Where to find new knowledge and skills for starting your own business, how to organize leisure time effectively, and where to turn for psychological or legal support - these topics and more are covered by the Ukrainian Veteran Fund in its traditional selection of relevant opportunities and useful information.
During the state of war, military personnel and combatants are exempt from paying interest on loans. How to take advantage of this benefit is explained by the lawyers of the Ukrainian Veteran Fund.
EPAM invites Ukrainian veterans to a special program designed to help master a new IT profession and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to kickstart a career in IT.
The training will commence in October 2024 (registration is open until the group is full). Group size: up to 50 participants. Language of instruction: Ukrainian. The program is free of charge at all stages for all participants, with classes held online three times a week (lectures, practical sessions, discussions of completed tasks, and Q&A). Details and registration.
The Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have launched an educational series titled “Grants for Veterans” on the Diia platform. This series focuses on how veterans and their families can obtain grants for starting or developing their own businesses. In 11 episodes, each lasting 10-15 minutes, KSE experts discuss the specifics of the most popular grant programs: participant requirements, potential funding amounts, employment obligations, whether the funds need to be repaid; business reputation registries; how to formulate a business idea and write a business plan; budgeting and preparing for interviews at the Employment Center. You can watch it at this link.
Superhumans is assembling an orchestra of veterans with prosthetics to once again demonstrate to the world how strong, resilient, and talented Ukrainians are, even in these dark times. They invite veterans with prosthetics or civilian musicians who have lost limbs due to the war but have returned to playing any musical instrument after successful prosthetics and rehabilitation. Details.
In challenging situations, please contact the crisis support hotline for veterans and their families. If you need legal assistance, consult with lawyers from the Ukrainian Veteran Fund. For convenience, a separate platform has been created to connect with psychologists and lawyers. On this platform, you will find: the phone number for the 24/7 free crisis support hotline, information about support groups, and a feedback form for free legal consultations — leave your questions, and the lawyers will get back to you and assist you. Link to the platform.