A Book that Became Action

As we look into the new year at Help in Change, there's one milestone that means a lot to us - we completed our book project Okuvliga/Nezlamni! Throughout 2025, the book was present at exhibitions, museums, and community meetings. It was shared in person, sent by post upon request, and found its way to libraries and readers across Sweden and beyond.

Now that all 500 copies from the first print have found their readers, we truly hope that the stories of our heroes will continue to be heard and leave a lasting impression on everyone who held this book in their hands.The book was shared through voluntary donations.

With the collected amount, rounded up and supplemented by Help in Change, we donated 50,000 SEK to Beredskapslyftet.The donation supports an educational program run together with Ambea and other care providers. Through this program, Ukrainians in Sweden are given the opportunity to train as care assistants and later continue their education to become assistant nurses.

By supporting this initiative, we help people gain education, stable employment, and long-term opportunities, supporting their ability to establish a new life in Sweden. This strongly reflects Help in Change’s values around integration, dignity, and sustainable livelihoods.

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Thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible - those who created the book, shared it, ordered it, read it, and supported us along the way.

This book is the result of a true team effort - shaped by the thoughtful work of our authors Anna Zotéeva and Oksana Basta, the courage and openness of the book’s heroes, and the dedication of the Help in Change organization team who made the project possible from start to finish with our contributors support.

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This chapter is now complete, and new ones are ahead.

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