The results of the survey on determining the problems and needs of family members of veterans and families of military personnel were presented in Chernihiv during the "round table" meeting as part of the advocacy campaign to include relevant measures in the regional Action Plan 1325.
The study made it possible to analyze the housing, economic, social, medical and psychological needs of families. More than 100 families of veterans and servicemen of Chernihiv Oblast joined the survey, which was conducted online.
According to the results, 54% of respondents are interested in opening their own business, and 33% seek to retrain, so they are interested in educational programs in entrepreneurship, leadership, and public activity.
The demand for psychological help is also high. Yes, 90% need psychological support, although 60% have never sought such help.
In addition, the survey demonstrated problematic issues. 76% of survey participants are not aware of where and how they can get social guarantees. Among others, the most important were the guarantees of medical care.
Taking into account the results of the survey, during the "round table" possible measures to OPD 1325, concerning:
- stimulation and expansion of professional support programs with an emphasis on computer capacity and entrepreneurship;
- supporting entrepreneurial activity, starting a business, especially for women in rural areas. Involvement of local communities;
- cooperation between the authorities and the public sector to ensure high-quality and affordable psychological assistance services for children and adults, including in communities;
- conducting information campaigns to raise awareness of the possibility of obtaining legal aid, guarantees of social protection, retraining program, psychological support, etc.
The event was held by the "Chernihivshchyna 1325" Coalition in cooperation with the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" Ла Страда-Україна/La Strada-Ukraine with the support of the Askold and Deer Foundation, administered by ISAR Unity within the framework of the project "Strong civil society of Ukraine – driver of reforms and democracy" financed by Norway and Sweden. The content of the event is the responsibility of the NGO "Association of Democratic Development" and the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" and is not a reflection of the views of the governments of Norway, Sweden or ISAR Unity.
