Neamat, ESC volunteer from Egypt

When the war started, I felt really bad for what happened to Ukranians. No one deserves to live in war. It affected the whole world emotionally and economically. On the other hand, I am proud of the support that Polish people provide for refugees and that I can be a part of it. I participated in demonstrations. I was pleased with the freedom of speech that we had and that we could show solidarity.

I volunteered at Szafa Dobra with Ukrainian children to play with them and give them emotional support and in the warehouse by sorting clothes. I go there one day a week, since on the other days I carry out my ESC project activities. I work in a special school for Polish children. I feel proud to be part of this, to provide help and support by any means. It makes me feel happy when I can do something for refugees, no matter how. They need our support and care.

I felt very fulfilled when I could give my help in a specific episode. Few days after the war, I went to a tailor in Krakow. I found out that she was from Ukraine. She was texting her family and friends while she was working. She started to apologise for texting. I felt that my tears were dropping at that moment, so I patted her on the shoulder and I told her that it was okay. I was not in a hurry and I asked her if she needed anything and if I could help her. She was looking for a house for two women and I asked her for more details and her phone number. I contacted two organisations to help and they were pretty fast. They helped a lot! I was so happy to see her smile and I felt glad because organisations were very supportive.

I hope that the war ends soon in Ukraine and everywhere else, no one deserves to live in fear and pain because of political matters.