Developing a Veteran`s Policy (UAORZ0007)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Action plan – Orzhytsia, Ukraine, 2025 – 2026
Inception Report: Not available
Commitment Start: Mar 2025
Commitment End: Dec 2026
Institutions involved:
- Orzhytsiya Village Council
- NGO "Effective Nation"
Primary Policy Area:
Primary Sector:
OGP Value:
- Public Accountability
Description
Commitment ID
UAORZ0007
Commitment Title
Developing a Veteran`s Policy
Problem
Veterans in the community have limited access to structured support systems, leading to difficulties in their social reintegration and well-being. Many struggle with employment opportunities, psychological rehabilitation, and access to public services, affecting their quality of life and ability to contribute to the community. In addition, there is a lack of coordination between local government institutions, civil society organizations, and veterans themselves, resulting in inefficient and fragmented support mechanisms. This commitment aims to create a clear and accessible support system for veterans, ensuring that they receive the necessary resources, guidance, and opportunities to successfully reintegrate into society.
Status quo
Currently, veterans in the community face significant challenges in terms of social reintegration and access to support services. There is no structured mechanism to address their specific needs, including psychological support, employment opportunities, and social adjustment. Many veterans and their families struggle with limited coordination between local authorities and civil society organizations in providing comprehensive support. Some initial steps have been taken to address this issue, such as organizing community events for veterans and providing counseling services. However, these efforts lack a systematic approach, leaving many veterans without consistent and reliable support. A more structured, transparent, and accessible system is needed to ensure their successful reintegration into society.
Action
Establishing Veterans' Community Spaces will provide veterans and their families with access to reintegration programs, regular consultations, and support, fostering cooperation between veterans, local authorities, and civil society.
This commitment aims to improve the well-being of veterans and their families by ensuring that they are actively involved in community life and decision-making.
The main actions include:
• Establishing veteran spaces to provide support, reintegration programs, and community engagement opportunities.
• Conducting regular consultations with veterans and their families to assess and address their needs.
Expected results:
Empowered Veterans: Created a supportive environment for veterans and their families to participate in local veterans' policy development and implementation.
Enhanced Social Integration: Facilitated the integration of veterans into society.
Active Community Involvement: Promoted the active participation of veterans in community development.
Transparent and Inclusive Decision-Making: Increased transparency and inclusivity in decision-making processes affecting veterans.
Veteran Input and Influence: Ensured that veterans' voices were heard and their interests were considered in local programs and budgets.
Overall objective: To create a supportive environment in which veterans and their families can reintegrate into society, influence local policy, and contribute to community development.
How will the commitment contribute to solving the public problem described above?
By establishing Veterans' Community Spaces, veterans and their families will have organized access to social and vocational reintegration programs. Regular consultations will effectively address their needs and ensure that they feel valued and integrated into community life. These measures will promote cooperation between veterans, local authorities, and civil society organizations.
What long-term goal as identified in your Open Government Strategy does this commitment relate to?
This commitment supports the social reintegration and empowerment of veterans, aligning with the broader goal of inclusive governance and social cohesion. Ensuring veterans' participation in policy-making strengthens democracy and contributes to long-term community resilience.
Primary Policy Area
Inclusion, Social Accountability
Primary Sector
Cross-sectoral, Public Services (general)
What OGP value is this commitment relevant to?
| Public Accountability | The commitment focuses on creating an inclusive and transparent decision-making process where veterans' voices are actively heard and their needs are addressed. By establishing Veterans' Community Spaces and consulting with veterans on a regular basis, this initiative ensures that veterans are not only supported but also play a role in shaping local policies and programs. This is a key aspect of public accountability, as it allows veterans to hold local authorities to account while ensuring their active participation in the governance process. |