Liudmyla Kalinichenko, a retired university teacher from Zaporizhzhia in south-eastern Ukraine, never thought she would have to leave home and embark on such a heartbreaking journey. One month after settling in Warsaw, she was invited into Tzu Chi’s Dumpling Club and readily became a member. Held every Friday for a good cause, the club lifts up a sense of community among older adults who are also Ukrainian refugees, the familiar aroma of home filling the wholesome space. Watch on to discover how volunteers have made a lasting difference for many through compassionate, practical assistance.
Liudmyla Kalinichenko, a retired university teacher from Zaporizhzhia in south-eastern Ukraine, never thought she would have to leave home and embark on such a heartbreaking journey. One month after settling in Warsaw, she was invited into Tzu Chi’s Dumpling Club and readily became a member. Held every Friday for a good cause, the club lifts up a sense of community among older adults who are also Ukrainian refugees, the familiar aroma of home filling the wholesome space. Watch on to discover how volunteers have made a lasting difference for many through compassionate, practical assistance.