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Resilience during wartime: LOOOI's participation in a public discussion in Lviv
The CS LAOOI participated in the public discussion "Lviv Region in Wartime: Challenges and Sources of Resilience," held on Thursday, October 17, 2024. During the event, key aspects of social resilience and cohesion in the context of a prolonged war were discussed. The main goal of the discussion was to develop a shared vision for addressing the new threats facing the region and its residents. The head of CS LAOOI, Mykola Nadulichnyi, took part in the discussion of critical aspects of supporting civic initiatives and ways to strengthen social unity during this challenging period. Stay updated on resilience and cohesion news on the Facebook page of the National Resilience and Cohesion Platform.
17.10.2024
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LOOOI and Solidar Suisse Ukraine in Kharkiv: support for affected families
Recently, a delegation from the Public Union "Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities," together with our partners from Solidar Suisse Ukraine, visited Kharkiv. The delegation included Solidar Suisse Ukraine's Country Director, Verica Recevic, and security expert Artem Andrushkov. We visited locations where evacuated families are temporarily resettled, met with Deputy Mayor Svitlana Gorbunova-Ruban, and Alexander Malko, Director of the Department of Child Services of the Kharkiv City Council. The most memorable part of the visit was meeting people who have received assistance through our joint project. We visited Ms. Iryna, whose life, like that of her large family, has been profoundly affected by the war. Her home, which houses eight people, including her son who was born with a severe disability, was damaged twice by Russian shelling. Despite all the challenges, they did not leave Kharkiv—they had nowhere else to go, and their hearts remained tied to their home. Thanks to our project, the house has been restored, and now the family is preparing to face the winter in their rebuilt home. Ms. Iryna expressed her gratitude, saying: "We stayed here all this time, even though it was very scary. When our home was damaged again, I didn’t know what to do. But thanks to your help, we can live in our home, even if it’s still dangerous around us. We can now face winter in warmth—this is invaluable to us, especially for our son." Stories like Ms. Iryna's remind us why our work is so important. Through the project "Path to Integration: Humanitarian Assistance in Ukraine," implemented jointly with Solidar Suisse and Solidar Suisse Ukraine, we have managed to help restore over 200 homes in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. Each restored home is a small victory over destruction, giving people hope and confidence that even in the hardest times, they are not left alone to face their challenges.
16.10.2024
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Thank you to our international partners: support that changes lives
Thank you to our international partners, colleagues, friends, and everyone who cares and shares our vision for support! We, the team of the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOOI), extend our heartfelt gratitude to our international partners and friends who help us implement our initiatives and support people with disabilities during these challenging times. Many of them have been working side by side with us since 2018. Thanks to our collaboration with long-standing partners, we have been able to implement numerous humanitarian projects, provide psychological support, organize evacuations, and offer assistance to those who need it most. This cooperation enables us to continue our mission of making the world more accessible and equitable for everyone. Together, we are making a significant contribution to building an inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities. Thank you for standing with us! We look forward to further collaboration to continue helping those in need. Together, we can achieve even more, and every contribution helps create a more inclusive and safer world for all.
11.10.2024
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Celebrating World Inclusion Day – our goal is equal opportunities for all!
World Inclusion Day is a reminder that equal opportunities matter to each of us. Today, October 10, we celebrate #WorldInclusionDay, a day when we come together to create a society where everyone belongs, and every voice counts. Inclusion is not just a word; it’s reflected in our daily actions and decisions. It’s about making our communities more accessible, supporting one another, and building a world without barriers. People with disabilities deserve to be part of society on equal terms, and our mission is to make that a reality. Join us in celebrating this important day because each of us can contribute to building an inclusive world!
10.10.2024
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Interaction between business and the state: employment service compensation programs
Online Meeting with Employers from Luhansk Region: Business Support Through Employment Service Programs" Mykola Nadulichnyi, Head of the NGO “Luhansk Association of Organizations of People with Disabilities” (LAOOI), participated in an important online meeting with employers from the Luhansk region who, despite challenging circumstances, have managed to resume their operations in peaceful areas of Ukraine. The event, organized by the Luhansk Regional Employment Center, focused on compensation programs provided by the employment service to support and develop businesses during wartime. Since the full-scale invasion, many businesses in Luhansk had to suspend their operations due to occupation or active combat zones. However, through relocation and recovery in safer regions, these businesses now have the opportunity to gradually resume work. State support during this critical time is essential for economic stability and job preservation. During the meeting, various compensation programs for employers were presented, including partial wage compensation for employees, job retention incentives, and benefits for hiring internally displaced persons (IDPs) or people with disabilities. These programs aim to ease the burden on businesses as they adapt to new realities and foster further enterprise growth. In his speech, Mykola Nadulichnyi emphasized the importance of collaboration between public organizations, state institutions, and employers in developing a unified strategy to support vulnerable groups, particularly people with disabilities, and facilitate their integration into the workforce. Special attention was given to the employment of veterans returning from the front lines, who often face significant challenges reintegrating into civilian life. Nadulichnyi highlighted the need for vocational retraining programs for veterans, with employers being able to access special compensation programs to create jobs for them. The discussion also underscored the importance of creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities, who can become valuable employees if workplaces are adapted to their needs. Such initiatives are not only beneficial for individuals but also make a substantial contribution to stabilizing the country’s economic situation. The meeting served as a crucial platform for discussing strategies that enable businesses not only to survive during wartime but also to contribute to Ukraine’s economic growth. Participants explored opportunities for business expansion, attracting investments, and fostering cross-sector cooperation. The online format allowed for broad participation from various regions, with Luhansk employers receiving valuable advice and recommendations from employment service experts. This initiative raises business awareness about state support programs and encourages closer cooperation with government agencies to improve working conditions. The online meeting with Luhansk employers demonstrated that, despite difficult circumstances, Ukrainian businesses are ready to rebuild and grow. Employment service compensation programs are vital tools for ensuring stability and creating new jobs. The participation of Mykola Nadulichnyi and other public organization representatives highlights that joint efforts by the state, business, and civil society will pave the way for a resilient future for all Ukrainians.
27.09.2024
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Cooperation with italian partners: evacuation and adaptation of families during the war
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, together with our italian partners, our organization has organized the evacuation of families from various regions of Ukraine to friendly Italy. At the moment, our Ukrainian women have successfully adapted to the new conditions and are eagerly ready to help families in need of support. In several regions of Italy, active mothers have already organized public organizations that operate in different spheres of life. In order for this work to be as useful as possible, we made an introductory visit to the southern regions of Italy, in particular to Reggio Calabria and the province of Salerno. The goal of the trip was to study the conditions in which families with children with disabilities, who found shelter during the war in Ukraine, are living. During the visit, the head of LAAOI, Mykola Nadulichnyi, met with representatives of the local community and business, where ways of development and opportunities to expand support for Ukrainians from Italy were discussed. This visit became an important step in cooperation between our countries and the development of public initiatives to provide assistance to those in need. Thank you for the cooperation and warm welcome, Mama Diye, Kateryna Zhukova.
23.09.2024
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Training by LAAOI: practical skills for working in risk zones
Last weekend, the team of the Lugansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities participated in an extremely important training on safety basics. Working with humanitarian projects in frontline regions, we are well aware that the risks are real and can happen at any moment. Therefore, the training, which covered first aid, emergency evacuation, explosive safety, and secure communication, became more than just a training for us — it was an investment in our lives and health. What made this training especially valuable was that we worked with experienced specialists from the NGO "Training Center 'MedHelp and Children's Future'," MedHelp4you, who shared their vast knowledge and experience with us. Their professionalism helped us better understand how to act in emergency situations and ensure safety for ourselves and those around us. A significant part of the training took place in conditions as close to real life as possible. In the forest, among natural obstacles, we practiced first aid, applied tourniquets, conducted casualty assessments, dressed wounds, and evacuated each other. These weren’t just theoretical lessons — each of us had the chance to experience firsthand how crucial it is to act timely and correctly in crisis situations. We learned attentively, trying to absorb every detail, because we know these skills could one day save lives. However, this is the one case where we genuinely hope that our new skills will remain just theoretical. The safety training gave us confidence that we are ready for any challenges, but at the same time, each of us hopes these skills will never be needed in real-life situations. It’s important for us not only to help others but also to ensure our own safety during this mission. While the threats are real, we are firmly determined to continue our work, because helping people in such conditions is not just a challenge but our duty. The LAAOI team training was conducted as part of the project "Path to Integration: Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine," which we are implementing together with our partners Solidar Suisse and SOLIDAR SUISSE UKRAINE.
10.09.2024
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How to obtain rehabilitation aids: Webinar by the Social Protection Fund
The Social Protection Fund for People with Disabilities held an open webinar on the topic "How to obtain rehabilitation aids free of charge under the state program – action algorithm." More than 200 participants joined the event, including individuals in need of rehabilitation aids, representatives of the Fund's social partners, and the public sector. For more details on this event, as well as a recording of the livestream, please follow the link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZDaxGtvEkEncMMve/
02.09.2024
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Memorial day: Honoring the heroes who gave their lives for Ukraine
Today, on August 29, on the Day of Remembrance for the defenders who died in the struggle for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, the Lugansk Association of Organizations of People with Disabilities, together with all of Ukraine, honors the memory of the fallen defenders and heroines. Each of them is an example of courage, bravery, and selflessness to their country and their people. They defended our land until their last breath. Their heroism will forever remain in our hearts. Remember the price at which the opportunity to live a civilian life in rear cities and towns is being won! Help our defenders who are currently protecting the country and honor the memory of the fallen!
29.08.2024
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Support for frontline communities: psychological and legal assistance
Since 2014, residents of many settlements in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions have been facing a difficult situation: active combat and occupation have brought destruction to buildings and infrastructure, separated families, and claimed lives. In Donetsk, as part of the project "Path to Integration: Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine," psychologists have been actively providing psychological support to the civilian population. Free legal assistance is also available to the local population, including vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities and individuals with limited mobility. Residents can access free legal consultations on various issues relevant to them. This helps improve people's quality of life and resolve certain personal matters. One of these meetings took place at the end of this week in Donetsk: local residents living near the combat zone had the opportunity to receive free legal advice for resolving their personal concerns. Legal assistance to the population of the frontline territories is provided as part of the "Path to Integration: Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine" project, in collaboration with partners SOLIDAR SUISSE and SOLIDAR SUISSE UKRAINE. The joint work of the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and these organizations focuses on supporting and developing legal assistance for residents of cities affected by the war and in difficult living conditions.
26.08.2024
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33 Years of Independence: Ukrainians united for peace and freedom
Dear fellow Ukrainians! Today, Ukraine celebrates its 33rd birthday! We gained our independence in 1991. Over these 33 years, Ukraine has gifted the world numerous sports records, scientific discoveries, musical works, films, and more. We have worked and continue to work every day for the benefit of our Motherland—each of us in our place, through our labor, glorifying our beloved country. Since 2014, we have proven our right to be Ukrainians in our free country, not only in social and political life but also in military actions. On Independence Day, we sincerely thank our defenders for their selfless service! We wish all Ukrainians strong Cossack health, stable prosperity, and the swift arrival of a victorious peace! May our country be peaceful, flourishing, and independent! Happy holiday, dear Ukrainians! Happy birthday, Ukraine! Sincerely, Mykola Nadulychnyi Chairman of the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities.
24.08.2024
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The Ukrainian flag — our sky and land. Congratulations on Flag Day!
Dear Ukrainians! The Luhansk Association of Organizations of People with Disabilities sincerely congratulates you on Ukraine's State Flag Day! Our flag is a symbol of the cloudless blue sky and the fertile Ukrainian land, which nourishes not only our country but many people in various corners of the world. May the blue-and-yellow banner always support your fighting spirit, bring optimism, inspiration, and motivate you to achieve new accomplishments! Happy Holiday! With respect, Head of the Luhansk Association of Organizations of People with Disabilities, Mykola Nadulychnyi
23.08.2024
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