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 May 28, the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine held a meeting with representatives of the Christian Mission for the Blind (CMB). They discussed further cooperation and joint initiatives to support people with disabilities. Since the first days of the full-scale war, the Christian Blind Mission has been supporting the NAIU and Ukrainians with disabilities with humanitarian aid and active participation in partnership initiatives. We are sincerely grateful for the [...]
Women with disabilities who are mothers often find themselves at the intersection of multiple systemic barriers. They face inaccessible environments, limited access to quality social services, gender stereotypes, and a high level of emotional strain — all at once. During times of war, these challenges only intensify. This is precisely why targeted support for women with disabilities is not an exception, but a necessity in ensuring a life of dignity for every person.
The Piyasiuk family lives on a farm near the village of Viynytsia. Liudmyla is a mother who takes care of her adult son Oleksandr on a daily basis. He has cerebral palsy and needs constant help in everyday life: feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility. Caring for him is a job that Lyudmyla has been doing at home for 27 years. Liudmyla's mother also has a limited [...]
From May 12 to 16, 2025, a five-day training "Inclusive Humanitarian Assistance in Communities" will be held in the village of Tarashany in Bukovyna for coordinators of the project "Multi-sectoral Humanitarian Assistance with Disability Consideration for IDPs, Returnees, Veterans and Host Communities in Ukraine", implemented by the NGO "NAIU" in partnership with the European Disability Forum (EDF) with the support of the Federal [...]
Roman is a 28-year-old resident of the city of Rozhyshche in Volyn. Due to a progressive chronic illness, he uses a wheelchair to get around and has a second group of disability. "I used to hardly ever leave the house. And now, thanks to the people who support me, I can be among others," the man says. Roman is one of the beneficiaries of the project "Multisectoral Humanitarian Assistance [...]
For Polina, a 12-year-old girl from the village of Buhayivka in Poltava Oblast, the journey to school is a daily challenge of almost 10 kilometers. Living with her father in a remote village, she travels this distance every day to study, socialize with friends, and discover the world. Due to the lack of public transportation and the poor condition of the road, which is virtually unusable, her father [...]
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