Moiseienko Family
From: Beryslav, Kherson region
Family members: Mykola (71) and Tetiana (69)

From Occupation to Artistic Revival

The Moiseienko family came from the picturesque city of Beryslav in the Kherson region. They lived peacefully, engaged in their favorite activities, and enjoyed the company of friends and acquaintances, loving both their city and country.

They were at home when the war began, awakening at 4:30 a.m. to the sound of explosions. The family endured troubled times under occupation, experiencing the full bitterness of war: empty store shelves and pharmacies, empty ATMs, tanks in the streets, and bursts of gunfire. They lived in constant fear, afraid to walk the streets as occupiers broke into homes with searches and threats.

After the deoccupation of their area, their joy knew no bounds, but then the shelling began: MLRS systems, artillery, and drones. Their apartment was severely damaged, leading them to make the difficult decision to leave their hometown. They completed an application for housing with the Hansen Mission in Ukraine Foundation, which became their hope for a better future. “We were fortunate; the Lord heard our prayers,” shares Tetiana. “On October 20, we were settled in Miracle Village. We feel boundless gratitude and profound respect.”

Their home in Beryslav was partially destroyed, and they currently have no information about its current condition.

“In Miracle Village, our family found genuine support and warmth from people, psychologists, and doctors,” Tetiana explains. “Our physical and emotional state has normalized. I can engage in my favorite activity — painting; my husband enjoys fishing. Of course, we often remember our native home, but I believe that home is where your loved ones are, which means it’s here, in Miracle Village. We believe in VICTORY and are immensely grateful to Mr. Dell Loy Hansen for his good deeds.”

Both spouses have found purpose in their new community. Mykola volunteers at the chicken coop, while Tetiana participates in the Education and Events group, helps in the dining hall, and works on their garden plot. After experiencing the trauma of occupation and bombardment, they have found not only safety but also ways to pursue their interests and contribute meaningfully to their new community.