Description of the EDF project
Today our cooperation covers three main areas of activity:
The enhancement of the organizations of the community in providing help to people with disabilities who suffered as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The advocacy of the interests of people with disabilities and monitoring of the observance of the rights of people with disabilities during accommodation.
Raising the organizational capacity of the community participants and “The Strong people League” as an association for sustainable development.
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…
A decent life for everyone: how the League of the Strong is implementing the Empower Ukraine project in Cherkasy Region
The Empower Ukraine project is operating in Cherkasy region. It is implemented by the League of the Strong public union with a team of local project coordinators. The organization’s work is aimed at protecting the rights of people with disabilities, their visibility in society, and creating equal opportunities. Through advocacy, support for local communities, and…
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…