Tanya

Hi, My name is Tanya and I am from Lviv, Ukraine. The war that began on February 24 canceled all our plans and understanding of our future.

 

Our house is located near the airport and military facility, so on the day when the bombs fell one kilometer from the house and killed seven people the decision was made to take the children to safe place. At that time, Poland was already overcrowded and we turned to friends in Europe in search of housing. They introduced us to Kimberly Bianchini, Amity. In this way fate brought us to Prague.

 

We were looking for a shelter but found more than you could even expect.

 

The first week was weird. I found myself in the middle of Europe with two kids not knowing the language, not sure if tomorrow my bank card will work and for how long there will be enough money, with basic clothes needed to be replaced for all of us. The first week – the syndrome of Cinderella was present (Cinderella watched the lives of sisters or the ball through the windows of the palace): you walk with children and look in the windows of shops, cafes, theaters, remembering your life, and now you’re on the other side, on the street.

 

We were lucky. While awaiting our arrival, Kimberly and Amity took care of everything, I didn’t even have the time to think about it all. Amity gave us full support and means for living. Kim opened her house hosting us on the weekends with pizza party, barbeque party, and Easter eggs hunt. It was special for kids as well as for adults; it helped to obtain important Prague information, to meet people from Amity and make new friends. We were blessed as there was a whole team of committed people who were eager to help you at any time. Weekly food delivery, clothes gathering, provided mobile cards and Internet access was significant for our wellbeing.

 

Looking back, I can’t imagine how our life would have turned out. Thanks to Kim and Amity as well as to all the donations, we managed to start our lives in Prague and to integrate into the society.

 

All this is priceless and I will be grateful all my life to everyone who contributed to our well being in Prague.

 

I don’t know people who donated, but every evening my children and I pray for them, who supported us, and support Ukraine in the war. Victory will prevail over the absurdity of the war.