Six children, grandchildren — a big family and a big responsibility.

Under one roof in the frontline city of Kryvyi Rih lives the Vasylenko family. Their story is one of many that happen almost daily in Ukraine during the war — and one that becomes a serious challenge for vulnerable families.

Evening. The family was already asleep. Another russian attack. The explosion damaged their home, a broken window, a shattered door. Finding support in such circumstances is never easy. And ahead lies a long winter, cold weather, and constant worry for the health and safety of the children.

This year, the Voice of Romni team continued implementing a joint multi-sectoral humanitarian project with Oxfam, one of its components being Small Repairs. Through this initiative, we were able to help this family restore their home. Liubov Vasylenko recalls that earlier she had already received hygiene items and diapers for the little ones from our organization — and this time, our support was just as vital.

In total, 28 houses were repaired this year in Dnipropetrovsk region, and another 17 last year. Homes damaged by russian shelling were also restored in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. Over the past two years, the Voice of Romni team, with the support of our partners at Oxfam, has helped rebuild more than 100 households in frontline areas.

Each of these repairs means more than just a new window or a roof. It’s about bringing warmth and safety back to families who cannot always cope on their own with the hardships brought by war. Once again, we emphasize: support for vulnerable families must be long-term, comprehensive, and people-centered.