The Lviv OVA is developing a plan of measures to implement the Concept of Support for Defenders of Ukraine.
The essence of the Concept is to create such conditions in the Lviv region under which our Defenders, in the future – veterans, will successfully resocialize, find new resources, recover physically, psychologically, morally and mentally, rethink the uniqueness of their combat experience and find effective application for this experience in peaceful life.
“After our victory, the veterans will return to a peaceful life. However, society should prepare for this now. Anyone who has gone through the hell of war should know that he is not alone, there are people who are ready to help and support. This applies to all areas. For me, a veteran is a driver of change. Our task is to help veterans find themselves in society, thus helping society to change. That is why our concept is for veterans to successfully adapt to living conditions without the sound of gunshots, without the daily risk to their lives,” – stressed the head of the Lviv OVA, Maksym Kozytskyi.
The plan of actions for the implementation of the Concept will be based on two main approaches:
1) Society for a veteran. Society as an environment where a veteran is a powerful driver of change. The first points of interaction of a veteran are family, friends and community. This approach involves an established system of disseminating information about opportunities for veterans, effective interaction of state authorities at all levels, local self-government bodies, civil society institutions, and socially oriented business, which will ensure comprehensive support for veterans.
2) A veteran for society. The application of the experience and competence of a veteran, gained in the war, will contribute to the development of the economy and society; creation and development of veteran associations, on the basis of which veterans can learn to implement their ideas; veteran business; active involvement of the veteran community in the issues of resource allocation, finding ways to solve problems, supporting the leaders of the veteran movement, as well as their involvement in decision-making that affects not only the veteran community, but also the entire community, its safety and stability.
Read more about the Concept at the link – https://loda.gov.ua/news/63870
The heads of each structural unit of the Lviv OVA during the week must identify responsible persons who will deal with the issue of veterans within the competence of their department or administration.
Currently, the Department of Social Protection of the Population has proposed its action plan. Among the main:
- Improving the qualifications of specialists in districts and communities, in particular, in proper communication with veterans, providing them with the necessary social services, etc.:
- Rehabilitation of the veteran, both physical and psychological;
Adaptation and reintegration, which included education, development of veteran sports, entrepreneurship, leisure; - Organization of events commemorating the fallen Defenders, naming infrastructure facilities in their honor, installing memorial signs;
- Formation of a positive image of a veteran in society;
Availability and openness of authorities and interaction with the veteran community at the level of regions and communities.
According to the recommendation of Maksym Kozytskyi, the Concept will be refined, structural divisions will make their proposals to the action plan. The document should be officially presented in two weeks.