Hosting Refugees

On March 15, 2022, an important chapter began in Kasia’s life. At the doorstep of her and her husband’s home stood a young woman with a bundle in her arms. She had no baby carrier, no backpack, certainly no suitcase.

– We can set up the interview, but I’m afraid I have nothing nice to say – Martyna writes when I reach out to ask for a conversation. I reply, truthfully, that we’re collecting all kinds of stories, both positive

Ewa is showing me a flowerpot, and two ligatured stems inside. She says that she has never taken such care of any flower before. – This is the first orchid that has survived with me, she assures. She has had

In Luhansk, near the Russian border, the internet connection was too weak to turn on the camera and show his daughter the bombs falling on the city. Instead, Ania’s father switched to speakerphone mode, allowing Ania to hear the whistling

– In Kharkiv, I worked at a toy store – Natalia recalls warmly, a note of pride in her voice. – I used to bring joy to children. I don't work there anymore. My store is gone, destroyed by a