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Ukrainian refugee in Wells supporting other displaced people
A women who fled Ukraine three years ago said she is helping to support other displaced people feel welcome in the Prykhodko moved to Wells in Somerset in 2022 as part of the homes for Ukraine programme and now teaches English to other has been speaking at a new exhibition for World Refugee Day at Wells Cathedral, describing what it is like to be as a displaced Prykhodko told BBC Radio Somerset: "I was trying to start my life from scratch but I also wanted to help others to navigate a new country as I knew the English language. It's been very rewarding."
She said: "When I came here to Wells, my life has changed considerably and trying to help others has helped ease that pain of fleeing my home country. "The UK and Ukraine life is really similar but the cuisine is quite different."Sunday Roast is something we don't have in Ukraine and that's such a wonderful tradition with spending time with family and eating amazing food."
She now works with the Wells Welcome Hub which aims to create a safe space for anyone who is Prykhodko said: "We try to promote British values through volunteering and participating in events. It's about getting them into the community."I want to show people that are displaced that learning a new language and integrating with the local community can be so beneficial."
