The “The League of the Strong” continues to grow. Three more organisations, with which “The League of the Strong” has long been collaborating, have become associate members. These are the NGO ‘Episprosvita’, the ‘Nezabutni’ Charitable Foundation and the NGO “Foundation 03:00”. Associate membership brings together organisations that share the values of the “The League of… Continue reading Three organisations have become associate members of “The League of the Strong”: Epiprosvita, Nezabutni and the 03:00 Foundation
Author: Мартиненко Олексій
In the rhythm of dance: how modern technology helped a visually impaired young woman become famous on Tik-Tok
Nataliia Karasova lives in Chernihiv. Living in a frontline area forced her to adapt her skills and, despite her visual impairment, to keep moving steadily towards her goal. She is now a well-known blogger and an expert in various dance styles. She is currently continuing her studies and confidently making plans for the future. Nataliia… Continue reading In the rhythm of dance: how modern technology helped a visually impaired young woman become famous on Tik-Tok
Ukraine to conduct its first sociological survey on young people with disabilities
“The League of the Strong” will conduct Ukraine’s first national sociological survey on young people with disabilities: “Young People with Disabilities in Ukraine: Inclusion, Barriers, Stigmatisation and Agency”. The findings are intended to provide an evidence base for shaping national and local youth policy, developing social campaigns, educational programmes, teaching materials, advocacy initiatives and new… Continue reading Ukraine to conduct its first sociological survey on young people with disabilities
Over 600 pre-school teachers from across Ukraine have completed “The League of the Strong” online course
Over 600 nursery teachers, teaching assistants and training specialists from pre-school education institutions across Ukraine have completed “The League of the Strong” online course, “Early Identification and Inclusive Interaction in Nursery Schools”. This is a record number of participants for this training programme, which will enable further changes to be implemented in Ukrainian nurseries. The… Continue reading Over 600 pre-school teachers from across Ukraine have completed “The League of the Strong” online course
From supporting families to new opportunities for people with disabilities: how “The League of the Strong” sub-grantees are developing services in their communities
As part of the “SAFE” project, civil society organisations that have received sub-grants from the “The League of the Strong” continue to expand their support for people with disabilities and their families. They are launching new social services, creating accessible spaces, developing supported living schemes, introducing psychological support, educational programmes and employment support, and strengthening… Continue reading From supporting families to new opportunities for people with disabilities: how “The League of the Strong” sub-grantees are developing services in their communities
Education shouldn’t be put on hold because of medical treatment: how a tablet from “The League of the Strong” helped Valeria stay in touch with school
Ten-year-old Valeria loves English most of all; she enjoys doing crafts and makes videos with her younger brother. She is currently studying remotely whilst preparing for an operation in Germany. Previously, Valeria used to join her lessons via an old mobile phone that no longer supported the necessary apps. As a result, she would sometimes… Continue reading Education shouldn’t be put on hold because of medical treatment: how a tablet from “The League of the Strong” helped Valeria stay in touch with school
Ulyana Pcholkina called on civil society organisations to support the Gdańsk Declaration
Ulyana Pcholkina, Chair of the Board of “The League of the Strong” civil society organisation, has called on Ukrainian civil society organisations to sign the Gdańsk Declaration on Inclusive Recovery. She made this appeal during her speech at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in early July in Kyiv. “If this process is not inclusive from the… Continue reading Ulyana Pcholkina called on civil society organisations to support the Gdańsk Declaration
Bill No. 14191 was recommended for adoption at second reading: which public comments were taken into account
The Parliament of Ukraine Committee on Social Policy and the Protection of Veterans’ Rights has recommended that parliament adopt Bill No. 14191 at second reading and in its entirety, subject to the necessary technical and legal amendments. The bill changes the approach to state social assistance for people with disabilities from childhood and children with… Continue reading Bill No. 14191 was recommended for adoption at second reading: which public comments were taken into account
In three weeks, “The League of the Strong” received nearly two thousand requests for support for people with disabilities
In three weeks, “The League of the Strong” has received over one and a half thousand enquiries about its new project to support people with disabilities. This was announced by Bohdan Kokhan, head of the ‘League of the Strong’ project office. “We received the highest number of applications from the Kharkiv region — 991. And… Continue reading In three weeks, “The League of the Strong” received nearly two thousand requests for support for people with disabilities