USPUK October 2025 Newsletter – Ukraine & Afghanistan Updates
Over the past weeks, Ukraine has been subjected to intensified attacks on both civilian infrastructure and educational facilities. Our hub near King’s Cross is a welcoming place where you can meet and talk to our consultants in person.
It’s not just words of gratitude — it’s a story of lives saved
“Children are the most important thing in life,” she says. “I know this too well because I already lost my eldest son...” Oksana’s story is one of courage, love, and resilience — a reminder of how one decision, and one connection, can change a family’s future.
Three years later, Ukraine is still in the dark: Find out how you could help
On the night of October 9–10, 2025, Russia once again launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine — targeting Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and other cities. 12 people were injured in the capital alone.
🧠 Mental Health Resources for Ukrainians and Afghan Refugees in the UK
We recognise that mental health is a vital part of rebuilding life in safety. Many displaced people experience stress, trauma, anxiety, or loneliness — and you do not have to face these challenges alone.
Tanya’s Story: Finding Home Again
Continuing my work with USPUK, alongside our Ukraine Consultation Team who have been together since the very beginning, I feel surrounded by more than colleagues — they are friends, an extended family.
Afghan Community Newsletter - October 2025
This month marks two years since we launched our Afghan Project in September 2023. Since then, we have supported hundreds of individuals and families across the UK through 1,426 consultations.
A Safe Home in Stafford
Today, my son and I live in Stafford with our wonderful host family. Their kindness and warmth have given us not just shelter but comfort, friendship, and the support we so badly needed. They have welcomed both of us and my unborn baby into their family, and for that I will always be thankful.
Living Out Faith Through Hosting
When news of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine broke in 2022, my wife and I felt we couldn’t just stand by. We wanted to live out our Christian faith in a practical way and use what we had to help.
USPUK Newsletter - September 2025 🌻
Every week, we’re helping Ukrainian and Afghan families find safety, reunite with loved ones, and take their first steps toward rebuilding their lives in the UK.
Afghan Community Newsletter - September 2025
We hope you had a restful break over the summer and are settling into September with renewed energy. We begin with an urgent matter that has affected many in our community in recent weeks.
Another horrible attack on Ukraine: Find out how you could help
Eighteen people, including four children, have been killed and dozens of others sustained injuries in a large-scale Russian attack on the city of Kyiv on the night of 27-28 August.
USPUK Newsletter - August 2025
Summer might be a time for rest for many — but for us at USPUK, the work never pauses. Every week, we’re helping Ukrainians and Afghans find safety, reunite with loved ones, and take their first steps toward rebuilding their lives in the UK.
A Safe New Beginning — Our 100th Match
In May, Svetlana and her 9-year-old son Dmytryk made the brave decision to leave Ukraine. Thanks to kindness of hosts Katherine and Martin in Birmingham — Dmytryk now plays football in the park instead of sheltering in basements.
How family reunited after months of waiting
USPUK was with us every step of the way — advising, supporting, and taking action. Now, at last, our whole family is safe, under one roof, in a new country, with a new life and future ahead of us.
Support from USPUK through Trussell Trust
Thanks to our partnership with Trussell Trust, USPUK is able to offer additional support through a network of foodbanks across the UK. You may be eligible to receive free essential food items, and in some cases, basic household goods.
Afghan Community Newsletter - August 2025
We know many of you have heard the recent news. The UK Government has now closed ARAP and ACRS Pathway to new applications.
Visa success for a family of five from Dnipro
This is one of many examples of how USPUK supports displaced families facing bureaucratic delays, especially when young children are involved.
Support Needed for Ukrainians – Join Our Efforts Today
As the situation in Ukraine remains unsafe, families continue to seek refuge. We urgently need more hosts in the UK to offer a safe haven to those fleeing danger.
Olena`s story
I am deeply grateful to USPUK and my sponsor for their invaluable help, generosity, and constant support. Their kindness has made my new beginning in the UK so much easier and filled it with hope and comfort.
Case Study: Supporting School Admissions for a Newly Settled Afghan Refugee Family
This case highlights the challenges that newly arrived refugee families often face due to language barriers and unfamiliarity with UK systems and timelines.