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    Anna’s story
    Anna and her husband ran a clothing factory in the centre of Ukraine, which is now making clothing for the military. Anna and her two daughters came to the UK in April on the Homes for Ukraine Scheme
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    Liliia’s story
    Before the outbreak of conflict, Lilliia enjoyed her life in Mariupol, where she had lived all her life and worked as an accountant. But everything changed for her on 24th February 2022 when she woke to the sound of bombs.
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    Marta’s story
    In Odessa, Marta ran her own business and worked for the local council. When the war started out, she kept working for four months, helping distribute humanitarian aid, but a bomb near her house convinced her to leave for the sake of her son.
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    Adil’s story
    Adil knew his job was dangerous to him and his family but he was proud to serve his country. However, as the Taliban grew in prominence again, Adil knew he had to get out of his country to take his family to safety.
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    Hossain’s story
    Hossain thought he was part of the luckiest generation that Afghanistan had ever had. He and everyone around him were taken completely by surprise when the Taliban seized control in August of 2021.