Celebrating World Inclusion Day – our goal is equal opportunities for all!
10.10.2024
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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!
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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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