The first meeting of the Inclusive Network Advisors took place in Sievierodonetsk. “Motivation for cooperation in the network. Why to unite and how to act”

Mykola Nadulichnyi, Head of LAOI, welcomed the team of Advisors. He presented the results of visits to the communities of the Luhansk region (Popasna, Zolote, Hirske, Shchastia, Stanytsia Luhanska, Bilovodsk), which were aimed at monitoring the barrier-free environment. We analyzed the life situation of people with disabilities in the districts. Unfortunately, I was very confused by the inaction of the authorities in this area. After all, this is their competence, their area of work, and they should be responsible for it. Therefore, at the end of the visits to the communities, for more effective work to change the situation on the ground, for better control, it was decided to create an Inclusive Network of Public Advisers of the Luhansk region.

These are leaders in communities who take an active civic position and who, to a certain extent, are able to determine the future of social groups in the community. “Our common task is to take active and targeted actions to eliminate barriers to equal accessibility in communities. This will allow everyone to participate in community life as equal members who are respected and contribute to the development of the community and society. We, as advisors, are responsible for creating unity and harmony in the community,” emphasized Nadulichnyi. “Our ultimate goal,” continued Mr. Nadulichny, ”is for everyone to have equal access to different spheres of life. At the meeting, an action plan was developed for:- a deeper analysis of problems (needs) in communities regarding inclusion in various spheres of life;- establishing cooperation with authorities, NGOs, business, international organizations in this area;- possible steps to improve a particular situation;- and how further communication between the Advisors will take place within the Network.Meeting “Motivation for cooperation in the network. Why to unite and how to act”

on social cohesion in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts is organized within the framework of the UN Recovery and Peacebuilding Program with the financial support of the governments of Denmark, Sweden and Switzerland. The UN Recovery and Peacebuilding Program is implemented by four UN agencies:

• The United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
• The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
• The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The program is supported by eleven international partners: The European Union, the European Investment Bank, as well as the governments of Canada, Denmark, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.