Ukrainian Red Cross launches new veteran support project

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) has initiated a new project aimed at providing comprehensive support to veterans and communities affected by conflict. The project, titled "Support to veterans and conflict-affected communities: a comprehensive community-level humanitarian response for sustainable recovery and social cohesion," was announced on the URCS's Facebook page.

This initiative encompasses a wide range of services for veterans, their families, and the communities they belong to. Key areas of focus include psychosocial support and protection for veterans and their family members, rehabilitation and physical recovery assistance, the establishment of employment and economic integration opportunities, and the integration of veterans into volunteer fire brigades and community life.

In marking the project's launch, a workshop was held in Kyiv, uniting partners and stakeholders to strategize the joint implementation of the program. During the meeting, discussions centered around the primary areas of program execution in various communities, with a consensus on the approach to its rollout. A significant emphasis was placed on coordinating efforts among partners and outlining next steps.

The URCS is executing this project in collaboration with the Danish Red Cross, the German Red Cross, and the Spanish Red Cross, with financial backing from the European Union.