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Volunteers of the NGO "Gesture of Support" were awarded state awards for the International Volunteer Day
As part of the celebration of the International Volunteer Day, activists of the NGO "Gesture of Support" received well-deserved state awards for their significant contribution to strengthening the country's defense capabilities, charitable and humanitarian activities.
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Continue Supporting the Most Vulnerable People
The public organization "Gesture of Help" provides daily assistance to people who find themselves in extremely difficult life circumstances. The organization’s volunteers assemble food packages, collect medicines, hygiene products, and other essential items to deliver them to those in greatest need.
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Ukrainian Sign Language Courses for Police and Rescuers Completed
On November 27, 2024, Ukrainian Sign Language courses for police and State Emergency Service employees in Ivano-Frankivsk region were successfully completed. 40 police officers and 40 rescuers completed the training, which began on October 30.
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Sign language courses for policemen and rescuers have started in Ivano-Frankivsk
In Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukrainian sign language courses for rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and police officers of the National Police began. The initiative is aimed at developing communication skills with people with hearing impairment to ensure safety and improve the quality of service provision.
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Ukrainian sign language courses for policemen and rescuers have ended in Kyiv
In Kyiv, courses on Ukrainian sign language, organized by the NGO "Gesture of Help" for policemen and rescuers, have ended. Almost 80 participants, including 39 policemen and 38 rescuers of the State Emergency Service, successfully passed the exam and received certificates.
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80 policemen and rescuers started training in sign language in Kyiv
From September 24 to October 23, 2024, 39 employees of the National Police of Ukraine and 38 rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine will undergo training at the Sign Language School of the NGO "Gesture of Help".
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Retreat for Military Servicemen and Their Families: Five Days of Rest, Support and Creativity
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Food kits and hygiene products for people with disabilities and immigrants
Our team prepared food kits, household chemicals, hygiene products and sweets for people with disabilities (adults and children), forced migrants and pensioners.
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Rest for the children of fallen servicemen
From August 5 to 10, 2024, the public organization "Gesture of Support" organized an unforgettable holiday for 43 children of fallen servicemen, 14 boys and 29 girls, of which 4 children are complete orphans.
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Master classes for people with disabilities
Workshops on making wooden products for people with disabilities were held in Volyn. This event became an important part of our program of support and inclusion aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.
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Autumn vacation for veterans! RECORD!
Fall vacation for veterans and their families is coming! In September, a retreat will be held near Kovel, which provides an opportunity to recharge and restore harmony. "Gesture of Help" NGO invites all military personnel and their families to this unforgettable holiday.
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The NGO "Gesture of Support" handed over another car to the military to carry out combat missions
Volunteers of the NGO "Gesture of Help" took an important step in supporting the Ukrainian defenders by handing over a freshly driven Nissan crossover to the Third Separate Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Deaf people in a war zone: how I help them
Sign language translator and volunteer of the NGO "Gesture of Support" Kateryna Mykhalyuk is raising eight children herself. From February 24, 2022, her entire family is involved in the evacuation of families with hearing-impaired people from all corners of Ukraine. But Kateryna's activities do not end with feeding, processing documents, treatment and crossing the border. They call her day and night from all continents, because they need help from the Ukrainian sign language, even during overseas births and weddings. The NGO "Gesture of Support" also cares about those who remain in Ukraine...
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Yaroslav Kotylkо was announced as the Prime Minister of Ukraine
Yaroslav Kotylk, head of the "Gesture of Support" public organization, was awarded the Prime Minister of Ukraine's gratitude for volunteering.
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A trip of volunteers to our defenders on the front line
The team of volunteers of the Public Organization "Gesture of Suppo" again went to the front line to support our servicemen in the most tense points of our country.
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We help those who are bedridden
Our extraordinary volunteers continue to do great good in our communities, especially bringing support to those who need it most.
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Let's do good together!
The social and political newspaper "Visti Kovelshchyna" interviewed Yaroslav Kotylk, the head of the "Gesture of Support" NGO. They talked about volunteering and the help of the Armed Forces
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A new inclusive house for people with disabilities was built
We are happy to share great news with you! The non-governmental organization "Gesture of Support" has taken an important step in improving the lives of people with disabilities - a new inclusive building has been built, which will become a place for recreation and events for this category of the population.
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Volunteers of the NGO "Gesture of Support" Received Thanks from the Volodymyr City Mayor
On the holiday day dedicated to gratitude to volunteers, the "Gesture of Help" public organization received recognition from the Vladimir city mayor for its active public position and boundless dedication to the cause of aid.
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Congratulations on the International Volunteer Appreciation Day
Today, on International Volunteer Appreciation Day, we want to express our sincere thanks to each of you for your extraordinary work and limitless contribution to the development of our community. Your help and dedication give us strength and hope, and your willingness to help selflessly warms our hearts.
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Volunteers of the "Gesture of Support" NGO: Not only lunches, but also repairs of transport for the military
In the daily work of the volunteers of the "Gesture of Support" NGO, there was a place not only for the organization of field lunches and the delivery of necessary resources for the military. Recently, activists willingly undertook the repair of transport necessary for the performance of official duties on the front line.
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The public organization "Gesture of Support" provides support to the military unit A4005
The public organization "Gesture of Support" provides support to the A4005 military unit by purchasing 12 sets of Cyma AKS-74 CM.040 airsoft assault rifles.
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sign language courses in the Lviv region have ended
"Gesture of support" public organization successfully completed Ukrainian sign language courses in the picturesque city of Chervonograd, Lviv Region!
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Our mission is to provide support and care!
At the "Gesture of Support" public organization, we strive to make every person in our society feel supported and valued.
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Barrier-free in every community
The public organization "Gesture of Support" took part in the conference "Barrier-free in every community", which took place recently in Volyn.
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From the bottom of my heart to the invincible defenders!
In these difficult times, when every day tests our resilience and faith in a better future, our public organization "Gesture of Support" stands side by side with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Public Organization "Gesture of Help" Awarded High Honor by the Chief Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
In recognition of their tireless support and contribution to the country's defense, the public organization "Gesture of Help" has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Chief Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi. This award symbolizes deep gratitude for the active civic stance, selfless patriotism, and significant assistance the organization has provided to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in their fight for peace and freedom of our state.
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Courses in Ukrainian Sign Language
The NGO "Gesture of Support" has launched an exceptional and highly significant project in the city of Chervonograd, Lviv region, by organizing courses in Ukrainian Sign Language. This initiative aims to increase the level of accessibility and inclusivity among key Ukrainian state services, specifically targeting employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the National Police, as well as local government officials and state civil servants.
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Magical Christmas Performance for Deaf Children
🎄🎁 Magical Christmas Performance for Deaf Children by NGO "Gesture of support" in Volodymyr 🎉✨ Dear friends! We are thrilled to share the enchanting moments from the Christmas performance organized by our NGO "Gesture of Help" in the city of Volodymyr (Volyn region). This event was a special gift for deaf children, filled with the charm and joy of the holiday season.
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Happy holidays to the Inclusive Resource Center of the Turiya Settlement Council of the Volyn Region
The public organization "Gesture of Help" visited the Inclusive Resource Center of the Turiya Settlement Council of the Volyn Region with gifts and a theatrical performance on the occasion of Christmas.
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Training of Rivne Region's State Emergency Service Workers in Basic Sign Language
We are thrilled and proud to announce that our organization, "Gesture of Help," has successfully completed a training course in the basics of Ukrainian sign language for the workers of the State Emergency Service of Rivne Region.
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Honoring the Tireless Work of "Gesture of Support" Volunteers
In our world, there are many heroes who don't wear capes. They don't seek attention and they don't wait for gratitude. They are the volunteers of "Gesture of Support". It is their relentless work, boundless generosity of spirit, and unbreakable belief in change that form the pillars of our society.
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NGO "Gesture of Support" Participates in Social Conference "We Exist! Hear Us! With Sign Language, We Are Equal"
The public organization "Gesture of Support" actively participated in the social conference "We Exist! Hear Us! With Sign Language, We Are Equal", where important discussions on accessibility in society were held. The conference included two panel discussions focused on understanding why accessibility is a key issue that affects every person and all aspects of life.
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Kovel: Successful Completion of Ukrainian Sign Language School for Police and State Emergency Service
Kovel, 15.11.2023 – The public organization "Gesture of Help" has announced the successful completion of the Ukrainian Sign Language School, a specialized training program for the police and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine conducted in the Kovel region.
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We made a special visit to children with disabilities
Today, the team of the Public Organization "Gesture of support" made a special visit to children with disabilities who live on the territory of the Holovnensk settlement council. With warm smiles and kindness in our hearts, we visited these extraordinary children and brought them unforgettable moments of joy.
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Open Cup of Invincibility of the Nation from Boch among people with musculoskeletal disorders
The non-governmental organization "Gesture of support" joined the organization of the charity Open Cup of Invincibility of the Nation from Boch among people with musculoskeletal disorders.
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Visited with gifts for children from vulnerable categories residing in Ratnivshchyna
The public organization "Gesture of support" visited with gifts for children from vulnerable categories residing in Ratnivshchyna. The host, Vadim Dulub, began the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in the war.
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Gratitude for the sign language courses
The head of the Kovel District State Administration O. Cheren and the head of the Kovel District Council V. Shvorak recognized the NGO "Gesture Of Support" for conducting Ukrainian sign language courses for employees of state and local authorities.
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A holiday for children in Ratnivshchyna
The Gesture Of Support NGO came with gifts for vulnerable children living in Ratnivtsi district.
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Sign language courses for public institutions of Kovel district completed
Employees of executive authorities and local governments of the Kovel district of Volyn Oblast took a two-month course to master practical skills in Ukrainian sign language at the Sign Language School of the NGO "Gesture Of Support".
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023!
The public organization "Gesture Of Support" sincerely wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
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Purchase of another vehicle for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Gesture Of Support NGO has purchased another off-road vehicle for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Outdoor activities for people with disabilities
On October 15, 2022, the "Gesture Of Support" NGO organized a field trip for people with disabilities.
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We purchased a vehicle for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The NGO "Gesture Of Support" purchased a car for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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Meeting with families of military personnel
The Gesture Of Support NGO held a meeting with the families of military personnel who are defending our homeland from the enemy.
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Unity vacation 2022
In July, a regular "Unity" vacation for people with physical disabilities was held in Volyn near the city of Kovel
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A seminar was held for people with physical disabilities with elements of the training "I am in the whole world and the whole world is in me"
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Awarding of the NGO "Gesture Of Support"
Today, on 22.08.2022, the NGO "Gesture Of Support" was awarded a Certificate of Honor from the Kovel District Military Administration and the Kovel District Council.
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Help for the "Azov" regiment
The NGO "Gesture Of Support" has once again visited our defenders who are stationed at the forefront.
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Interaction of civil society with central and local executive authorities and their crucial role in the development of Ukraine
On the initiative of the NAPD Secretariat and within the framework of the project "Promoting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities through the Development of Inclusive Laws and Policies" with the support of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), an information meeting "Interaction of State and Public Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the Time of War" was held on May 25, 2022 on the Zoom platform.
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Supporting people affected by the war
The organization "Gesture Of Support" helps and supports people who suffered as a result of the attack of Russian troops on their homes.
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Helping the military
The "Gesture Of Support" organization had the opportunity to travel to eastern Ukraine and help the military
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Meeting people with special needs
Since the outbreak of the war, many people have been fleeing their homes and fleeing to western Ukraine. Among the IDPs are also many people with disabilities, who are doomed to a sedentary lifestyle due to their limited mobility, and in an area they do not know well.
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Gifts for special people
We prepared and distributed 150 gifts for people with disabilities
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We sent help to the hospital
Our Gesture Of Support team delivered aid to the hospital in the village of Zarichne
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Okhtyrka today
The volunteers of the Gesture Of Support organization had the opportunity to go to Sumy region and serve people. This is the area where the fighting was directly taking place, so there is a lot of destruction and Ukrainians affected by the war.
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Helping people affected by the war
Volunteers from the Gesture Of Support organization delivered clothes, bedding, hygiene products and food packages to people in the village of Bobryk.
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Delivery of food packages
Thanks to your help, we were able to deliver and distribute food packages, clothing and personal care products.
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Our feedback
Every day we are approached by people who have found themselves in difficult life circumstances due to the war. We are always looking for opportunities to help every family and individual.
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Helping people with disabilities
Our volunteers delivered wheelchairs for people with special needs to the Nursing Home in Kovel.
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Helping people in villages
Volunteers of the Gesture Of Support delivered food to the villages of Chernihiv region. Join us to help people together. Many people need your help today.
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Food delivery to villages in Chernihiv region
Our organization traveled to the villages of Chernihiv region that were under the occupation of Russian soldiers. We delivered more than 300 food packages and various personal care products.
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Bobryk village. Life during the occupation
Recently, our team from the " Gesture Of Support" organization visited the village of Bobryk. The volunteers distributed food, hygiene products, clothes and talked to the residents.
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On April 13, a team of volunteers from the " Gesture Of Support" organization made a trip to the village of Zarichne. We delivered medical beds, wheelchairs, many medicines, clothes and bedding to the local hospital. We also brought a wheelchair, clothes and hygiene products for a large family in need.
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One of the important areas of our work is helping orphans and low-income families. Today, the number of people in need of support is only growing. We try to help them with food and necessary things for living. Please join us!
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Borodianka today
The devastation in Borodyanka is the worst thing our team has seen. The scale of the destruction is enormous. Collapsed and burned buildings, destroyed schools and kindergartens, tanks ran over and shot at cars with "children" written on them, ruins and damaged debris everywhere.
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Helping people with disabilities
Our volunteers donated wheelchairs, rollators and personal care products.
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The present of the occupied Kyiv region
Today, we, as volunteers of the" Gesture Of Support" organization, made a trip to the Kyiv region, namely to the territory that was under the occupation of Russian soldiers. What happened there cannot leave anyone indifferent. We invite you to join us and support our organization, which serves the victims of war, financially. There is a great need now, so let's cooperate for the glory of God!
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Helping internally displaced persons
The Gesture Of Support NGO continues to help internally displaced persons.
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The Gesture Of Support NGO had the opportunity to travel to the Kharkiv region and serve people there.
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Humanitarian aid for Bobrovitskaya community
On April 2, 2022, the volunteer organization "Gesture Of Support" from Volyn delivered about 3 tons of humanitarian aid to the Bobrovytsia community.
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Delivery of aid to Kyiv region
Destroyed houses, damaged cars, deserted streets - people are forced to flee their homes. These are the realities of Ukraine today.
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Evacuating people from the city of Bucha
Since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the Gesture Of Support NGO has been evacuating people from the hot spots of our homeland.
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We provide a roof over your head
Every day, the Gesture Of Support NGO helps hundreds of Ukrainians find a roof over their heads.
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Helping vulnerable people
The Gesture Of Support NGO helps vulnerable people during the war.
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We help refugees
All our employees are helping refugees in this difficult time for Ukraine. We have purchased the most necessary items for the IDPs.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022!
Dear friends, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Charity of the NGO "Gesture Of Support"
Christmas encourages us to do more good deeds. This is exactly what the Gesture Of Support NGO is doing during these holidays.
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Gesture Of Support NGO gets free access to Grammarly services
On December 1, 2021, the Gesture Of Support NGO gained access to Grammarly's premium services. Grammarly is developing an online platform to help people communicate effectively in English.
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Protect your rights: free legal education for people with disabilities
The Academy of Labor, Social Relations and Tourism (Kyiv) within the framework of the project "Believe in Yourself" invites people with disabilities to receive higher education in the specialty "Law" at the expense of the Fund for Social Protection of Disabled People
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We talk about volunteering on Kyiv Live TV channel
Today, Yaroslav Kotylko, the head of the NGO, spoke live on Kyiv Live TV channel about the activities of the volunteers of the Gesture Of Support NGO.
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A festive meeting
The Gesture Of Support NGO held a charity event to mark May 9, handing out gifts and holding a number of events.
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The Gesture Of Support NGO became a member of the All-Ukrainian Public Association "National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine"
The public organization "Gesture Of Support" became a member of the public union "All-Ukrainian Public Association "National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine" (PU AAPDU). The All-Ukrainian Public Association of the National Assembly of Persons with Disabilities was established on September 22, 2001 to unite public organizations whose members are persons with disabilities, coordinate actions and consolidate their efforts aimed at improving the situation of persons with disabilities in Ukraine, promoting the protection of their constitutional rights, enhancing their role and social status in society.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022!
Dear friends, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Get a profession in tourism: a new opportunity for people with disabilities
As part of the Believe in Yourself project, the Academy of Labor, Social Relations and Tourism (Kyiv) is adding a new opportunity for people with disabilities to receive higher education in Tourism Management and Tourism at the expense of the Social Protection Fund for the Disabled.
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We are on Linkedln
Friends, we have good news! We can now be found on the professional platform Linkedln. We invite you to visit our page and join the Gesture Of Support community for people with disabilities.
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NGO "Gesture Of Support" participated in the Civil Match
Gesture Of Support took part in Civil Match, an intensive online networking event that helps to find partners in 10 countries, synchronize values, create joint projects, and even help to obtain funding together.
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We are postponing the annual Unity vacation for people with disabilities
In connection with the strengthening of quarantine measures due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Gesture Of Support NGO, with the idea of preserving your life and health, is forced to cancel the annual Unity Recreation for people with disabilities for an indefinite period of time.
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Government extends adaptive quarantine until July 31
Due to the growing number of cases, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended the quarantine restrictions until July 31, 2020.
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NGO "Gesture Of Support" became a member of the program "Google for non-profit organizations"
The Gesture Of Support NGO meets Google's requirements for nonprofit organizations and has gained access to Google products and tools that help them find new donors, volunteers, and supporters, as well as work more efficiently.
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Attention! Coronavirus COVID-19
We warn the elderly and people with immune system problems about the increased health risk of the COVID-19 coronavirus. We decided to share information from the Ministry of Health about the similarities between COVID-19 and the influenza virus so that you can recognize them.
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Who will receive a social scholarship and how
The Government of Ukraine has decided to expand the list of university students eligible for social scholarships in 2020.
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How to get free legal aid for people with disabilities
Yaroslav Kotylko, head of the NGO "Gesture Of Support", provided advice on obtaining free legal aid for people with disabilities.
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ATTENTION! Enrollment for free training in modern IT professions for people with disabilities has started
The Ministry of Social Policy has launched the social project "You Can Do Anything! The possibilities are endless!". The full-cycle project consists of providing all people with disabilities with the opportunity to study free of charge in online courses and, upon graduation, to take part in a competition for vacant positions in leading IT companies in Ukraine
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How to get state aid if you live with a person with a disability of group I or II due to a mental disorder
The care allowance is provided to an able-bodied person who is registered or permanently resides in the same living space with a person with a disability of group I or II due to a mental disorder, who, according to the conclusion of the medical commission of a medical institution, needs constant third-party care, and who provides care for him or her.
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Rehabilitation of children with disabilities
In 2019, a new mechanism was introduced to provide rehabilitation services for children with disabilities based on the "money follows the person" principle, which will ensure targeting, transparency and improve the quality of rehabilitation services.
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Multifunctional beds and chairs for people with special needs
Today we have received multifunctional beds and chairs for people with special needs from the NGO Agape Ukraine.
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We received financial assistance
On January 14, 2020, the public organization "Gesture Of Support" received financial assistance from the Renaissance Foundation
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Every year on December 3, Ukraine joins the international community in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. People with disabilities face difficult challenges, but overcome them with exceptional strength of spirit and unwavering faith in life.
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Preparation of the recreation area
Even though it's freezing outside, we're not letting this stop us from working on the arrangement of our new recreation center for people with special needs.
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BOCHA sports competitions with friends!
The NGO "Association of Persons with Disabilities "Dobrodiya in Action" expressed gratitude to the NGO "Gesture Of Support" for holding the event
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Action "Healthy Nation Against Discrimination Against People with Disabilities"
On July 14, 2017, in the city of Kovel, the Gesture Of Support NGO held an action called "Healthy Nation Against Discrimination Against People with Disabilities" in support of people with physical disabilities.
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Helping those who cannot help themselves
The Gesture Of Support NGO visited people who are permanently bedridden.
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"Crystal" twins from Volyn started their own business to raise money for surgery
Our friends are raising funds for the operation
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Head of the NGO "Gesture Of Support" visited the Association of People with Disabilities "OSTOJA" (Wroclaw, Poland)
Yaroslav Kotylko, head of the Gesture Of Support NGO, visited the OSTOJA Association of People with Disabilities in Wroclaw, Poland.
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Recreation for people with disabilities in Mariupol
In August, it has become a tradition to organize a vacation for people with disabilities in the frontline area near the city of Mariupol. Every year the number of participants increases, which shows the relevance and great need for such work. Many young and old people in wheelchairs and crutches were able to relax and learn, discover themselves and their talents, develop their creativity and show their knowledge, in short, this week gave a lot of positive impressions and our team of volunteers is happy that we were able to help everyone.
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Recreation for people with disabilities in the city of Kaniv
This week volunteers of the Gesture Of Support NGO worked in the city of Kaniv. The city of Kaniv is famous for the fact that Taras Shevchenko worked and was buried there, and also for the fact that kind and friendly people live here, as our volunteers have just seen. During the week, our NGO organized various activities for people with disabilities. The vacation that took place in Kaniv became a place where people with special needs gained strength and confidence, courage and determination, and we tried to help them.
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