A Story of Strength on Pyatikhatskaya Street

In the city of Kherson, where daily life is still shaped by uncertainty and hardship, Ukrainian Children Inc. continues to stand beside families who are struggling to survive. Among them are Yulia and Igor Dzyuba, a married couple living on Pyatikhatskaya Street, whose quiet resilience reminds us why this work matters so much.

Both Yulia and Igor have lived with disabilities since childhood. Life has never been easy for them—but the war has made every challenge harder.

Igor cannot walk and spends most of his time confined indoors. Because their home is cold and poorly heated, his feet are constantly chilled, which often leads to illness. Simply enduring the winter months becomes a daily battle. Recently, Igor survived what Yulia calls a miracle—making the difficult journey back to their rented apartment despite his fragile condition.

Yulia herself struggles to move. She can walk only very slowly and with assistance, yet she carries the enormous responsibility of caring for both her husband and her family. Each day she tends to Igor’s needs, helping him with the basic tasks of living. At the same time, she travels—slowly and with difficulty—to visit her father, who has been hospitalized for a long time.

Despite everything, Yulia never complains. She continues forward, step by step, determined to care for the people she loves.

Basic Needs Become Lifelines

For Yulia and Igor, even the most basic necessities are difficult to obtain. Because of their disabilities, they require medical supplies such as adult diapers, which can be expensive and difficult to find in a city under constant strain.

This is where Ukrainian Children Inc. steps in—providing direct support so families like the Dzyubas can maintain dignity and stability during an incredibly difficult time.

Sometimes help means delivering food.
Sometimes it means warm clothing or assistance with rent.
And sometimes it means something as simple—and as essential—as medical supplies.

Quiet Courage in Kherson

Stories like Yulia and Igor’s are not uncommon in Kherson. Many residents remain in their homes despite constant hardship, limited resources, and ongoing danger. They stay because this is their home, and because leaving is often impossible.

Yet within these difficult circumstances, we continue to see extraordinary courage.

Yulia’s determination to care for her husband while also supporting her hospitalized father speaks to the strength of families across Ukraine—people who continue to endure with grace, resilience, and hope.

How You Can Help

Your support allows Ukrainian Children Inc. to reach families like Yulia and Igor with immediate, practical aid.

A donation today helps provide:

• Medical supplies such as diapers and hygiene items

• Food and basic necessities

• Emergency support for vulnerable families in frontline communities like Kherson

Even a small contribution can make an enormous difference for families facing impossible circumstances.

Together, we can remind people like Yulia and Igor that they are not forgotten.

Donate today and help bring relief to families in Kherson.