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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.
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.
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.
She earned qualifications in English, maths, and IT, secured a full-time apprenticeship with a council initiative, and now owns a home.
Around 85 to 95 Ukrainians remain in the Tees Valley region, with about 80 returning to Ukraine.
Community events continue to unite refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria, and Hong Kong.
La refugiada ucraniana Oksana Halchenko, que huyó de Mariupol en 2022, reconstruyó su vida en East Cleveland a través del programa Homes for Ukraine del Reino Unido, obteniendo calificaciones, asegurando un trabajo y comprando una casa.