Reintegration of war veterans through educational opportunities: For Our Own by Our Own

The project "Reintegration of War Veterans Through Educational Opportunities: For Our Own by Our Own" is implemented by the “Public Resources and Initiatives” Charity Foundation in partnership with DVV International in Ukraine with the support of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany.

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The project aims to support veterans, female veterans, and families of fallen Defenders in the Chernivtsi region by creating systemic educational opportunities, developing business initiatives, and facilitating social reintegration. Participants will be able to acquire a new profession, gain knowledge in entrepreneurship, attend training courses, and receive mentoring support. The project also provides business development grants, group and individual psychological assistance, and the creation of mutual support hubs.

Project Duration: 9 months (June 2025 – February 2026)

Project Goal:

To promote the social and economic reintegration of veterans and their family members in communities across the Chernivtsi region through professional training, retraining, development of entrepreneurial skills, psychological support, and enhanced social interaction with local communities.

Target Audience:

1. Combat veterans
2. Persons with war-related disabilities
3. Family members of combat veterans or persons with war-related disabilities, including:

• spouses (including widows/widowers) of fallen Defenders;
• children (including those of fallen Defenders);
• parents (including those of fallen Defenders)

residing in the city of Chernivtsi or the Chernivtsi region.

Key Project Components:

1. Educational Module:

• 3 short-term vocational retraining courses
• 2 business schools with mentoring support
• Individual and group consultations with business advisors on business idea development, business planning, business growth, etc.
• Career counseling on job search, CV writing, interview preparation, and retraining opportunities for veterans

2. Business Grants:

• Financial support through 6 microgrants to launch or expand individual business initiatives

3. Psychological Support:

• One-on-one psychological counseling sessions

4. Peer Support Communities:

• Creation of safe spaces for sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and joint actions between veterans and local communities

5. Public Events:

• “Ideas and Opportunities” Forum
• Thematic roundtables aimed at improving societal understanding of veterans’ experiences

Project Partner:

Mykhailo Ivasyuk Chernivtsi Regional Universal Scientific Library