Assistance should be accessible to everyone who needs it!

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Assistance should be accessible to everyone who needs it!

Assistance should be accessible to everyone who needs it! Sometimes, a person may not even know where to turn for help with a problem, what rights they have, or what kind of support they can count on. Finding answers is especially difficult for those forced to leave their homes due to the war. That is why the team at the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOOI) not only provides direct assistance but also ensures that as many people as possible learn about the opportunities available to them. The Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOOI) provides FREE legal assistance to those in need in the Zaporizhzhia region (Zaporizhzhia district) and the Dnipropetrovsk region (Nikopol, Pavlohrad, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts)! During our meetings and information sessions, we distribute printed materials that explain—simply and clearly—how to access the support you need. Our brochures contain information on: * Free legal consultations—covering everything from replacing lost documents to processing social welfare payments and protecting your rights. * Inclusive transportation services for individuals with mobility challenges. * Provision of assistive devices to help with daily living. It is important to us that these materials do not simply end up in the hands of event participants, but instead serve as a useful guide—a resource people can refer back to when needed, use to find contact details for specialists, or share with others who might require this information. After all, sometimes a single brochure, a conversation, or receiving a phone number at the right moment can be the first step toward resolving a complex life challenge. We want everyone to know: help is available, and it is close by. This work is carried out within the framework of the project "Integrated Protection, Medical Assistance, and Inclusion for Vulnerable Newly Displaced Persons, Internally Displaced Persons, and Other Highly Vulnerable Groups in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk Regions (Priorities 1, 2, 4)." The project is implemented with the support of the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF) and is carried out by the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOOI) and Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS).

11.11.2026

Renovation works are underway at four collective accommodation sites for IDPs in Kharkiv

Renovation works are underway at four collective accommodation sites for IDPs in Kharkiv Step by step, we are creating more comfortable, safe, and accessible conditions for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the war. As part of the project "Inclusive Accommodation and Protection of Vulnerable IDPs in the Kharkiv Region," renovation works are currently in progress at four selected collective accommodation sites. Activities include upgrading sanitary and hygiene facilities, installing utility systems, laying tiles, installing doors, and carrying out other improvements aimed at enhancing living conditions and accessibility. Special attention is being paid to the needs of people with disabilities and other residents with limited mobility. There is still much work ahead. We continue our efforts to make temporary housing for displaced persons more comfortable and better adapted to everyone's needs. The project "Inclusive Accommodation and Protection of Vulnerable IDPs in the Kharkiv Region" is implemented by the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, with support from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and financial backing from Sweden, provided through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

09.11.2026

The Path to Change: Not Always a Safe Journey

The Path to Change: Not Always a Safe Journey Behind every one of our training sessions lie more than just hours of instruction, new knowledge, and certificates. Above all, there are people—individuals who travel hundreds of kilometers to excel in their professions and drive change within their own communities. Our participants are professionals from various fields who provide essential services to the public every day: healthcare workers, educators, social workers, and representatives of various institutions and organizations. Many of them arrive from areas near the front line, where air raid sirens, shelling, and constant danger have long since become a part of daily life. For them, traveling to a training session is not merely a matter of spending a few hours on the road. It involves complex logistics, exhausting journeys, and, at times, genuine risks to their personal safety. Yet, despite everything, they make the trip—driven by a desire to learn more. They want to reduce barriers within their hospitals, educational institutions, and social service centers. They strive to ensure that people with disabilities, children, the elderly, and anyone in need of support can access high-quality, inclusive services—even under the most challenging circumstances. We value this motivation immensely. That is why, at LAOOI, we strive to ensure that our training sessions serve not only as a space for acquiring knowledge but also as an opportunity to take a brief respite from the daily strain. We strive to create a comfortable, friendly, and psychologically safe atmosphere for participants—a space where they can connect with colleagues, share their experiences, find support, take a break, and recharge. After all, those who help others every day also need care themselves. We are sincerely grateful to everyone who, despite dangers and hardships, finds the strength to learn, grow, and work toward positive change. Our communities rely on people like them. Our training sessions are conducted as part of the project "Integrated Protection, Medical Assistance, and Inclusion for Vulnerable Newly Displaced Persons, Internally Displaced Persons, and Other Highly Vulnerable Groups in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk Regions (Priorities 1, 2, and 4)." The project is supported by the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF) and implemented by the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOOI) and Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS).

06.11.2026