Almost 80% of Ukrainians surveyed believe that local authorities should be responsible for addressing the issues of people with disabilities. This is evidenced by the results of the first national sociological study on the perception of people with disabilities in Ukraine, conducted by the League of the Strong. Therefore, local governments are key stakeholders in… Continue reading Daria Sydorenko: “Local governments are key stakeholders in inclusive recovery”
Author: Бойко Марина
“The League of the Strong”: over 7 thousand Ukrainians with disabilities have received assistance over the past 9 months
Over the past 9 months, the project “Unite and Help in Time of War” has helped more than 7.3 thousand Ukrainians with disabilities. It is being implemented by “The League of the Strong” NGO with the support of the European Disabilities Forum (EDF). In particular, 11 partner organizations provide assistance and services to people with… Continue reading “The League of the Strong”: over 7 thousand Ukrainians with disabilities have received assistance over the past 9 months
The new law on mobilization partially takes into account the proposals of “The League of the Strong”
The proposals of the public union “The League of the Strong” were partially taken into account in the new law on mobilization. It is a question of preserving the norm regarding the exemption from mobilization of people who have a wife or husband with disabilities of groups I and II. This was reported by Daria… Continue reading The new law on mobilization partially takes into account the proposals of “The League of the Strong”
4 more public organizations will receive grants for advocacy campaigns from “The League of the Strong”
The selection of grant applications under the second competition for the implementation of advocacy campaigns and strengthening the institutional capacity of public and charitable organizations has been completed. The competition committee of the Z.N.A.M.I. Advocacy Project Accelerator has selected 4 winners. This was announced by Iryna Ageyeva, project manager of “The League of the Strong”… Continue reading 4 more public organizations will receive grants for advocacy campaigns from “The League of the Strong”
“The League of the Strong” and the Kyiv city state administration will work together to implement accessibility in the capital
The first project seminar “Implementation of accessible environment in Kyiv: prospects and challenges for the second half of 2024” was held in Kyiv. Representatives of departments of the Kyiv City State Administration presented reports and plans for implementing barrier-free elements in city target programs. Experts from the NGO “The League of the Strong” will analyze… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” and the Kyiv city state administration will work together to implement accessibility in the capital
“The League of the Strong” and Fight For Right change the format of cooperation
Fight For Right is withdrawing from “The League of the Strong” public union, but the cooperation between the two organizations to protect the rights of people with disabilities continues. Fight For Right announced its decision on February 14. The leadership of both organizations successfully discussed and agreed on future formats of cooperation on partnership terms.… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” and Fight For Right change the format of cooperation
Daria Sydorenko: “There are already 100 public and charitable organizations in “The League of the Strong” community”
The public union “The League of the Strong” already has 100 members – public and charitable organizations. This was reported by Daria Sydorenko, Executive Director of the League of the Strong public union. “Our community is working to change the attitude towards disability in Ukraine. We want people with disabilities to be heard, noticed and… Continue reading Daria Sydorenko: “There are already 100 public and charitable organizations in “The League of the Strong” community”
Ivano-Frankivsk residents become heroes of the national information campaign “Time to step into the light”
Four residents of Ivano-Frankivsk with disabilities became the heroes of the information campaign “Time to step into the light” by “The League of the Strong” public union. Yulia Yarmakova, Oleksandra Boryshchak, Yulia Mozgova, and Zlata Magomedova, shared their stories. The main advice from the heroes of the campaign is not to perceive disability as a… Continue reading Ivano-Frankivsk residents become heroes of the national information campaign “Time to step into the light”
Ukrainians with disabilities can take advantage of free home improvement consultations: how it works
In Ukraine, people with disabilities can get free consultations on home improvement. Such services are provided as part of the project “Unite and Help in Time of War.” They are implemented by the NGO “Active Rehabilitation Group” with the support of the NGO “The League of the Strong”. This was reported by Daria Sydorenko, executive… Continue reading Ukrainians with disabilities can take advantage of free home improvement consultations: how it works