Antonina’s Fight for Hope and Healing: A Ukrainian Refugee’s Journey

Antonina, a 64-year-old woman from Ukraine, is struggling to overcome the trauma inflicted by the war after living in fear and uncertainty for years. Despite finding it difficult to recall and talk about her experiences with her family, Antonina made the decision to seek psychological help from specialists at the “Safe Space” office, run by Homecare/UNFPA, located at the Community Center in Bălți, on Mihai Viteazu Street 47.

Before the war, Antonina and her family lived peacefully in Ukraine until their lives were shattered by the conflict. Left without a home, Antonina, her 38-year-old daughter, along with her daughter’s four children, son-in-law, and his mother, fled to Moldova, arriving in the city of Bălți two years ago. Since then, international organizations such as UNHCR, CDA, and UNFPA have provided them with essential aid and continue to support the family. The Austrian Consulate, which hosts this center, also played a crucial role in offering assistance.

Antonina currently lives in a rented apartment with her daughter, four grandchildren, son-in-law, and his mother. Antonina, suffering from a brain tumor, urgently needs surgery. The family’s situation is complicated: her son-in-law, a lawyer by profession, is unemployed, and Antonina lives with constant fear for the future. However, the psychological support she has received has brought some emotional relief, and Antonina is grateful for the help provided by the Homecare specialists.

This story reflects the difficult situation faced by many Ukrainian refugee families, who continue to deal with the devastating consequences of the war while seeking support to rebuild their lives.

This activity is part of the “Improving Access to Essential Health and Protection Services for Refugees from Ukraine and Host Communities” program, supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA Moldova) in Moldova and funded by the European Union.

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