About us

Founded in 2022 in Ukraine, Pislya Sluzhby (”After Service” in English) is a Ukrainian charity dedicated to supporting the smooth transition of our military personnel and veterans into rewarding civilian lives. We work to ensure Ukrainian veterans thrive "After Service." Our primary objective is to enhance the quality of life of Ukrainian veterans to reduce instances of veteran suicide.

Pislya Sluzhby (PS) is at the forefront of a dynamic effort aimed at addressing total well-being of Ukrainian veterans. Our work encompasses psychological support, rehabilitation, job search assistance, and vocational training, focusing on reducing the number of veteran suicides and building a caring community.

We act as a bridge, linking veterans with society and connecting them to businesses and institutions ready to serve them. Our steadfast goal is to empower and prepare those who have served our country for their post-military life. Together, we envision a brighter future for our veterans.

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By the numbers:

4 500+
Ukrainian military fatalities during 2014 - 2021
14 000+
Ukrainian military wounded during 2014 - 2021
2 000 000+
Ukrainian veterans after victory against the latest phase Russian military aggression
75
Veteran Service Organizations (NGOs) in Ukraine

"Pislya Sluzhby" has provided assistance in 2024:

272
veterans in Legal Aid
93
veterans in the Training/retraining direction and 2 educational groups
81
veterans are provided with employment assistance
335
veterans in Health care
1157
veterans in the project "Stop. Rest"
264
participants in 7 trainings on training Veteran Support Programs
2705
devised by supportive managers of Veteran Support Programs

"Pislya Sluzhby" has provided assistance in 2023:

227
veterans in Legal Aid
96
veterans in the Training/retraining direction and 2 educational groups
66
veterans are provided with employment assistance
176
veterans in Health care
1 126
veterans in the project "Stop. Rest"

“Pislya Sluzhby” Annual Report 2023

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

Project directions

Healthcare
and rehabilitation

"Pislya Sluzhby" (After Service) Foundation actively links veterans to local healthcare and mental health experts proficient in addressing veteran-specific needs.

Psychological
Support

"Pislya Sluzhby" (After Service) provides veterans with individual and group sessions to help them manage emotions, work through trauma and deal with stress. This support helps address issues such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, facilitating their successful reintegration into civilian life.

Legal support

"Pislya Sluzhby" (After Service) ensures access to low-bono and pro-bono, high-quality legal services. We address veteran legal issues related to military service, earned benefits and reintegration and provide veterans and their families with the information on their legal rights and available resources.

Education and
employment

"Pislya Sluzhby" (After Service) Fund provides veterans with complimentary access to education and career transition coaches, business mentors and employment agencies. Additionally, we conduct training for Ukrainian employers, emphasizing strategies to reduce veteran employment turnover.

Veterans
connect

"Pislya Sluzhby" (After Service) creates a veteran community, as social support and communication help veterans and military personnel adapt to civilian life, reducing feelings of isolation and improving mental health.

Housing

"Pislya Sluzhby" (After Service) organizes accommodation in hotel rooms for veterans, servicemen/servicewomen who are constantly on the move and away from home. The services include short-term stay with the opportunity to take a shower or spend the night while waiting.

Development of
Veteran Support Programs

We conduct strategy sessions and lectures on military law on earned benefits, job placement after service, medical rehabilitation, support for families of fallen, captured, and missing soldiers and psychological aid for combat trauma. 

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News

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Assistance in Artem's rehabilitation
After returning from the frontline, the military often face great difficulties that are not always visible to others. Recovering from combat is a…
11 September 2024
Legal aid for wounded soldier Igor
Ihor faced problems with payments. The "After Service" Foundation hired lawyers and helped him get all the legal funds.
10 September 2024
A trip to the "Warrior Week" in Denmark
In the darkness that unfolds over the world, there is always a bright ray of light, and that light is unity. War often reveals horizons where we find…
10 September 2024
Legal Aid for veteran Oleksandr
Oleksandr Shvachka, call sign “Vovk”, is a hero who went through the fire of war and found a new meaning in life through sports. He lost his leg as a…
4 September 2024
"Veteran Connect: A Circle of Openness" Meeting
Our strength is in unity, as we can find true support and understanding in it. Yesterday's traditional meeting "Veteran Connect: A Circle of…
30 August 2024
Awarding in the "Charitable Kyiv Region" contest
On August 27, 2024 the “Pislya Sluzhby” (After Service) Foundation attended the awarding ceremony of the winners of the Charitable Kyiv Region…
27 August 2024
The VII International Veterans Forum “Ukraine. Veterans. Unity” took place in Kyiv
Together, we are working on the reintegration of veterans into society!
23 August 2024
War Transformations: How an Actor Became a Psychologist
In April 2023, Sergiy was injured and suffered a concussion. During his recovery, he became interested in studying psychology. He decided to change…
22 August 2024
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