The Chuhuiv community was visited by the Regional Recovery Manager of UNDP in Ukraine, Ana Lukatela, together with a team of specialists from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine.
As part of the visit, the UNDP delegation met with the Head of the Chuguiv City Military Administration, Halyna Minaeva. During the conversation, key areas of cooperation between the community and UNDP were discussed, in particular, the implementation of the project "EU4Recovery - Empowering Communities in Ukraine.".
Halyna Minaeva emphasized that today veteran policy is one of the priority areas of the Chuhuiv community.
«"We consider support for veterans comprehensively. It is important for us not only to create a high-quality system of services, but also to ensure conditions for the full reintegration of Defenders into peaceful life. We are grateful to UNDP for cooperation and support. The Chuhuiv community always works ahead to be ready for the challenges of the present and the future," noted Halyna Minaeva.
After the meeting, an event was held within the framework of the project "EU4Recovery - Empowering Communities in Ukraine", which was attended by UNDP representatives and members of the local working group on the implementation of the project.
During the meeting, Pavlo Artyomov, UNDP Ukraine Specialist, presented the results of a strategic session on creating an effective reintegration plan for veterans and their family members, which took place in the Chuhuiv community in early summer. Participants discussed the proposals developed, identified priorities, and further steps to implement the formed action plan.
Special attention was paid to the development of the mental health and psychosocial support system. The corresponding approach was presented by UNDP Ukraine specialist Polina Galahan. Community representatives also shared their experience of participating in UNDP training events and programs.
During the visit, the UNDP delegation got acquainted with the work of a number of social institutions of the Chuguiv community, in particular, they visited the Mental Health Center and the Rehabilitation Department of the Chuguiv Central Hospital, where they discussed the prospects for further development of services for community residents.
We would like to remind you that in 2026-2028, UNDP in Ukraine will implement the second phase of the flagship partnership with the European Union «EU4Recovery – Empowering Communities in Ukraine». The project aims to strengthen the capacity of communities in the recovery and sustainable development processes. Its key areas are improving the system of administrative service provision, strengthening public safety, supporting the reintegration of veterans, developing social and medical services, involving youth, expanding citizen participation in decision-making, promoting economic recovery and environmental conservation.
A working group for the implementation of the project has already been established in the Chuhuiv community, which holds regular meetings and coordinates the implementation of specific activities. The strategic session and the current monitoring visit of UNDP representatives have become important stages of joint work on creating an effective system of support for veterans, developing social services, and increasing community resilience.
