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flag Ukrainian refugee Oksana Halchenko, who fled Mariupol in 2022, rebuilt her life in East Cleveland through the UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, earning qualifications, securing a job, and buying a home.

flag Ukrainian refugee Oksana Halchenko, who fled Mariupol during the 2022 invasion, has rebuilt her life in East Cleveland under the UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme. flag After escaping a war-torn hospital on crutches, she arrived in the UK with no documents and found support through host families and local programs. flag She earned qualifications in English, maths, and IT, secured a full-time apprenticeship with a council initiative, and now owns a home. flag Around 85 to 95 Ukrainians remain in the Tees Valley region, with about 80 returning to Ukraine. flag Community events continue to unite refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria, and Hong Kong.

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