“The League of the Strong” conducted a survey on the impact of power outages on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. The data collection was open until February 20, 2026. Preliminary results indicate that power outages affect not only comfort but also access to basic needs, which are heating, water, medical care,… Continue reading The Impact of Power Outages on the Lives of People with Disabilities and Their Families — Key Survey Results
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Kilometers of trials — and two people who chose to be together. The story of Alla and Vasyl Vasylyshyn
“To move forward, you have to walk,” say Alla and Vasyl Vasylyshyn. Together, they have been through a lot: trials of distance, time, fears, social prejudices, thousands of kilometers on the Ukrainian Railways between Ivano-Frankivsk and Voznesensk, and all this in addition to rare diseases. But these two have become not only spouses, but also… Continue reading Kilometers of trials — and two people who chose to be together. The story of Alla and Vasyl Vasylyshyn
Reasonable accommodation will make employment easier for 1.5 million people with disabilities — Daria Kukurika
Despite the fact that Ukraine is a social state, the country does not have enough legislation to help 1.5 million people with disabilities benefit from the reasonable accommodation provision. The situation is expected to change as of 1 January 2026, when a law comes into force introducing new framework mechanisms in the reasonable accommodation procedure.… Continue reading Reasonable accommodation will make employment easier for 1.5 million people with disabilities — Daria Kukurika
Thread by thread: how Tamara and Volodymyr are building a bright life through rehabilitation and creativity
Volodymyr is from Ivano-Frankivsk. He is a slightly thin man, but he always keeps his back straight. His eyes sparkle with joy. He loves to walk the streets of the city, covering the distance with quick, wide strides — it doesn’t matter if it’s shiny paving stones or suburban paths, the main thing is to… Continue reading Thread by thread: how Tamara and Volodymyr are building a bright life through rehabilitation and creativity
Mental health for all: doctors in Ivano-Frankivsk region underwent training in skills for supporting patients in crisis situations
In wartime, medical professionals are increasingly encountering patients who are experiencing acute stress, loss, or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. For many primary care physicians, this is a new challenge, as the system has not traditionally prepared them to work with such conditions. That is why the public association “League of the Strong” held a… Continue reading Mental health for all: doctors in Ivano-Frankivsk region underwent training in skills for supporting patients in crisis situations
Advocacy in action: training for civil society representatives held in Kyiv
Changes in civil society begin with advocacy as the main factor of influence. On 26 May 2025, the public association ‘League of the Strong’ organised a training session in Kyiv entitled ‘Advocacy in Action’ for civil society organisations and charitable foundations working with vulnerable groups. Nataliia Povtar, a lawyer specialising in legislation for civil society… Continue reading Advocacy in action: training for civil society representatives held in Kyiv
How to make the labour market accessible to all? The League of the Strong presented the Catalogue of Solutions
The League of the Strong presented the Catalogue of Solutions for the Implementation of Inclusive Employment in Ukraine, a tool for business, community and government developed jointly at facilitated meetings. The document contains practical steps to create an accessible and fair labour market in Ukraine. This was stated by Daria Kukurika (Sydorenko), Executive Director of… Continue reading How to make the labour market accessible to all? The League of the Strong presented the Catalogue of Solutions
Culture of support and tolerance. How “Empower Ukraine” coordinators help people with disabilities in the Yezupil Community
Barriers are created by people but we are also responsible for building accessibility. When a supermarket door opens automatically for us, that’s accessibility. And when we are addressed correctly and not placed into socially constructed boxes, it’s not just about ethics – it’s about accessibility too. So, what is it really about? It’s about our… Continue reading Culture of support and tolerance. How “Empower Ukraine” coordinators help people with disabilities in the Yezupil Community
How to help military and civilians overcome the consequences ofwar: Ternopil region’s experience
War leaves not only physical but also deep psychological wounds. Many people hide their pain behind the usual “I’m fine,” although in reality they are experiencing stress, loss, and inner despair. This is especially true for soldiers returning from the frontline. To help them and other vulnerable groups, the Empower Ukraine project, implemented by the… Continue reading How to help military and civilians overcome the consequences ofwar: Ternopil region’s experience