By SGDD-ASAM | Project Leader
Born and raised in the Donetsk region, Maria lived in a small city in Ukraine. Having been a teacher, Maria had to stop working to take care of her daughter. Her daughter's autism disability required her to be supported by a special education process. Due to the effects of the war, their houses were badly damaged and they had to migrate to Türkiye.
Maria entered Türkiye in 2022. She provided her transportation by traveling by train through Hungary.
Having an only child, Maria shared her hopes for her daughter's future. She wishes her daughter, who was diagnosed with autism, could have a job where she could live independently and use her painting talent. Maria wanted to direct her daughter to art before the war, however as the war began, she had to come to Türkiye before realizing her plans.
Benefiting from social assistance in Ukraine, Maria also makes a living with similar assistance in Türkiye. She stated that these aids are important for their families due to their inability to work. Maria worked as a teacher before coming to Türkiye but could not work to take care of her daughter. She added that she had difficulty in finding a job in Ukraine.
Talking about the difficulties she experienced in Ukraine, Maria stated that she faced various obstacles in her business and social life as a woman. She stated that she encountered a language barrier when she came to Türkiye, but was generally satisfied with the social life in there.
Maria, who experienced advantages and disadvantages after migrating to Türkiye, emphasized that not speaking the language is a major disadvantage, but that the health services in Türkiye are more developed. She added that the vegetables and fruits are fresh and varied in Türkiye.
Maria stated that she devoted herself to the adaptation process after coming to Türkiye and that they can now socialize in Türkiye. She also thanked Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (ASAM) by stating that she received consultancy service from ASAM and that this process continues.
(Note: The real name of the beneficiary has been changed.)
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