Charitable programme
Strength of Recovery.
Comprehensive support for veterans, their families, people affected by the war and members of the security and defence sector.
A long-term framework programme of the Foundation that brings different kinds of assistance together into a single pathway of support: from emergency aid and needs assessment to treatment, rehabilitation, education, employment, entrepreneurship, independent living and participation in community life.
The programme operates throughout Ukraine and, where there is a well-founded need, also for Ukrainian citizens who have been forced to stay abroad. Assistance is provided free of charge and without any requirement of compensation from the person receiving it.
Full text of the programme
1. General provisions
The “Strength of Recovery” charitable programme (hereinafter — the Programme) is a framework, comprehensive, long-term and cross-sectoral programme of the CHARITABLE ORGANISATION “NAMIR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION” (hereinafter — the Foundation) that brings different kinds of charitable assistance together into a single pathway of support: from emergency aid and needs assessment to treatment, rehabilitation, education, employment, entrepreneurship, independent living and full participation in community life.
The Programme has been developed in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine (as amended), the Law of Ukraine “On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organisations” No. 5073-VI of 5 July 2012 (as amended), the Tax Code of Ukraine No. 2755-VI of 2 December 2010 (as amended), the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection” No. 2297-VI of 1 June 2010 (as amended), other regulatory acts of Ukraine and the Statute of the Foundation.
The Programme is implemented throughout the territory of Ukraine, taking into account current needs, safety and accessibility, and — where there is a well-founded need — also to support citizens of Ukraine who have been forced to stay abroad. The Programme is permanent and is implemented in accordance with annual plans, budgets, priorities and available resources.
The target groups of the Programme are veterans; service members and other participants of the security and defence sector; members of their families; families of those killed, missing in action, held captive or unlawfully detained; the wounded and people with disabilities; civilians affected by the war; internally displaced persons; children and young people; people providing care; communities, and charitable, civic, medical, educational and rehabilitation organisations and institutions that assist the target groups.
Assistance may be provided directly by the Foundation or through partner organisations and institutions in the form of goods, works, services, targeted financial assistance, vouchers, scholarships, grants and microgrants, training, referral, comprehensive case support, support for communities and other forms permitted by the legislation of Ukraine, the Statute of the Foundation and the terms set by donors.
The Programme is implemented on the principles of a person-centred approach, respect for human dignity and autonomy, targeting, voluntariness, equal access and non-discrimination, safety, confidentiality, informed consent, personal data protection, transparency, partnership, accessibility, accountability and continuous improvement.
Charitable assistance under the Programme is provided free of charge and without any requirement of compensation from the recipient of the assistance.
Personal data within the Programme are processed in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection” No. 2297-VI of 1 June 2010 (as amended), other legislative acts and the internal policies of the Foundation. The Foundation collects only the data necessary to consider a request, provide assistance, monitor its intended use and report on it.
2. Purpose of the programme
The principal purpose of the Programme is to contribute to restoring the life, health, safety, dignity and social and economic capacity of veterans, members of the security and defence sector, their families and other people affected by the war, by providing comprehensive, accessible, targeted and transparent charitable support.
The Programme is designed so that a person can receive a timely needs assessment, appropriate assistance or referral to specialist professionals and partners and — where resources allow — follow a consistent path from emergency support, treatment and rehabilitation to education, work, self-employment, entrepreneurship, independent living and active participation in the community.
3. Principal objectives
The principal objectives of the Programme are:
- prompt identification of urgent needs and provision of targeted basic assistance, including food, clothing, hygiene products, medicines and medical devices as prescribed by a specialist, temporary accommodation, transport, means of communication, fuel, basic equipment, financial assistance or vouchers
- expanding access to diagnostics, consultations, treatment, dental, psychiatric and neurological care, laboratory and instrumental examinations, medicines, medical devices, and mobile and remote medical services
- supporting physical rehabilitation and recovery, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy, prosthetics, adaptation to prostheses, assistive rehabilitation devices, adaptive sport, restoring self-care skills and the transition to life at home and in the community
- ensuring access to mental health and psychosocial support through individual and family counselling, peer support groups, crisis assistance, psychoeducation, burnout prevention and referral to specialised services
- supporting families, children, adolescents, carers, and the relatives of those killed, held captive, missing in action or unlawfully detained
- creating opportunities for education, career guidance, retraining, digital learning, professional certification, scholarships, internships and preparation for admission to study
- promoting employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, including career counselling, support in dealing with employers, workplace adaptation, mentoring, support for veteran-owned sole proprietorships and companies, microgrants and financial literacy training
- supporting housing solutions, accessibility and independent living, including urgent repairs and equipping of housing, reasonable accommodations, assistive technologies and advice on available services
- providing primary legal, social and navigation assistance, support with documents and applications, and referral of complex cases to specialist professionals
- strengthening physical, digital, informational and communication accessibility, and the accessibility of educational, medical and public spaces and services
- supporting communities, veteran spaces, educational and rehabilitation facilities, mobile teams, crisis and social services, partner organisations and local initiatives
- facilitating safe movement, evacuation, preparedness for crisis situations, first-aid training, and the provision of means of communication, autonomy and emergency kits
- supporting dignified remembrance and providing practical and psychosocial assistance to families after a loss, without any pressure towards publicity
- developing research, digital solutions, innovation, needs monitoring, feedback collection and partner referral in compliance with personal data protection requirements
- developing international cooperation with foundations, universities, medical and educational institutions, businesses, the diaspora and other partners
- establishing transparent selection criteria, documenting decisions, and preventing conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption and double funding
- organising monitoring, evaluation of results, consideration of requests and complaints, and reporting to donors, partners and the public within the limits of the law and the commitments undertaken
In order to fulfil these objectives, the Foundation organises the receipt of requests, initial contact, needs assessment, a decision by a responsible specialist or committee, the drawing up of a support plan for complex cases, the provision of assistance or referral, verification of the result, and the closure or continuation of case support. In urgent cases, a simplified assessment and expedited consideration may be applied.
Priority is determined taking into account urgency and risk, the expected impact of the assistance on the person and the family, vulnerability and existing barriers, consistency with the purpose of the Programme and the terms set by the donor, the feasibility of providing high-quality and safe assistance, and fairness in the distribution of resources.
4. Procedure for providing assistance and oversight
Assistance is provided in accordance with the purpose of the Programme, the approved criteria, available funding, a need confirmed by documents or established in another appropriate manner, and the internal procedures of the Foundation.
The Foundation may decide to grant a request in full or in part, to place it in a queue, to refer it to a partner organisation, or to refuse assistance. Grounds for refusal may include:
- the request does not correspond to the purpose, areas or criteria of the Programme
- the submission of inaccurate information or documents
- the absence of the necessary funding or resources
- the impossibility of providing the relevant type of assistance safely and properly
- failure to comply with the reasonable requirements of the Foundation’s internal procedures or with the terms of the relevant donor project
A refusal to provide assistance does not limit a person’s right to apply again if circumstances change or if the relevant funding becomes available. Where possible, the Foundation informs the applicant of the decision taken and of the available referral options.
Persons involved in assessing requests, taking decisions, selecting suppliers or overseeing the use of funds are obliged to report any actual or potential conflict of interest and to abstain from the relevant decision.
Targeted financial assistance is provided by bank transfer or in another manner permitted by the legislation of Ukraine, in compliance with documentation and financial control requirements and the terms set by the donor.
The Foundation does not engage in medical practice, psychiatric activity, the provision of rehabilitation care or any other activity subject to licensing or special regulation without obtaining the necessary permits in the cases provided for by the legislation of Ukraine. Medical, rehabilitation, psychological, psychotherapeutic and other specialised services within the Programme are provided directly by professionals or organisations entitled to carry out the relevant activity under the legislation of Ukraine, or by funding, co-funding or arranging access for recipients of assistance to such services.
Grants, microgrants, scholarships, vouchers and other targeted financial support are provided on the basis of separate regulations, competition rules or decisions of the Board of the Foundation, which define the criteria, eligible expenditure, selection procedure, reporting, monitoring and the return of funds in the cases provided for by law or by contract.
The Foundation keeps records of the assistance provided, ensures the storage of supporting documents, monitors results, considers requests and complaints, and reports within the limits of the law, its internal policies and its commitments to donors.
5. Funding
The activities of the Programme are funded from:
- charitable contributions and donations from individuals and legal entities
- grants, international technical assistance, targeted funding and funds from donor projects
- donations in the form of goods, works and services
- partner contributions and co-funding
- funds from the state and local budgets in the cases and in the manner provided for by law
- other revenues permitted by the legislation of Ukraine and the Statute of the Foundation
The funds and other resources of the Programme may be allocated to direct targeted assistance; payment for medical, rehabilitation, educational, psychological, legal and other services; the purchase, delivery, storage, installation and technical maintenance of equipment and devices; grants, microgrants, vouchers and scholarships; support for partner organisations and communities; needs assessment, case support, safety, accessibility, monitoring and audit; as well as administrative and operating costs directly related to the proper implementation of the Programme.
All payments, procurement and other expenditure are made in accordance with the approved budget, the internal procedures of the Foundation, the terms set by donors and the requirements of the legislation of Ukraine, and are documented accordingly. Specific assistance limits, grant amounts, the share of administrative costs, procurement procedures, targets and reporting procedures are defined by the annual plan, the budget estimate or separate regulations on the relevant area or competition.
The income and assets of the Foundation are used solely to finance the costs of maintaining the Foundation and to implement its purpose, objectives and areas of activity defined by the Statute, without distributing the income received, or any part of it, among the founders, members of the governing bodies, employees (other than remuneration for work and the accrual of the unified social contribution) and other persons related to them, except in the cases expressly provided for by the legislation of Ukraine.
6. Final provisions
Oversight of the implementation of the Programme is exercised by the Board of the Foundation and/or the responsible persons designated by it in accordance with the Statute and the internal documents of the Foundation.
The Programme enters into force on the date of its approval by the Board of the Foundation.
Director of the organisation — Mykhailo Vasianovych.
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