Andrii Lemak, a 48-year-old construction worker and a native of the Carpathians, did not need anyone to explain to him what war was. After his experience on the Maidan and service in Debaltseve, in February 2022 he went to the military enlistment office without hesitation and joined the ranks of the 24th Mechanised Brigade. Waiting for him at home were his beloved wife Liuba and their three children.

After a severe injury in April 2022, the life Andrii and his family knew was shattered. A tank strike tore apart his arm and pierced his skull, resulting in a ten-day coma. When he finally regained consciousness in the hospital, he remembered nothing except strange visions in which he saw himself from above — with a mutilated body and a blackened arm. Ahead of the family lay a long and exhausting journey: evacuation, endless IV drips, injections, and surgeries. To date, Andrii has completed several rounds of rehabilitation, and each new stage has been a fierce battle to restore basic physical functions and reclaim his role as a father and husband.

“I couldn’t understand what had happened to me — whether it was just a dream or something else,” Andrii recalls of his state after coming out of the coma.

This is the reality faced today by thousands of Ukrainian veterans who have sustained extremely severe mine-blast injuries and full or partial loss of sight. Without systematic, long-term, multi-stage rehabilitation, such injuries condemn people to constant pain, loss of the ability to work, and deep psychological crises — leaving families to face the consequences of war on their own.

The way back — to oneself and to life

Andrii did not immediately find the strength to step outside his four walls. After a severe injury — the entire front part of his skull was crushed and replaced with a metal plate, and his arm, with a torn-out bone, was barely functional — he found himself in complete isolation. Only when volunteers found the family’s contacts and offered help did his wife Liuba agree without hesitation. That is how Andrii first joined the Touch Point programme.

And that step changed everything.

Rehabilitation begins with the simplest things — the daily, patient repetition of basic skills. Because of his brain injury, Andrii struggles with short-term memory loss. At home, constant reminders only caused irritation and nervous tension between the couple. The programme, however, turned this exhausting process into a clear system: step by step, with every new rotation, the trainers helped him adapt to his physical limitations.

Over weeks of intensive sessions, Andrii learned to orient himself in space using his one functioning arm, a cane, and tactile perception. What once seemed unnecessary amid the whirl of everyday chores and earning a living has now become a matter of survival. The specialists helped him break the cycle of loneliness, find new motivation, and — most importantly — taught him to move independently through the world in which fate had placed him.

For the first time, he came to understand that the darkness around him was not a temporary dream that would pass, but a new reality in which it is possible — and necessary — to live. The project’s trainers introduced him to the tools of inclusion that restore a veteran’s autonomy, despite a severe concussion and a battered body.

“Until you lose your sight, you never think about these things. But God spared my life, and I have children — I need to find new interests and keep living,” Andrii says.

Equally important was the sense of community. The change of environment and the company of fellow soldiers with similar injuries restored Andrii’s emotional balance: here he can grieve, talk openly, or share a joke when he is in the mood. Exchanging experiences and new impressions brought back his belief that he was not left alone with his misfortune.

The programme matters not only for veterans, but also for their loved ones. For Liuba, who carries the weight of their large family, the household, and work in the village on her shoulders, these weeks of rehabilitation became her only respite — a time when she can breathe out, rest from the exhausting daily routine, and restore her own strength by her husband’s side.

Life after rehabilitation: Andrii’s new point of support

Today, Andrii has once again become a pillar of strength for his family and fellow villagers. A man who permanently lost his sight as a result of a severe war injury is no longer trapped within the limits of his memories. Thanks to the systematic support of the Touch Point team, he has regained control over his life.

The Touch Point programme helped Andrii overcome the most difficult barrier of all — adapting his daily life and mindset to complete darkness. The programme’s instructors taught him to move confidently with a white cane, navigate the dirt roads of his native village through tactile cues from the ground and grass, and safely cross the local footbridge. Beyond restoring mobility, specialists also worked closely with Liuba, helping her develop practical skills in psychological support and inclusive care, which brought greater understanding and balance back into their home.

“Nothing is difficult for me, because I can see. But him… He can do anything. He is so stubborn,” Liuba says, watching her husband walk to the shop or to a neighbour’s house on his own.

The loss of sight and short-term memory challenges after his coma did not break Andrii’s spirit. More than that, his home has become a therapeutic hub for the entire village. Soldiers returning home during rotations often visit Andrii for advice and support. Having survived the horrors of war and multiple stages of rehabilitation himself, he now encourages fellow veterans, shares jokes, and reminds them that everything will eventually be alright.

Andrii’s story is a reminder that helping veterans rebuild their lives is a shared responsibility. Every successful rehabilitation is more than medical assistance — it is the restoration of dignity, independence, and hope. Supporting inclusive rehabilitation programmes today is an investment in stronger communities, a more resilient society, and a future in which no veteran is left behind.

Hundreds of Ukrainian veterans living with severe vision loss and traumatic brain injuries are still waiting for their chance to regain independence and reconnect with the world around them. The Touch Point project operates entirely thanks to donor support. Every contribution helps restore dignity, autonomy, and opportunity to those who sacrificed their health in defence of Ukraine.

How to support Touch Point

You can support the programme today:

• via direct donation on the Alliance for Public Health platform: https://donate.aph.org.ua/en/ (all current campaigns)
• via the international platform GlobalGiving (Touch Point)
• via alternative digital giving tools on  Endaoment (Touch Point)
• as well as through other fundraising channels used within the campaign

Every contribution is an opportunity for people affected by the war to regain independence, dignity, and control over their own lives — and an investment in sustainable public health solutions in Ukraine.

About the Touch Point programme

Touch Point — Adaptation for Veterans Who Lost Their Sight — was created to ensure that blind veterans are not left alone with their trauma.

The programme includes:

• mobility and orientation training;
• digital skills development and assistive technologies;
• physical rehabilitation;
• psychological counselling;
• continued support after returning to the community.

The programme was developed in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Blind Veterans UK, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Levenya Educational and Rehabilitation Centre, the NGO Modern View, and other Ukrainian civil society organisations.

On 17 June 2026, during the webinar “From Evidence to Impact in Harm Reduction: HIV and Hepatitis C Prevention within the Global Fund, Grant Cycle 8”, Anna Meteliuk, Project Manager of the HEPC III programme of the Alliance for Public Health, presented preliminary results of a simplified model for community-based testing and treatment of viral hepatitis C (HCV) among people who inject drugs (PWID).

Viral hepatitis C remains one of the most significant health challenges for PWID. According to estimates by the World Health Organization, nearly one in two people in this group is living with HCV – approximately 6.8 million people as of 2022. Unsafe injecting practices account for up to 43.6% of all new infections globally. Despite this burden, only about 47% of PWID have ever been tested for HCV. Ukraine is among the ten countries accounting for nearly 80% of all hepatitis C cases in this population.

The project. The presented data were generated within the HEPC III project – “Innovate, Engage, Inspire: Community-led Hepatitis C Prevention through Harm Reduction” – a 2023–2026 programme led by Frontline AIDS with financial support from Unitaid, in which the Alliance for Public Health serves as the lead consortium partner.

The project tests underutilised global innovations aimed at reducing hepatitis C and HIV transmission among people who inject drugs by integrating testing and treatment directly into harm reduction services. The preliminary results presented during the webinar come from Kyrgyzstan and Nigeria.

Simplified model

This approach enables patients to complete the entire care pathway within a community-based organisation:

• rapid HCV testing at locations where PWID congregate and during outreach activities;
• confirmation of active infection using PCR testing (GeneXpert) in a community-based laboratory;
• treatment initiation by a project physician and provision of a 28-day supply of medication on site;
• ongoing patient follow-up, with data entered into national hepatitis C treatment registries.

In parallel, clients are tested for HIV, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, and pregnancy; those with positive results are referred to special care services.

Preliminary results

The data demonstrate high levels of service uptake:

• Kyrgyzstan (since April 2025): nearly 7,500 PWID were tested; 670 individuals initiated treatment; 429 completed treatment.
• Nigeria (since November 2025): 889 people were tested; 126 initiated treatment; 66 completed treatment.

“The simplified community-level model reaches people where they feel safe. It is this trust that ensures such high uptake of testing and treatment,” explained Anna Meteliuk.

An important additional finding is that integrated HCV services served as an entry point for HIV case detection. Among clients diagnosed with hepatitis C, new HIV infections were identified: 18 people (almost 2.0%) in Kyrgyzstan and 11 people (6.0%) in Nigeria. All of these individuals were previously unaware of their HIV status and were referred to care; according to available information, all have initiated antiretroviral therapy (ART).

“When we bring hepatitis C testing closer to the community, we don’t only treat hepatitis C – we identify people living with HIV who were unaware of their status and link them to care. Integration is the way forward,” she added.

Key conclusions. The simplified community-led model ensures testing, diagnosis, treatment initiation, and follow-up in familiar and accessible environments for PWID, reducing barriers to care. Integration of hepatitis C and HIV services represents a strategic direction for improving programmes for key populations, while hepatitis C treatment simultaneously becomes an entry point for identifying new HIV cases.

“Our approach works. It has proven highly successful in Kyrgyzstan and Nigeria, and we believe it should be integrated into both Global Fund programmes and national health strategies to expand access to hepatitis C services for people who inject drugs,” emphasized Anna Meteliuk.

The webinar aimed to share new evidence and approaches for hepatitis C and HIV prevention, strengthen the voice and leadership of communities of people who use drugs, and facilitate dialogue among partners, implementers, and stakeholders ahead of Global Fund Grant Cycle 8.

The WHO European Healthy Cities Network Conference 2026 opened yesterday in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. As one of the leading international platforms for discussing urban public health policies, this year’s conference marks the 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and officially launches Phase VIII of the Network (2026–2030) under the theme “Healthy Cities, Healthy Generations.”

The Alliance for Public Health is represented at the conference by Tetiana Deshko, Director of International Programs. As part of the official programme, the Alliance’s regional iSoS partnership team is presenting a poster presentation titled “Healthy Cities, Healthy Generations: Accelerating the Fast-Track HIV, TB, Hepatitis Cities Initiative in Eastern Europe and Central Asia” (authors: T. Deshko, Y. Kushnir).

“Over nearly ten years of engagement with the Fast-Track Cities initiative, we have seen cities become true leaders in the response to HIV. While national strategies can sometimes be slowed by bureaucracy, mayors and local teams are often able to respond more quickly to people’s needs. Since 2017, we have supported 34 cities across 13 countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and South-Eastern Europe in joining the initiative. Most importantly, the majority of Fast-Track Cities continue to finance HIV services through local budgets. This demonstrates the sustainability of the results achieved and their successful integration into local service delivery systems,” says Tetiana Deshko, Director of International Programs at the Alliance for Public Health.

The poster presentation summarizes the results of the Alliance’s long-term efforts to advance the Fast-Track Cities initiative across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and South-Eastern Europe. Since 2017, 34 municipalities from 13 countries have joined the initiative with the Alliance’s support by signing the Paris Declaration and committing to accelerate efforts to end the epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis.

According to a survey conducted by the Alliance among 23 partner cities ahead of the conference, 17 cities allocated local budget funding for HIV services in 2025, while another 18 plan to provide such funding in 2026. These findings demonstrate strong political commitment and the institutional capacity of cities to sustain HIV programmes even after external support has ended.

“The conference in Viana do Castelo provides an opportunity to showcase to our European colleagues what is happening in Eastern Europe and Central Asia — a region that often remains underrepresented in global discussions on healthy cities. Phase VIII of the WHO Network gives us a chance to consolidate this experience at a more systemic level and identify new partners for knowledge exchange and collaboration,” says Ievgen Kushnir, Senior International Programs Manager at the Alliance for Public Health and co-author of the poster presentation.

Particular attention at the conference is being given to urban resilience in times of crisis. The Healthy Cities Network has established a dedicated working group on urban resilience, reflecting the growing importance of this topic across Europe. During the conference, the Alliance for Public Health shared its experience of supporting cities during Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine and ensuring the continuity of essential services for communities affected by conflict. This experience generated significant interest among city representatives and international partners.

Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 is a critical opportunity for countries to strengthen their HIV and hepatitis C responses — with renewed emphasis on equitable access to health innovations and reaching the communities most affected.

At this webinar, we will: 
• Share new data and innovative approaches to HCV and HIV prevention and care
• Elevate the voices and leadership of people who use drugs
• Facilitate dialogue among technical partners, implementers and country stakeholders

17 June 2026 | 12:00–14:00 CEST (Geneva)

Simultaneous interpretation: English, Français, العربية, Русский, Українська, Tiếng Việt

Registration

The EU Temporary Protection Directive is set to expire on 4 March 2027. What happens next will depend on the decisions that EU institutions and member states make, or fail to make, in the months ahead. We are calling on them to act now, while there is still time to plan, coordinate, and protect the people who need it most.

People living with HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, dependencies, and other chronic conditions cannot afford a gap in treatment. Interrupted antiretroviral therapy causes viral rebound and drug resistance. Cutting off opioid agonist treatment leads to withdrawal, overdose, and increased HIV transmission. We have seen what happens when these treatments are stopped without warning. It must not happen in the EU.

We are calling on EU institutions and member states to provide Ukrainian refugees and their communities with a clear plan: guaranteed continuity of treatment for chronic and communicable conditions, binding minimum health standards across all member states, pathways into national health insurance systems for long-staying refugees, sustained funding for community-led organisations, and formalised cross-border health coordination with Ukraine.

Ukrainian refugees, their families, and the organisations supporting them deserve clarity, not uncertainty. They need to know that their treatment will continue, that the systems caring for them will not disappear overnight, and that Europe’s commitment to their health was never temporary!

Join the campaign. Sign the joint statement. Spread the word.

#HealthBeyondMarch2027

Organizing committee of the #HealthBeyondMarch2027 campaign:

Daniel Kashnitsky, Cermes3 – Centre for research on medicine, science, health, and society, France
Ganna Dovbakh, Eurasian Harm Reduction Association, Lithuania
Inna Gavrylova, Alliance for Public Health, Ukraine

Tetiana Deshko: “Criminalisation, limited programme coverage and funding shortages remain key challenges for harm reduction programmes in EECA. But there are also important achievements.”

On 19–20 May in Yerevan, a regional meeting took place dedicated to the response to HIV, harm reduction programmes, human rights and sustainable policy development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA). The event was organised by the International AIDS Society (IAS), Médecins du Monde, the NGO Real World, Real People and the global network TBpeople.

The meeting brought together representatives of international organisations, government bodies, civil society and the healthcare sector from Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova, France and Georgia.

During the event, Tetiana Deshko, Director of International Programmes at the Alliance for Public Health, presented the experience of working within the regional partnership #iSoS in a talk titled “Harm Reduction in EECA: Drug Use Trends, Responses and Outcomes”, focused on current drug use trends, access to services and key challenges for harm reduction programmes in the region.

In her presentation, she emphasised that Eastern Europe and Central Asia remains one of the regions with the highest rates of HIV prevalence among people who inject drugs. An estimated 1.68 million people who inject drugs live in the region, and 43% of new HIV cases in 2022 were linked specifically to injecting drug use. In addition, injecting drug use contributes significantly to the spread of hepatitis C.

Special attention was paid to the insufficient coverage of harm reduction programmes and opioid substitution therapy. In the majority of countries in the region, access to sterile syringes and opioid substitution therapy remains below internationally recommended standards. At the same time, harm reduction systems continue to depend critically on external funding, which creates serious risks to the sustainability and continuity of services.

Tetiana Deshko also drew attention to the negative impact of the criminalisation of people who use drugs and repressive legislation affecting community organisations and civil society. In her words, criminalisation, stigma and restrictions on civil society activity are often the key barriers preventing people from accessing vital services.

Among positive trends, the introduction of new forms of opioid substitution therapy — long-acting buprenorphine — in Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan was highlighted. Discussion also covered the development of approaches to treating stimulant use disorder and the results of a pilot study in Ukraine on the use of methylphenidate for people with ADHD and stimulant use disorders; the study demonstrated a significant reduction in problematic stimulant use and cravings. Participants also discussed access to naloxone, violations of the rights of people who use drugs, overcoming stigma and discrimination, and the importance of sustainable financing of the HIV response in countries of the region.

Participants noted the importance of the practical drug policy work carried out in EECA by the regional drug policy commission chaired by Aleksander Kwaśniewski, including legislative reform in Kyrgyzstan, advocacy for substitution therapy programmes in Kazakhstan, work on drug policy strategies in Moldova and Ukraine, as well as related activities in the European Parliament.

The Yerevan event served as yet another platform for sharing experience, strengthening regional cooperation and seeking solutions grounded in human rights, evidence-based approaches and community needs.

On May 19–20, a two-day international workshop dedicated to strengthening peer-to-peer approaches in the tuberculosis response took place in Oslo, Norway. The event brought together around 60 participants from 14 countries across the WHO European Region, including representatives of civil society organisations, healthcare systems, national tuberculosis programmes, and public health experts.

Ukraine was represented by experts from the Alliance for Public Health as well as a delegation from the Public Health Center of Ukraine. A key focus of the workshop was the exchange of practical experience between countries and the role of communities in ensuring access to support and healthcare services.

During the second day of the workshop, Ukrainian experts Mariia Malakhova, Inna Gavrilova, and Yevheniia Heliukh presented the experience of the Alliance for Public Health in developing cross-border support systems, implementing digital innovations, and introducing sustainable financing approaches for tuberculosis programmes in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Participants were also introduced to the TWIIN digital assistant as an example of modern peer-to-peer digital support, an online consultation platform connecting users with psychologists and medical professionals, a DHIS2-based data management system, and the HelpNow initiative as an example of cross-border cooperation supporting Ukrainians abroad.

In addition, Yevheniia Heliukh shared the experience of implementing peer-support approaches in cooperation with the Roma organisation “Chirikli” as part of active tuberculosis case finding among Roma communities. The effectiveness of this model is rooted in its strong community focus: Roma mediators work directly with members of their own communities, helping overcome barriers, build trust, and improve access to screening and healthcare services.

A dedicated session involving representatives of Ministries of Health and National Tuberculosis Programmes focused on practical steps for integrating peer-support approaches into national healthcare systems and policies.

The workshop became another example of how Ukrainian expertise in public health, digital innovation, and community-based support is increasingly being shared internationally and adapted by other countries across the region.

The event was organised by LHL Internasjonal in partnership with the TB Europe Coalition and Latvijas Tuberkulozes apkarošanas biedrība.

Following another massive russian drone attack on Kyiv, despite unstable internet connection and the reality of war, a Ukrainian voice was once again heard on the global stage.

During the Multi-Stakeholder Forum preparing for the UN High-Level Meeting on HIV, Tetiana Deshko, International Program Director at Alliance for Public Health, delivered a powerful intervention on how Ukrainian communities continue sustaining essential healthcare services during wartime.

Speaking from Kyiv, Tetiana highlighted how community organizations across Ukraine have become the backbone of healthcare delivery in frontline and crisis settings.

Mobile clinics, treatment continuity, integrated HIV, TB, mental health and harm reduction services, digital tools, and innovative prevention approaches are no longer simply innovations in wartime Ukraine — they are mechanisms of survival.

“When systems collapse, communities sustain care,” Tetiana emphasized during the discussion.

She also reminded participants that Eastern Europe and Central Asia remains the only region in the world where both HIV incidence and AIDS-related mortality continue to rise — making sustained investment in community-led and evidence-based responses critically important.

Today, Ukraine’s experience is not only a story of resilience. It is also an important lesson for the global HIV response in times of war, crisis, and instability.

Watch the full intervention here

Join the Online Meeting on the Latest WHO Guidelines on PrEP, HIV Testing, and Hepatitis

The iSoS partnership invites partners, programme coordinators, implementers, and technical specialists to an online information meeting dedicated to the latest WHO guidance relevant to HIV and hepatitis response.

During the session, WHO experts will present key updates on:

Long-acting injectable PrEP and lenacapavir

HIV testing strategies for long-acting PrEP

WHO consolidated guidance on hepatitis B and C prevention, testing, treatment, service delivery, and monitoring

Speakers:

▪️ Viatcheslav Grankov (WHO)

▪️ Stela Bivol (WHO)

Moderator: Nadia Yanhol, Alliance for Public Health

The meeting will also include a discussion on practical implications for country implementation and a live Q&A session.

• 20 May 2026
• 10:00 CET
• Online

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Russian will be provided.

Registration: https://bit.ly/4nyEXEk

We kindly encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues and partners working in HIV, PrEP, HIV testing, and hepatitis programmes.

How the Touch Point project helps blind veterans in Ukraine rebuild their lives

Ivan was only 20 years old when he was serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and sustained an injury that caused him to lose his sight. Along with it, he lost his familiar sense of life — independence, confidence, and the ability to navigate the world around him.

After being discharged from the hospital, Ivan and his family spent almost six months without any information about specialised rehabilitation for people who are blind. It felt as if they were left alone with a completely new reality. That is why the Touch Point programme became not just a training course, but the first real step toward regaining independence and rebuilding a normal life.

For almost a year, Ivan’s world was limited to a single room. To go outside, he had to wait for someone from his family to accompany him and help with even the simplest tasks. He listened to audiobooks, but could barely do anything on his own. Even using a phone seemed impossible.

“I didn’t understand how to live anymore or how to cope,” Ivan recalls.

This is the reality faced by hundreds of Ukrainian veterans who have lost their sight due to the war. Without specialised rehabilitation, blindness often leads to isolation, loss of employment, psychological trauma, and dependence on others.

The way back — to oneself and to life

Ivan did not agree to rehabilitation right away. He initially refused offers to join programmes — he did not believe anyone could teach him how to live differently. Only after a year, encouraged by his family, he decided to join the Touch Point programme by the Alliance for Public Health.

That decision changed everything.

Rehabilitation begins with the simplest things — learning to navigate a room, corridors, and stairs — and gradually progresses to independent movement in the city, using public transport, and managing everyday routes. This is how individual recovery journeys become part of a programme that works for dozens of people.

Within just four weeks, Ivan learned how to orient himself in space, use a white cane, and move around the city independently. He gained essential daily living skills — cooking, managing a kitchen, and taking care of himself without assistance.

For the first time, he discovered that modern digital technologies can be accessible to people who are blind — smartphones, laptops, and inclusive applications. Today, he says he uses his phone almost as confidently as someone without visual impairment.

“They helped me understand that I can live a normal life. Most of the limitations were not in me — I simply didn’t know how to adapt,” Ivan says.

Equally important was the sense of community. During the programme, he realised he was not alone. People with similar experiences shared advice, supported each other, and helped rebuild confidence.

The programme is not only important for veterans, but also for their families — those who support them every day and learn how to do so without compromising dignity and independence.

Life after rehabilitation

Today, Ivan’s life is very close to that of any other person.

He works, develops his own business, renovates his workshop, goes fishing, uses a metal detector, cooks, and even grills barbecue on his own. He also supports other blind individuals — helping those who are just beginning their journey after injury.

“If someone had told me two years ago that I would live like this, I would never have believed it. Now, it’s just my normal life,” he says.

Programmes like Touch Point show how targeted rehabilitation not only helps individuals recover, but also strengthens the resilience of entire communities.

About the Touch Point programme

Touch Point — Adaptation for Veterans Who Lost Their Sight — was created to ensure that blind veterans are not left alone with their trauma.

The programme includes:

• mobility and orientation training;
• digital skills development and assistive technologies;
• physical rehabilitation;
• psychological counselling;
• continued support after returning to the community.

The programme was developed in partnership with WHO, Blind Veterans UK, the NGO “Modern View”, other Ukrainian civil society organisations, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

To date, 56 veterans have successfully completed the programme.

Why support matters

Every person who has lost their sight because of the war can rebuild their life — work, support their family, and be an active part of society. But without professional rehabilitation, this path is often impossible.

Ivan puts it simply:
“This is not about pity. It’s about a chance. If you support a person, they can contribute to society and live a full life.”

How to support Touch Point

You can support the programme today:
via direct donation on the Alliance for Public Health platform:
https://donate.aph.org.ua/en/
via GlobalGiving
via alternative digital giving tools on Endaoment
as well as through other fundraising channels used within the campaign

The war has taken the sight of hundreds of Ukrainian veterans. Touch Point helps them regain independence — and this is only possible thanks to support.

This is a real chance to help someone rebuild their life.