Regional Policy

Dignified support must work not only at the national level, but also where veterans and their families live, work, and receive services — in their cities and communities.

We have gathered the experience of communities and cities that implement independent and effective policies for veterans and their families. The research analysed laws and regional programmes supporting veterans, examined the work of relevant departments at the oblasts, and conducted interviews with officials at the regional and local levels.

Analysis of local and regional policy and recommendations for government authorities

In the document, you will learn:
● how veteran policy is implemented at the regional and local levels;● existing practices, pilot projects, and regional programmes;● recommendations for building sustainable support for warriors and their families at the regional level.
The document will be useful to representatives of national-level public institutions and local authorities.

Veterans are returning and will continue to return home, to their families, and to their communities. Therefore, communities must be able to implement veteran policy locally. This includes the administrative structure, authority, the ability to provide services locally, and the expertise of professionals who will work with our target audience.

Says Oksana Koliada, Chair of the Board at Space of Opportunities NGO.

We call on regions and communities to view veteran policy as a shared responsibility that encompasses education, healthcare, social services, economic development, culture, and everyday engagement.

Podcasts

We are launching a podcast where we talk with government officials and industry experts about building a system of state support for veterans and their families.