Establishing recreational and rehabilitative spaces for Ukrainian Veterans
We are committed to cooperate with Ukrainian veterans through extensive support programs based on their initiatives and ideas.
Our team focuses on creating recreational spaces to
bring families back together, art rehabilitation, recognition of the heroes among us, assisting for veteran led projects for reintegration processes into society.
Laying the groundwork for a support effort for veterans in Ukraine
Through a pilot project, based on expanding the efforts of YMCA Lviv’s, we are working on the development of a variety of long term programs for veterans and their families. These programs include creative writing so that “voices of warriors” can be presented, singing and creating art performances together, family camps and programs for kids and youth, events and art objects to honour the memory of heroes who are no longer with us.
The intent of the initiative is meeting the needs of veterans in Ukraine, and assisting their reintegration into society. The experience and insights gained from the project will act as a basis for expanding the effort to other YMCA’s and CSO’s in Ukraine.
Help us support the increasing number of veterans in Ukraine
Starting with a pilot project, we are expanding the rehabilitation programs of the YMCA in Lviv aimed at veterans. Based on the experience gained during the previous programs, we aim to create a basis for veteran support programs for further expansion and implementation throughout Ukraine.
52+
Events and activities held by YMCA Lviv
Including veteran-oriented programs such as family camps and art therapy.
11+
Videos Created
Portraying the experiences of volunteers who went to the frontline.
900+
Hours of legal consultation provided
Legal advice on volunteering and public affairs for volunteers, military personnel and veterans.
20+
Tons of humanitarian aid in 3 months (collected and distributed)
Thanks to the organized efforts of YMCA Lviv, as well as the support of international partners.
Learn about the programs in the initiative
Read more about our efforts, approach and methods and learn about the contents of the individual programmes. The programmes are developed together with veterans, with the needs and challenges of veterans in mind. In some cases their families are also encouraged to participate.
