Empowering Inclusion: Advocacy and Sustainable Community Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Ukraine

Project period:

01.06.2025 - 31.05.2027

Granted amount:

2,120,837,- DKK

Total budget:

2,219,237,- DKK

Organization:

AMIS – A More Inclusive Society

Partners:

“Djerela” Charity Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Naboskab - Udviklingsindsatser

World goals:

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Efforts take place in:

Ukraine

Resume

The "Empowering Inclusion" project strengthens community-based respite care in Ukraine, preventing institutionalization and addressing war-related challenges. Led by Djerela (Ukraine) and AMIS (Denmark), it expands respite care services, builds NGO capacity, and advocates for formal government recognition and funding. By piloting scalable respite care models, training 20 NGOs in service provision, advocacy, and fundraising, and empowering 100 self-advocates, the project ensures long-term sustainability and policy impact. It aligns with Ukraine’s disability reforms, positioning respite care as a recognized social service and a foundation for small group homes. The project integrates direct service delivery with NGO capacity-building and advocacy, engaging policymakers, civil society, and media to secure legislative change and public funding, ensuring a sustainable, rights-based care system in Ukraine.