Ukrainians living in Ireland attending a refugee job fair in Dublin have said they "want to work and do something good".
Oksana Starzhynska left her home in Kyiv on the second day of the war in February 2022.
"When I think about the anniversary of the invasion, it is very sad," Ms Starzhynska said.
"I remember that morning and hearing the explosions, calling my friends and telling them this is war.
"It is a like a dream, I can't believe it happened. We had to leave Ukraine, we didn't have food, we were so stressed," she said.
Per capita, Ireland has welcomed one of the largest Ukrainian refugee communities in Europe since the war began.
Ms Starzhynska now works for the Irish Refugee Council providing advice to Ukrainians in Ireland.
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Speaking at a job fair for refugees organised by Indeed and the UN Refugee Agency at Croke Park, Ms Starzhynska said she also helps refugees navigate the recruitment environment.
She also supervises a helpline for Ukrainians for the Irish Refugee Council.
It has handled 7,500 phone calls and in the first year, the callers were looking for general information about Ireland.
However, she said: "In the last year, the calls are more about job opportunities and studying, this makes me very proud. The people want to just stay here, they want to work and do something good.
"They want to give back and do something good for Ireland.
"There are not a lot of people planning to go back. For many, their houses are destroyed back in Ukraine and they are looking for opportunities to stay here."
Tofa Aidmairov came to Ireland in October 2023 and was a project manager.
"I need to improve my English to get a job. I am studying right now," Mr Aidmairov said.
"I am very grateful for Ireland giving me an opportunity to help me through this difficult and terrible time in my life," he added.
He also said the third anniversary of the invasion is a sad day.
"It was too dangerous to stay and I had to leave. It so sad, so difficult, so many people died," Mr Aidmairov said.
"Even after the war, we don't know how long it will take to rebuild lives for people," he added.
