A significant meeting took place in Odesa between the municipal team and representatives of the program «Partnership for a Strong Ukraine» (PFRU), focusing on accessibility and inclusivity in the city.
During the dialogue, several strategic initiatives currently being implemented in our region were discussed:
- the creation of an accessibility route «East - West» as part of the National Accessibility Strategy;
- improvement of rehabilitation services;
- comprehensive support for veterans and their families;
- conducting accessibility lessons in educational institutions;
- designing urban spaces that are comfortable for all residents.
«I thank the director of the «Resilient Population» project, Alexey Mykhailychenko, and his team for their support and willingness to help Odesa and its residents», said Odesa's Deputy Mayor Pavlo Vugelman.
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PFRU – is a multilateral donor initiative supported by the British Embassy Kyiv, Estonian Embassy in Kyiv, Embassy of Canada to Ukraine, Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kyiv, Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine, and others.
The main goal of the «Resilient Population» project is to strengthen the resilience of Ukrainian society by creating an inclusive and favorable environment for the socio-economic integration of vulnerable groups, including veterans, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, and youth.
