Returning to civilian life isn’t easy

Veterans often struggle to ask for help and fail to tap into relevant local, national, and international resources dedicated to assisting them

Problem

Transitioning to civilian life means making dramatic changes. Veterans grapple with adapting to civilian workplace cultures and institutions, upskilling, getting relevant professional experience, and learning how to translate old skills to navigate civilian life.

details

By the numbers:

4,500+
Ukrainian military fatalities during 2014 - 2021
14,000+
Ukrainian military wounded during 2014 - 2021
1,500,000+
Ukrainian veterans after victory against the latest phase Russian military aggression
75
Veteran Service Organizations (NGOs) in Ukraine

By the numbers:


0 major Ukrainian companies with dedicated efforts to employ talent from the Ukrainian veteran community.



details

Ukrainian employers are losing talent that is difficult and expensive to replace

Education programs, employers, and employment agencies lack the expertise to recruit, retain, and help translate the sought-after skills of Ukrainian veterans(loyalty, reliability, integrity, communication skills, and self-discipline)

details

Ukrainian veteran suicide was a problem before 2022 and remains a growing problem

Ukrainian mental health professionals lack the tools and training to deal with the scale of the issues veterans face today:

  • financial problems
  • unemployment
  • lack of adequate housing
  • substance abuse
  • failure to reintegrate into civilian society
  • moral injury
  • untreated emotional distress
  • physical injuries
  • lack of community
  • pre-existing mental health vulnerabilities

Research also shows that those who served in the military for less than three years are at greatest risk for suicide

details

Solution

Why: Ukrainian military veterans have defended their home, families, and the free world from tyranny. They shed blood to defend and some have made the ultimate sacrifice.Ukrainian vets deserve navigable resources to help them succeed and improve their quality of life after service and reduce veteran suicide.

Who: Ukrainian veterans especially those who have received a physical or mental injury, wound, or illness during military service

How: Integrated approaches that leverages community, national, international, and private sector networks and resources.

What: Easy -to -access and comprehensive resources and opportunities for Ukrainian veterans to help them transition to and thrive in civilian life. Support Ukrainian businesses to build dedicated Ukrainian veteran employment programs

details

Subscribe to our newsletter

* indicates required

News

«Pislya Sluzhby» (After Service) meeting with the representative of "Mission East," Jackie Talevskа
Organizing support to Ukrainian veterans with special emphasis on creating entrepreneurship opportunities for them as well as securing recovery and development of Ukrainian communities where among major issues discussed.
We are expanding our partner network
The cooperation between our Foundation and the Assistance Center will contribute to the success of combatants after their release from military service, provide them with the necessary resources, and represent another significant stride towards their successful adaptation.
Have a question? - new opportunities for assisting veterans from «Pislya Sluzhby» (After Service)
As part of our agreement with The Ukrainian National Bar Association, with whom our Foundation recently signed a memorandum, «Pislya Sluzhby» (After Service) has established a partnership with the legal company «Network of Law».
Oil painting workshop 9.09.2023
During the master class, Galina familiarized the participants with art materials, provided guidance on working with oil paints, and demonstrated various brushstroke techniques.
Donate