"Every child gets their best chance": How the House of Butterflies brings hope to seriously ill Ukrainian children
Rubryka has written several stories about the City of Goodness, a nationwide charity project that supports mothers and children in difficult life circumstances. Established in the lovely southwestern city of Chernivtsi before the war, the project has continued to grow despite the challenges of wartime. Today, it has six buildings that provide shelter for children without parental care, women who have lost their homes, and survivors of domestic violence. A year ago, the City of Goodness had a vital addition — an official medical center called "The House of Butterflies." Here, the staff are nothing short of magicians: rehabilitators, neuropsychologists, speech therapists, neurologists, orthopedic doctors, nurses, and caregivers. They provide professional care to children battling severe illnesses and offer them love, faith, and hope for a new day. On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, Rubryka shares the story of the House of Butterflies.