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
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“Gain Confidence, Find a Community, Open Up.” What the League of the Strong’s Talks on Resilience Gave Frankivsk Residents
Several dozen participants, including people with disabilities, internally displaced persons, veterans and their families, have been meeting for six months as part of the ‘6 Conversations on Resilience’ initiative. This project was launched in Ivano-Frankivsk by the League of the Strong as part of the Empower Ukraine project. Participants of the initiative had the opportunity… Continue reading “Gain Confidence, Find a Community, Open Up.” What the League of the Strong’s Talks on Resilience Gave Frankivsk Residents
Adapting to life in a new way after blindness: training of specialists to support veterans took place in Kyiv
A course for professionals working with visually impaired people has ended in Kyiv. It was organized by the public trade union “League of the Strong” together with the 3:00 Foundation. For three weeks, the participants from Sumy and Kharkiv regions received free theoretical and practical knowledge that will help in work and adaptation of people… Continue reading Adapting to life in a new way after blindness: training of specialists to support veterans took place in Kyiv
“The League of the Strong” has provided more than 800 assistive devices as part of the project “Empower Ukraine. Disability rights”
The public union “League of the Strong” continues to implement the project “Empower Ukraine. Rights of the Disabled” project in three regions of Ukraine. There, the organization supports people with disabilities, as well as veterans, the elderly and internally displaced persons, providing them with the necessary assistive devices, transportation services and financial assistance. Over the… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” has provided more than 800 assistive devices as part of the project “Empower Ukraine. Disability rights”
“The League of the Strong” Insists on Preserving the Opportunity for Military Personnel to Receive Prosthetics Abroad
The official website of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has published draft amendments to CMU Resolution No. 518, which may restrict the right of servicemen to receive prosthetics abroad. The League of the Strong sent a letter to the Ministry of Social Policy advocating for the preservation of this opportunity, as reported by… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” Insists on Preserving the Opportunity for Military Personnel to Receive Prosthetics Abroad
25 Kyiv museum heads receive accessibility training from The League of the Strong experts
Experts from the public union The League of the Strong conducted training sessions on “Culture Without Barriers” for museum managers in Kyiv. The training, held in cooperation with the Kyiv City State Administration, focused on enhancing the accessibility of museum spaces in the capital. This initiative was reported by Olha Hvozdyk, head of the advocacy… Continue reading 25 Kyiv museum heads receive accessibility training from The League of the Strong experts
The Government supported the proposal of “The League of the Strong” to define the list of documents required for examination by the MSEC
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted amendments to Resolution No. 1317 “Issues of Medical and Social Expertise”. The document takes into account the proposal of the public union “The League of the Strong” to define an exhaustive list of documents for establishing disability. This was reported by Daria Sydorenko, executive director of the… Continue reading The Government supported the proposal of “The League of the Strong” to define the list of documents required for examination by the MSEC
“The League of the Strong” invites to a roundtable discussion on international experience in implementing independent living
On Thursday, May 16, a roundtable discussion “International experience in implementing independent living. Lessons and conclusions for Ukraine”. In an online format, the League of the Strong will bring together international experts to discuss the European experience of implementing deinstitutionalization. This was reported by Daria Sydorenko, Executive Director of the NGO “The League of the… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” invites to a roundtable discussion on international experience in implementing independent living
“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