The Stories Behind the Images.
Yurii – Proud to be Ukrainian
My name is Yurii. The world needs to know what is happening here in Ukraine, and perhaps my story can help. I sometimes feel it is not very important. Many people have done much more than I have, but not everyone gets the opportunity to share it. I know life is uncertain, and I don’t know if I will survive this war. But I am optimistic!
Escaping War, Finding Refuge
When war broke out in Ukraine on the 24th of February, life changed for everyone. The darkness of war gripped those fleeing from the blasts, and among those fleeing the Russian army, were the 76000 plus international students studying at Ukrainian universities. Some had fled from war back home in Africa, finding solace and new hope while studying in Ukraine, now they were fleeing a war the second time.