Yuliya and her family escaped to Ternopil two months after the Russians occupied Kherson, where they lived.

There, as internally displaced people (IDPs) they received help at the Care Centre run by Light of Reformation, with support from Blythswood. Food and items for personal hygiene were invaluable, especially when they first arrived in the city, homeless and without an income.

But more than food or shower gel, Yuliya identifies the creation of new and positive memories as being the most significant help she and her family received. “The most meaningful experience for us was a trip to Lviv, organised by the Centre,” she says. “It was the first time my children had been on such an excursion. Even although it rained, we enjoyed guided tours, learned interesting historical facts and spent wonderful time with our children and the other IDPs.

“This trip was more than just sight-seeing. It gave us a chance to relax in company, to feel inspired and to connect with others. It created special memories during a time when life has been challenging. Travelling to new places brought us closer together as a family and strengthened our emotional wellbeing.”

The creation of new, positive memories is especially important for children whose lives have been turned upside down by war.

Making memories: Lviv is a city full of historical buildings.