The project “Multisectoral Humanitarian Assistance with a Disability-Inclusive Approach for IDPs, Returnees, Veterans, and Host Communities in Ukraine” continues its important mission — supporting those who need it most.
Nataliya’s Story: A New Path to Independence
Ms. Nataliya recently moved to the Opishnya community, where she now lives in a large household with her brother and his family, including two teenage nieces. She dreamed of riding a bicycle with the girls to the library, local store, and for rehabilitation procedures. However, due to health issues and limited mobility, that dream was out of reach on her own.
Thanks to the project, Ms. Nataliya received a tricycle adapted to her needs. She is now able to move around independently, attend procedures, and engage with others — which is incredibly important for her psychological well-being and integration into the new community.
For Nataliya, the bicycle is more than just a mode of transport — it is freedom of movement.
Valentyna’s Story: Hearing Again
Everyone in the Opishnya community knows Ms. Valentyna — a beloved teacher who dedicated most of her life to educating children. Even after retiring, she remained devoted to her profession. However, in recent years, hearing loss forced her to leave teaching and live a less active life.
Unable to afford a high-quality hearing aid on her own, the support provided by the project became a real lifeline. With her new device, Valentyna can now talk to her loved ones again, hear the voice of her beloved granddaughter, and take part in community life.
The hearing aid has become her bridge back to the life she once knew.
The project continues to work for people and alongside them. Each story of support is a powerful reminder that care and compassion can truly change lives for the better.
Oleksandra Perkova, Communications Manager of the Project.
On June 9, a webinar "Caring for a person with a disability on a professional and non-professional basis" was organized by the Resource Center of the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine (NAPWD) within the framework of the Rehabilitation in Ukraine (Rehab4U) project. The speakers at the event were Oleh Lepetyuk, a lawyer and head of the Kharkiv Association of Blind Lawyers Oleh Lepetyuk, and a lawyer of the hotline of the All-Ukrainian Public Association "National Assembly [...]
The training camp "Fundraising and Sustainable Development of Public Organizations of Persons with Disabilities", organized by the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine in partnership with the humanitarian organization "Person in Need" and with the financial support of the Czech people, has come to an end. During several intense days, participants from different regions of Ukraine received practical knowledge and tools that will help them develop their organizations, attract financial [...]
The introduction of institutional support for public organizations of people with disabilities in Ukraine is an element of fulfilling a number of our country's European integration commitments. This step is particularly relevant for Ukraine, which is already laying the foundations for post-war recovery and adapting its policies and practices to EU standards, including implementing a barrier-free strategy. Today, it is necessary to define the criteria for such support, and this should be done in accordance with [...]
What is the difference between professional and non-professional care, and what legal documents regulate this type of activity? How is a person's care needs assessed and what are the requirements for professionals? What are the rights and obligations of non-professional caregivers and what financial support can they claim? You can learn about this and many other things [...]
More than 30 activists from different parts of Ukraine gathered in the picturesque town of Yavoriv in Lviv region to learn, develop and change the country together. The event is being implemented within the framework of the project "Together We Are Powerful: Capacity Building of NGOs of Persons with Disabilities", which the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine is implementing in partnership with the humanitarian organization "Person in Need" with the financial support of the Czech people. [...]
Вже не перший рік українські діти живуть у суворій реальності війни. Російська агресія призводить до важких наслідків – у тому числі до появи тисяч поранених і постраждалих серед наших неповнолітніх громадян. Понад півтори тисячі дітей внаслідок бойових дій втратили близьких та рідних, а майже мільйон наших юних співвітчизників, разом з батьками або й без них, […]
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