On December 20th, 2023, the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Veterans, and the international non-profit organization IREX signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
The signing ceremony was attended by the UVF and IREX teams, as well as Matthew R. Johnson, Stabilization Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv and member of the UVF Supervisory board.
This agreement not only symbolizes a formal legal obligation, but also expresses a deep shared mission and commitment to those who gave their lives in service to their country. It recognizes their contribution and confirms the intention of both organizations to assume responsibility for the welfare and support of veterans.
IREX cooperates with the UVF through two of its programs: “Ukraine Rapid Response Fund” and “Ukraine Veteran Reintegration”, both funded by the U.S. Department of State.
In particular, the organization supports the work of the hotline for crisis mental aid to veterans and their families, provides institutional support to the UVF and cooperates in the context of research, psychological component and other strategically important areas.
A key aspect of this cooperation is to create a cozy and comfortable environment for veterans, which will facilitate their successful integration into everyday life and the realization of their potential in civilian life.
“The Ukrainian Veterans Foundation is a key partner for IREX in projects that focus on supporting female and male veterans. Today, through the signing of this Memorandum, we have reaffirmed our readiness to continue our cooperation, as well as to consider expanding and strengthening it.” – IREX Ukraine Project Director, Uliana Bakh.
“Our goal is to make the work of the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation even more effective, focusing on evidence and the specific needs of each veteran, their families, and the families of the fallen. Focusing on these aspects will allow us to reach an important consensus among veterans and ensure that our efforts are as effective as possible and meet the real needs of these people.” – Ruslana Velychko-Tryfoniuk, Acting Executive Director of the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation.
We are certain that only through joint efforts we can achieve significant changes and ensure a decent future for our veterans.
The Ukrainian Veterans Foundation and IREX are looking forward to continuing this collaboration and are confident that our joint efforts will bring positive results for the community of veterans and Ukrainian society as a whole.
