Ms. Marina says: “Before the full-scale invasion, our city was thriving. The history of our region is known not only in the city but also by many beyond its borders. People call our city ‘Makhno’s land.’ Before the full-scale invasion, I worked in a government institution and spent all my free time improving my home. When intense shelling began in the city, we were forced to leave with my family for Zaporizhzhia. But with each passing day, living in the big city became harder and harder—monthly apartment rent, rising utility costs, and the suspension of IDP payments. So, we decided to return to our hometown—although it was dangerous, we didn’t have to pay rent, as the saying goes, ‘It’s nice to visit, but it’s better at home.’ I am grateful to ACTED for providing such useful kits and supporting us during this incredibly difficult time. It means a lot and positively impacts the well-being of many of our resilient ‘Makhnoists.’ We live for our children and grandchildren, believing in an imminent VICTORY, we will rebuild our destroyed city, and we will live in peace and harmony.” The project “Addressing Urgent Multi-Sectoral Needs of Internally Displaced Persons and Conflict-Affected Populations in Ukraine” is implemented as part of the Response Consortium with financial support from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA).