Opora

Founded in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, OPORA is a charity committed to helping Ukrainians rebuild their lives sustainably in the UK. OPORA serves as a primary information and support hub to one of the largest online Ukrainian communities in the UK, providing integration support via comprehensive information provision and emergency assistance in the Ukrainian language.

As an entrepreneurial charity, we leverage technology to scale our impact and offer vital resources to our community. Collaborating with a network of partners and support organisations, we proactively identify obstacles, advocate for needs, and address barriers that our community faces.

“After arriving in the UK, I realised how different this country is from Ukraine. The language barrier was the main issue for me, so finding all the information I needed in Ukrainian on the OPORA site and channels was important. The guides explained all the necessary steps for recently arrived Ukrainians. It was like fresh air for me at that moment, helping me step by step to understand the system and requirements. An awesome option was the online chat—where I could find support 24/7.”

“Thanks to your meetings, I no longer feel lonely. I’ve found new friends and the support I was desperately missing.”