She lost her home but found new opportunities: how "Pharmacy 9-1-1" supports internally displaced people and invests in employee development

After being forced to flee her hometown of Kupiansk to the Kyiv region, Svitlana Rudenko not only found a new job but also an opportunity to continue her education and build her career. Her story illustrates how a trusted employer , support for internally displaced people, and investment in professional development can help rebuild lives even in times of war.

When Svitlana Rudenko and her family left their hometown of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region in the spring of 2022, they believed the move would be temporary. They hoped life would return to normal within a few weeks or months. Instead, the war changed everything. Their home was destroyed by Russian forces, and returning remains impossible due to the constant shelling of the city.

Today, Svitlana lives in Dymer, in the Kyiv region, together with her daughter, husband, father, her sister's family, and her sister's parents-in-law. Despite the hardships, she has found stability, support, and new opportunities for professional growth.

"I feel fortunate to work at "Pharmacy 9-1-1" in nearby Novi Petrivtsi. My job helps me cope with everything we've been through. I truly enjoy working here because the team is incredibly supportive and friendly," says Svitlana.

Her story is one of many examples of internally displaced Ukrainians who have managed not only to rebuild their professional lives after relocation but also to continue developing their careers. "Pharmacy 9-1-1"'s reputation as a reliable employer and socially responsible business has enabled the company to attract, support, and retain qualified professionals even during the most challenging period in Ukraine's history.

Svitlana currently manages a pharmacy. She already holds a medical qualification and is now