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Support That Warms: Winter Kits for the Most Vulnerable Families

Support That Warms: Winter Assistance for Those in Need Winter always brings new challenges, but it is especially harsh for those living in war-affected areas. The Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOPD), in partnership with Solidar Suisse, is implementing the project “Guaranteed Support for the Population of Ukraine During the Winter Period,” funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). In frontline settlements, people face daily danger. Shelling, lack of heating, power outages, and water shortages have become a harsh reality. Many homes are damaged or destroyed, and evacuation is often not an option. Under such conditions, even the most basic necessities become critically important. To support those in the most vulnerable situations, LAOPD is distributing winter humanitarian kits to those who need them the most. These include families headed by persons with disabilities, large families with children, and elderly or single individuals struggling to survive. Aid is already being delivered to settlements in the Kharkiv region, with the next phase covering the Donetsk region. In total, 108 households will receive assistance as part of this project. All kits are distributed free of charge, and the distribution process is carefully documented to ensure transparency and proper allocation. We cannot stop the war, but we can make sure that those left near the frontlines have the support they need to get through the winter. Thanks to our partners, Solidar Suisse and SDC, we continue to provide critical aid to those who need it most. 💙 A huge thank you to everyone involved in this initiative! Together, we are stronger!

28.02.2025

LAOPD Takes part in Strategic Meeting: Working on a New Large-Scale Project

From February 18 to 20, the team of the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOPD) took part in a strategic meeting in Kyiv to develop the concept of a new large-scale project within the FCDO SHARP initiative. The purpose of the meeting was to identify key areas of support for persons with disabilities in the context of war, create an effective system of cooperation between partners and develop a project implementation strategy. What we did: Identified the main areas of future activities - humanitarian assistance, social integration, and advocacy. Formed a common vision of the consortium - how to effectively combine efforts to maximize results. Developed a project concept - strategic priorities, implementation mechanisms and sources of funding. What's next? Finalize the details of the concept and agree on the next steps. Preparing to implement the initiative together with partners. We continue to advocate and raise resources to support people with disabilities. This project is an important step towards building an accessible and inclusive environment in Ukraine. We thank our partners for their work! Follow our updates - important decisions and further actions are ahead!

22.02.2025

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