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You are not alone

"Life as a refugee is full of challenges — from navigating healthcare and housing to understanding schools and local systems. You are not alone. I understand what you’re going through, and I’m here to help you feel supported and regain control over your life. For Ukrainian professionals assimilating into UK roles, the pressure of new workplaces, cultural expectations, and ongoing responsibilities can create stress and risk of burnout. we are here to provide guidance and mentoring to help you manage these pressures, maintain wellbeing, and build confidence in both personal and professional life."

What we do

Open Door Ukraine provides mentoring, guidance, and ENIC-certified interpretation for Ukrainian families, professional and individuals. Led by Dr Inna Borodavka a certified medical practitioner in Ukraine.

 

Drawing on decades of clinical expertise and lived refugee experience, We are setting out help displaced Ukranians in the UK navigate complex challenges through mentoring, coaching, mediation, and interpretation. I aim to support their health, wellbeing, and confidence — both now and into an uncertain future.

 

What we do is not a substitute or alternative for UK medical doctor or social agency advice.

All About Me

Dr Inna Borodavka

I am a Ukrainian medical professional who served my community in Lyman for many years as a dedicated and caring doctor. Drawing on decades of clinical expertise and lived experience as a refugee, I want to help displaced Ukranians navigate the same complex challenges as I face; through mentoring, coaching, mediation, and interpretation. I wish to support the health, wellbeing, and confidence — of the Ukranian UK refugee community both now and into an uncertain future

“I am a carer first, an interpreter second. My mission is to remove language barriers, restore agency, and help individuals and communities rebuild health, confidence, and resilience — both in the UK and as part of Ukraine’s broader recovery.”

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Core Credentials and Skills

  • ENIC-Certified Medical Interpreter — bridging language and systemic barriers so clients are heard and understood.

  • Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Practitioner — facilitating conflict resolution, effective communication, and empowerment in everyday interactions.

  • Experienced Mentor and Coach — providing guidance and structured support for refugees, professionals, and volunteers navigating new social and professional contexts.

  • Casework Experience — supporting refugees with healthcare navigation, housing access, education advocacy, employment disputes, and digital skills training.

  • Contributor to Mokuteki Initiative — applying evidence-informed approaches to support humanitarian and human rights programs in Ukraine.

Asssociates

My name is Yuliia Bashkirova

I am a Ukranian refugee based in the UK. After a decade or more practicing law in the Ukraine I am now qualified to practice in the UK. I am also keen to support the Ukranians who find themselves along way from their homes. Like Inna, I am also ENIC trained. I have also had the support of TERN in making this initiative a reality.

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Relationship-Based Engagement

Our support is continuous, adaptable, and responsive to each client’s needs. Services build on previous interactions, so benefits grow over time. Clients gain clarity, confidence, and autonomy as they continue engaging.

Impact & Methodology

Our work combines clinical insight, linguistic precision, and trauma-informed communication to achieve measurable outcomes:

  • Reduced stress and anxiety for clients navigating complex systems

  • Improve access to healthcare, housing, education, and employment

  • Empower clients to advocate for themselves and rebuild confidence

  • Facilitatedsmoother integration into UK society

  • Preserving dignity and professional identity

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