It is more than four months since Russian forces invaded Ukraine. The war has cost thousands of lives and his displaced millions of innocent Ukrainian people who were forced to flee their homes – often without any possessions.
Many countries have opened their borders – and generous people have opened their homes – to allow Ukrainian refugees a place of safety and sanctuary. Wales is one of those countries and the community of Pontypridd is one of many to open its arms and hearts and welcomed people young and old trying to rebuild their lives.
A special welcome event during a weekend that Wales was bathed in sunshine allowed families who had settled in the town to meet one another and share their stories. Many have been through utter torture. Three families kindly and courageously gave up their time to describe their journeys to Wales. These are their stories.
