My name is Sofiia Kalinovska, I'm a digital marketer, IT Engineer
I'm Ukrainian. I arrived in the UK in September 2022 and settled in Glasgow. Before arriving in Scotland, I studied a lot of information on the Internet, both on the main website of your country and on the pages of charitable organizations. So, 2 days later, I started writing the structure of a chatbot "A New Life in Scotland" that could provide urgent, official, and useful information via a smartphone in the Telegram messenger, which is convenient for all Ukrainians, because almost everyone has it in their pocket. 

The First Digital Ukrainian Club is a continuation and expansion of the chatbot with its own Instagram page and access to the Education Action portal from the Ukrainian government, regarding obtaining new professions online.

While communicating with Ukrainians who became tenants in Glasgow, questions and answers arose, so I could again be useful and use my knowledge to help others.

So, on September 3, 2023, the first Ukrainian forum was held in Govan Housing exclusively for Ukrainians, where we had the opportunity to ask questions about gas, light, windows, the cleaning procedure, about who our home officers and financial consultants are, how to behave correctly in urgent situations, etc.

We have a strong community, our chatbot has migrated to the website, and our App. The number of subscribers is more than 2,200 Ukrainians.

Personally, and on behalf of all Ukrainians, I would like to thank the UK, the Scottish Government, Glasgow Council, Govan Housing, and everyone involved for helping and protecting us all.
You are such incredible and open people with big hearts.
Thank you!