New to the Parish: Elvira Sieitablaieva came to Ireland from Ukraine
“My family and friends are still there. It’s tough for them living under Russian control, and they are waiting for Ukraine to take the city back from them. They’re very positive people and they believe things will be okay,” says Sieitablaieva.
But after being forced to flee the city after waking to explosions in February and spending several days living underground, she now finds herself in Galway city, once again in a new career, but in much different circumstances. “So now we are all together. Through the Red Cross we found a family, an Irish couple in their 60s, who offered us to live with them in their house. They very kindly took us in. Now we have a peaceful life and have lived with them for almost one year,” she says.
“I’m so lucky to have this job. I help other Ukrainians integrate in Irish society and to live independently from the State. We help with the English language and with employment or education support. We help them prepare CVs and practise for job interviews,” she says. “There were so many people so we also decided to create our own project here in Galway,” says Sieitablaieva.
The choir helps to unite Ukrainians and find close friends. “Emotionally, it’s kind of like therapy for us. It’s amazing just to observe how happy people are to be participating and performing. My father has problems with his health and he cannot come to Ireland. I worry about them all the time
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