Help a Ukrainian refugee avoid homelessness and have the chance to complete her education.

The war forced me to leave my home country. Today, I find myself in an extremely difficult situation. I have almost no money left to support myself, I cannot afford to pay my rent, and I am facing the very real risk of becoming homeless. I live alone and have no close family members or anyone who could provide me with financial support. At the moment, I have almost no one to turn to, which is why I have been forced to ask for help from people I don't know. Why can't I support myself through work? In the past, I was able to do physically demanding jobs and support myself independently. However, serious problems with my knees have gradually taken away that ability. I have been diagnosed with cartilage damage (chondropathy), a bone infarct, quadriceps insertional enthesopathy, and a meniscal injury. These conditions cause persistent pain and significantly limit my mobility. At present, I can spend approximately two hours a day on my feet in total. Walking for long periods, standing, and performing physically demanding tasks have become extremely difficult for me. As a result, I can no longer rely on the kind of work I used to do, such as jobs in the hospitality and service industry, where employees are required to spend most of their working day standing. Although my knee problems significantly limit my mobility and ability to work, I do not receive any disability-related financial support. I also do not receive regular financial assistance from the Italian government under my temporary protection status. Education is my only real hope for the future. Despite all these difficulties, I have not given up on trying to build an independent life. I am currently in my third year at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bari, Italy. I study Decoration, and I hope to complete my education so that I can eventually work in the creative field and support myself independently. For me, this is about much more than earning a degree. It is an opportunity to change my life, find a profession that does not require constant physical exertion, and no longer depend on other people's help. But now, even this opportunity is at risk. The scholarship I could have received but lost. This year, the Italian Ministry of University and Research announced a special scholarship programme for students with a migrant background and people under protection. I met the programme's eligibility requirements and was counting on this financial support. However, my Academy did not submit the required documents within the established deadline, and as a result, my application was not included in the next stage of the selection process. This meant losing the opportunity to receive financial assistance that I had been counting on to continue my studies and cover my everyday expenses. This has been especially difficult because I did not simply miss out on an additional opportunity to earn money or pursue my education. I lost one of the few sources of financial support available to me. Why I'm asking for help now. Today, I am facing a problem that is much more urgent than simply not having enough money. I need to pay my rent, buy food, and cover my most basic living expenses. Without help, I risk losing my accommodation. If that happens, I could lose not only the place where I live, but also the opportunity to continue my education. Along with it, I could lose my only realistic chance of building a career and achieving financial independence. I am not asking anyone to support me for the rest of my life. I am asking for temporary assistance that would allow me to keep a roof over my head, continue my studies, and have the time I need to find remote work that is compatible with my physical limitations. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for giving me a chance to keep moving forward.