The war forced thousands of Ukrainian families to leave their homes. Some fled under shelling, others due to forced evacuations. But even through fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty, these families held on to the most important thing — the desire to protect their children and start over.

Today, we’re sharing the stories of the Zhychkin, Teslia, and Mishyn families. Each of them has gone through sleepless nights, uncertain journeys, and the loss of the life they once knew:

🔹 The Zhychkin family left Krasnohorivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast when the frontline got too close, and not a single day passed without explosions or drones overhead. Grandmother Olha, who suffered a stroke, can barely walk. Granddaughter Albina needs to see a doctor, and Nastia has paperwork to take care of. Today, the family lives in a cozy modular home in Tsarychanka. The girls are studying, Nastia is getting help with her documents, and the family is slowly recovering.

🔹 The Teslia family is from the Pokrovsk district. They were evacuated because there was no water or electricity left in the city, and no place for the children to study. Their son Andrii, who used to love singing, became shy and withdrawn. Their mother Olena didn’t have a job back home and focused on the household. Now, they live in a modular home in Tsarychanka. Thanks to our team’s support, Andrii can study online, has started interacting with peers, and happily attends kids’ events. And his mom can finally catch a break from constant stress.

🔹 The Mishyn family is from Myrnohrad. It took them a while to decide to leave. But the constant shelling and fear for their daughter, who was afraid to even go outside, helped them make the tough decision. Now, they’re in Smila. Their daughter studies remotely, the father — who has a disability — can finally rest, and the whole family says: “We have everything we need. And most importantly — the feeling of home.”

The modular homes provided through the Fort Home program are not just a roof over people’s heads. They’re a place where families who lost their homes and peaceful lives to the war can find safety and hope for the future. It’s a fresh start, a chance to breathe, hug their children, and begin again.

Thank you to everyone who supports this project! Together, we are bringing people hope and a new chance at life.