A safe place to heal: Yulia and Dominic’s story
USPUK is committed to helping those most in need of safety and supporting the most vulnerable. One such person was Yulia from Kyiv, who urgently needed medical treatment and a difficult operation that she could not access in Ukraine. She was desperate to reach safety in the UK, where she had Ukrainian friends who could provide much-needed emotional support.
We wanted our three sons to grow up without the fear of war
Our family found itself in an atmosphere of comfort, acceptance, care and love. We are endlessly grateful to USPUK and our consultant, Nadiia, for the professional support, the successful move and the opportunity for our three children to live and study without the physical and psychological pressure of war.
“They helped change the direction of my life”
It was different from what was imagined. It was unclear and scary. But Nadiia (USPUK case worker) was there every step of the way, soothing and guiding through everything that could otherwise become an obstacle impossible to overcome on my own...
Our story began with decisions that are never easy.
The hardest part was looking at our daughters and realizing they were growing up in fear — something no child should have to get used to. Marien and Robert welcomed us as if we were not guests, but family. With them beside us, a foreign country became a little closer and warmer.
Iryna and Valentyn: Finding Safety and Hope Far From Home
At just 23 and 24 years old, Iryna and Valentyn have already lived through experiences that changed their lives forever. Their story is one of uncertainty, resilience and the courage to take a chance on a new beginning.
Twice Saved by Care: Victoria and Andrii’s Story of Family, Safety, and New Life
Twice — in the most literal sense — the USPUK team saved my nervous system and my mental health by providing safety. The first time, by playing a vital role in my personal life and helping unite our family. The second time, by taking us out of a loud, frightening Kyiv and bringing us to my husband — and our daughter’s father.
A New Home Without Fear: A Ukrainian Family’s Story from Mykolaiv.
In recent months, we were going to sleep and waking up to the sound of drones — living in constant fear and tension. Today “We welcomed the New Year in a new home — without fear, without panic, and together as a family.”
“A Chance I no longer believed in”: Yuliia’s journey to safety
My hometown, Melitopol, was occupied in the very first days of the full-scale invasion. The following years became the most difficult of my life. In May 2025, a drone hit the building next to mine. That moment became the turning point.
From nightly sirens to a home filled with warmth
I am endlessly grateful to our sponsors for their care, patience, and kindness. Because of them, we felt that even far from home, you can still be safe — and you don’t have to face everything alone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mariia and her daughter`s story
“If I could go back in time and choose new sponsors, I would choose them again without question. They’re the best sponsors in all of England. Words, emotions — even a lifetime — wouldn’t be enough to thank them.”
Halyna’s Journey
Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to begin again — and that kindness and community can help transform even the most uncertain beginnings into new chapters of hope.
How USPUK Helped Reunite a Ukrainian Family Blocked by Visa Delays
A Ukrainian couple faced months of visa delays trying to reunite with their adopted daughter — until USPUK stepped in to help resolve the case and bring their family together.