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Help In Change Integrating individuals into Swedish society, with a current focus on supporting Ukrainians.

Our book created to tell the stories of people who fled Ukraine continues its journey across borders.This time, it trave...
17/02/2026

Our book created to tell the stories of people who fled Ukraine continues its journey across borders.

This time, it travelled to Turkey, where it was received by - a real estate professional who supports displaced Ukrainians and actively helps them rebuilding their lives far from home.

Throughout 2024–2025, Okuvliga / Nezlamni shaped our work profoundly.

We distributed all 500 printed copies to
libraries, educational institutions (including the Stockholm School of Economics), civil society organizations, politicians, members of the Swedish Royal family, and many readers across Europe

The book was shared through voluntary donations - and together with additional support from Help in Change, we donated 50,000 SEK to Beredskapslyftet

These funds now support an educational program helping Ukrainians in Sweden train as care assistants and continue toward becoming assistant nurses — creating pathways to integration, employment, and long-term stability.

And now, the stories continue their journey in Turkey 🤩

💙 💛 Thank you to everyone who made this possible. The journey continues

On February 28 (the week of the beginning of the russian invasion into Ukraine) we are holding a charity event and we’re...
10/02/2026

On February 28 (the week of the beginning of the russian invasion into Ukraine) we are holding a charity event and we’re kindly invite you to join Running Car Race 2026 in Stockholm.

We are raising €6,000 for the Ukrainian Running Car — a truck for the 158th Mechanized Brigade, which will be used for medical evacuation of wounded soldiers defending Ukraine in the Chernihiv region.

Event details

📅 Date: February 28, 2026

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM

📍 Location: Muttley & Jack’s Coffee Roasters

🏃 Distances: 5 km, 10 km + walk option

🎟 Registration fee: €30 or more — 100% is a donation

What you get

🇺🇦 special souvenir from Ukrainian defenders

🏷 branded bib number (for runners)

🎁 participant starter pack (snacks from Help in Change + surprises from Ukrainian Running Club)

🤝 support at the start and finish with like-minded people

💧 water & fruits after the run + a small community get-together

Fill out the registration form and don’t forget to upload a screenshot of your payment.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2ZC99VVhWbDYQvoBES_70o5vIacQHVebw0MYb4orFCh11Ig/viewform

Payment options

💶 European card:
https://bunq.me/TGrynova

📲 Swish (Sweden, 320 SEK or more):
+46 72 006 37 95

🔹PayPal:
[email protected]

💳 Monobank (1530 UAH or more):
https://send.monobank.ua/jar/4Ecdbs9XYh
4874 1000 2417 7316

💙 100% of participation fees are donated via the Hurkit Foundation, supporting Ukrainian defenders since 2022

Come and join us! Let’s move our victory day closer together.

Ukrainian Running Club Stockholm has long been uniting Ukrainians around running, running and just living together.📍 Eve...
30/01/2026

Ukrainian Running Club Stockholm has long been uniting Ukrainians around running, running and just living together.

📍 Every Sunday at 10:00 Meetings start on Södermalm - from a cafe where you can catch up, change clothes, go to the restroom and, of course, gorge on a piece of activity

☕️ Distances and paces are always discussed before the start so that everyone is comfortable. You can hop on a 5 km, or a standard circle of ~10 km. All distances are discussable, with joy and with a company.

💬 Coordination via social networks (Instagram, WhatsApp), and sometimes people themselves agree in the comments. Everything else is wonderful and relaxed.

🤝 Cooperation and new formats Recently, the club has already managed to hold a joint run with a language cafe in Sjöholmen - with a shower, clothes and a piece of activity with sandwiches after the run.

If you have been thinking about starting running for a long time or are just looking for a Ukrainian company, we highly recommend to join

ENG UKR As we look into the new year at Help in Change, there's one milestone that means a lot to us - we completed our ...
12/01/2026

ENG UKR

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.

🙏🏻 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 chapter is now complete, and new ones are ahead🚀 .

This book is the result of a true team effort - shaped by the thoughtful work of our authors Zoteeva and 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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З озирком на новий рік у Help in Change ми хочемо відзначити одну важливу для нас віху — ми завершили наш книжковий проєкт "Okuvliga/Незламнi!

Протягом 2025 року книга була представлена на виставках, у музеях та на зустрічах спільнот. Її передавали особисто, надсилали поштою за запитами, і вона знайшла свій шлях до бібліотек та читачів по всій Швеції й за її межами.
Тепер, коли всі 500 примірників першого накладу знайшли своїх читачів, ми щиро сподіваємося, що історії наших героїв і надалі звучатимуть та залишать глибокий слід у серцях кожного, хто тримав цю книгу в руках.

Книга поширювалася за добровільні пожертви. Із зібраної суми, округленої та доповненої Help in Change, ми пожертвували 50 000 SEK організації Beredskapslyftet.
Ця пожертва підтримує освітню програму, що реалізується спільно з Ambea та іншими постачальниками послуг у сфері догляду. У межах програми українці у Швеції отримують можливість пройти навчання на помічників з догляду, а згодом продовжити освіту та стати молодшими медичними сестрами.

Підтримуючи цю ініціативу, ми допомагаємо людям здобути освіту, стабільну роботу та довгострокові можливості для побудови нового життя у Швеції. Це яскраво відображає цінності Help in Change — інтеграцію, гідність та сталий добробут.

🙏🏻 Дякуємо всім, хто допоміг зробити цей проєкт можливим — тим, хто створював книгу, поширював її, замовляв, читав і підтримував нас на цьому шляху.
Цей розділ завершено, а попереду — нові 🚀.

Ця книга є результатом справжньої командної роботи — завдяки вдумливій праці наших авторок Анни Зотєєвої та Оксани Басти, сміливості й відкритості героїв книги, а також відданості команди організації Help in Change, яка разом із нашими контриб’юторами зробила цей проєкт можливим від початку до кінця.

The first snow has already reminded us that winter has crept up on us... And while it’s cold and dark outside, it’s time...
20/11/2025

The first snow has already reminded us that winter has crept up on us... And while it’s cold and dark outside, it’s time to warm ourselves with fond memories.

The Tyresö Night Run recently took place, and our community shone again, literally and metaphorically ✨

We’re especially proud of Inna, who took 5th place among women.

Inna, congratulations! 💙 We’re inspired by your strength, discipline, and the light in your eyes. Thank you for representing our team with such dignity!

We’re proud of everyone who took to the start line in the cold and wind. For it’s moments like these that remind us: we are strong, unbreakable, and together we can do more.

Let’s keep running 🏃‍♀️💛💙

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Перший сніг уже встиг нагадати, що зима підкралася непомітно. І поки на вулиці холодно й темно, саме час зігрітися теплими спогадами.

Нещодавно зідбувся Tyreso Night Run,i наша спільнота там знову сяяла, буквально та метафорично. ✨

Особлива гордість — Інна, яка виборола 5-те місце серед жінок.

Інно, вітаємо тебе! 💙 Надихаємось твоєю силою, дисципліною та світлом в очах. Дякуемо, що представляеш нашу команду з такою гідністю!

Пишаємося кожним, хто вийшов на старт в холоді й вітрі. Бо саме такі моменти нагадують: ми сильні, незламні, і разом можемо більше.

Біжимо далі! 🏃‍♀️💛💙

📢 Important update for Ukrainians in the EU!Last week, the EU decided to extend temporary protection until March 2027 fo...
18/06/2025

📢 Important update for Ukrainians in the EU!
Last week, the EU decided to extend temporary protection until March 2027 for people fleeing the war in Ukraine 🇺🇦

But more than that - the European Union now recommends that countries (like Sweden!) help people switch to more permanent residence permits before 2027. This could mean a work permit, study permit, family-based permit - depending on your situation.

The EU also says:
▪️Governments should support people who don’t meet all the standard rules
▪️ Families with school-age kids should be allowed to stay until the school year ends

At Help in Change, we support this step and ask the Swedish government to:
✔️Allow Ukrainians to apply for new permits already now
✔️ Remove the rule that says you must leave Sweden to apply

We raised this issue directly with Swedish Minister for Migration Johan Forssell earlier this year, and we sincerely hope these voices were heard.

Let’s make the system safer, simpler, and more human 🙌

Sources and summary available via Help in Change. Reach out if you'd like to collaborate on advocacy or get involved!

📢 Important Update! 📢Last week, on Tuesday, May 13th, Help in Change participated in an important meeting with Sweden's ...
21/05/2025

📢 Important Update! 📢

Last week, on Tuesday, May 13th, Help in Change participated in an important meeting with Sweden's Minister of Migration at the Asylum and Migration Forum held in Stockholm.

We were the only organization representing the voices of Ukrainians in Sweden, raising critical issues about their rights, opportunities, and future.

Together with other leading organizations such as Amnesty International, the Red Cross, Save the Children, the Church of Sweden, and UNICEF—whose focus was broadly on all asylum seekers—we discussed how Sweden can improve conditions. Help in Change was uniquely focused exclusively on the situation and specific needs of Ukrainians.

We continue advocating for clearer rules and sustainable solutions for Ukrainians in Sweden! 💙💛

The full motion we presented to the Migration Minister and more detailed information is available on our website: https://www.helpinchange.org/blog-pages/meeting-with-johan-forssell---may-13-2024



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📢 Важливе повідомлення! 📢

Минулого тижня, у вівторок 13 травня, організація Help in Change взяла участь у важливій зустрічі з Міністром міграції Швеції в рамках форуму з питань притулку та міграції, що відбувся у Стокгольмі.

Ми були єдиною організацією, що представляла голос українців у Швеції, підіймаючи питання щодо їхніх прав, можливостей і майбутнього.

Разом з іншими провідними організаціями, такими як Amnesty International, Червоний Хрест, Save the Children, Шведська Церква та UNICEF—які переважно представляли інтереси всіх шукачів притулку—ми обговорили, як Швеція може покращити умови життя та перебування українців. Водночас, Help in Change була єдиною організацією, що фокусувалася виключно на особливій ситуації та потребах саме українців.

Ми продовжуємо виступати за чіткіші правила та стабільні рішення для українців у Швеції! 💙💛

Повний текст звернення, яке ми представили Міністру міграції, а також більш детальну інформацію ви можете знайти на нашому сайті:
https://www.helpinchange.org/blog-pages/meeting-with-johan-forssell---may-13-2024

A year of impact, heart, and community Earlier this week, we held the annual meeting of Help in Change — and we’re fille...
14/05/2025

A year of impact, heart, and community

Earlier this week, we held the annual meeting of Help in Change — and we’re filled with gratitude and hope.

To all our incredible members: thank you for standing with us, for showing up, for supporting our mission to help Ukrainians in Sweden.
To our 2024 board: thank you for your dedication, time, and the heart you’ve put into every decision and action. You’ve laid a strong foundation.

🌟 We now welcome the new board of 2025:
🔸️Ira Sjölund – Chairperson (ordförande)
🔸️Ekaterina Pchelnikova, Mariya Verbitskaya, Anna Danemar, and Ihor Harkusha – Members (ledamöter)

We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished, and we believe in what’s to come. Let’s continue building a strong community, creating opportunities, and standing by Ukrainians who are rebuilding their lives in Sweden. 💙💛

If you have any questions or want to become a member and support our work and Ukrainians in Sweden – feel free to contact us at [email protected] 💌

Urgent Action Needed! 🚨Thousands of Ukrainians living in Sweden face an uncertain future after 2026. Help us secure thei...
12/05/2025

Urgent Action Needed! 🚨

Thousands of Ukrainians living in Sweden face an uncertain future after 2026. Help us secure their right to stay, work, and continue building their lives safely in Sweden.

With this petition, we aim to urge Swedish authorities to grant clear and stable long-term residency options for Ukrainians. Stability means access to employment, education, healthcare, and integration into Swedish society—providing security and dignity to those who have fled the devastating consequences of war.

Our organization, Help in Change, has proudly signed this important petition. Now, we encourage YOU to join us and lend your voice!

✍️ Sign the petition today and show your support for your Ukrainian friends, neighbors, and community members. Every signature counts!

➡️ [Link to Petition] https://www.change.org/p/don-t-leave-ukrainians-in-limbo-secure-their-future-in-sweden-beyond-2026

ENG UKRThis week, we had the opportunity to donate laptops - generously provided by Instabox and Budbee to House of Ukra...
25/04/2025

ENG UKR

This week, we had the opportunity to donate laptops - generously provided by Instabox and Budbee to House of Ukraine members . These laptops will be used to support educational programs for Ukrainian youth, helping them learn, grow, and build brighter futures.

We’re grateful to be part of this effort and hopeful that these tools will make a meaningful difference.

If you or your organization would like to support those in need, please don’t hesitate to reach out: [email protected].

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Цього тижня ми мали можливість передати ноутбуки — щедро надані компаніями Instabox та Budbee — до House of Ukraine. Ці ноутбуки будуть використані для підтримки освітніх програм для української молоді, допомагаючи їм навчатися, розвиватися та будувати світле майбутнє.

Ми вдячні, що можемо бути частиною цієї ініціативи, і щиро сподіваємось, що ці ресурси принесуть реальні зміни.

Якщо ви або ваша організація бажаєте підтримати тих, хто цього потребує — будь ласка, звертайтесь до нас: [email protected]

Heroes Run 2025 & Kyiv 10K of Resilience – Together for Ukraine! 🏃‍♀️💛💙🏅On February 23 and March 23, 2025, we united run...
28/03/2025

Heroes Run 2025 & Kyiv 10K of Resilience – Together for Ukraine! 🏃‍♀️💛💙🏅

On February 23 and March 23, 2025, we united runners and supporters around the globe in two powerful events—Heroes Run 2025 and Kyiv 10K of Resilience—to support critical humanitarian and military causes in Ukraine.

🌎 Heroes Run 2025: Over 400 runners participated simultaneously in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Warsaw, Krakow, Porto, Stockholm, Funchal, Miami, and Kyiv. Together, we raised over €17,000 for the Children of Heroes Charity Fund, providing essential psychological support programs for children impacted by the war in Ukraine. Participants ran 2, 4, or 10 km, earning unique teddy bear medals on yellow-blue ribbons.

🇺🇦 Kyiv 10K of Resilience: Stockholm ran in solidarity with Kyiv, raising funds to purchase vital electronic warfare equipment for Ukrainian soldiers of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Each step was a meaningful demonstration of support and respect for those defending freedom in Ukraine.

Our heartfelt thanks to all runners, supporters, and amazing partners:

🔹 Event Organizer:
🔹 Children of Heroes Foundation: .heroes
🔹 Official Kyiv Event Partner: (special thanks for medals and forthcoming T-shirts!)
🔹 Venue Host: .and.jack
🔹 Stockholm Running Community Support:

Together, we continue running, supporting, and standing strong!

💙💛 We are excited to announce the Kyiv 10K of Resilience 2025 in Stockholm! 🇸🇪🇺🇦 Pictures are from our previous event!📅 ...
14/03/2025

💙💛 We are excited to announce the Kyiv 10K of Resilience 2025 in Stockholm! 🇸🇪🇺🇦 Pictures are from our previous event!

📅 March 23 | 🕙 10:00 AM | 📍 Stockholm

Do you want to run the Kyiv 10K of Resilience simultaneously with participants worldwide?
🏅 Get an official medal, support Ukrainian defenders, and join us in Stockholm!

This is a solidarity run organized by Ukrainian Running Club in partnership with Run Ukraine and supported by Help in Change.

📍 Location: Muttley & Jack's Coffee Roasters, Barnängsgatan 13, 116 49 Stockholm
⏳ Start: 10:00 AM (number pick-up from 9:30 AM)
💰 Registration fee: €35
🔹 50% of the proceeds from the event will go towards purchasing electronic warfare (EW) equipment for the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade.
💙 Want to do more? Additional donations are welcome – every euro makes a difference!

⏳ Registration deadlines:
📌 March 15, 2025 – Registration with a medal 🏅
📌 March 21, 2025 – Registration without a medal

📌 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpvJ8epBZh6_SClTqyghoYU4-Cn1Eyi_UBt_1Cm5CsmNnbTA/viewform?usp=preview

🔁 Share this post to spread the word about this initiative!

💙💛 Ми раді анонсувати Київську 10-ку Незламності 2025 у Стокгольмі! 🇸🇪🇺🇦

📅 23 березня | 🕙 10:00 | 📍 Стокгольм

Хочете пробігти Київську 10-ку Незламності одночасно з учасниками з усього світу?
🏅 Отримайте офіційну медаль, підтримайте українських захисників та долучайтеся до нас у Стокгольмі!

Це забіг солідарності, організований Ukrainian Running Club у партнерстві з Run Ukraine та за підтримки фонду Help in Change.

📍 Локація: Muttley & Jack's Coffee Roasters, Barnängsgatan 13, 116 49 Stockholm
⏳ Старт: 10:00 (реєстрація та отримання номеру з 9:30)
💰 Реєстраційний внесок: 35 євро
🔹 50% прибутку від заходу буде передано на закупівлю засобів радіоелектронної боротьби (РЕБ) для 3-ї окремої десантно-штурмової бригади.
💙 Хочете допомогти більше? Додаткові пожертви вітаються – кожен євро має значення!

⏳ Дедлайн реєстрації:
📌 15 березня 2025 – реєстрація із отриманням медалі 🏅
📌 21 березня 2025 – реєстрація без медалі

📌 Реєстрація тут: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpvJ8epBZh6_SClTqyghoYU4-Cn1Eyi_UBt_1Cm5CsmNnbTA/viewform?usp=preview

🔁 Поширюйте цей пост, щоб більше людей дізналися про ініціативу!

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