Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, veteran organizations have become centers of gravity both in local communities and at the national level: they support women and men veterans returning home, advocate for systemic rehabilitation and reintegration solutions, address issues of remembrance, and support families.
According to government estimates, there are already more than 1.5 million veterans in Ukraine — people who will need support, quality services, and dignified treatment.
Together with the European Union, the International Renaissance Foundation announced the “Hold the Line” call for proposals to support veteran organizations. In 2026, the fifth wave of this call was launched, with 17 projects selected for support from the following organizations:
- Mykolaiv Region Center for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation
- International Charitable Foundation “Oleksandr Tereshchenko Foundation”
- NGO “Zakhyst (Protection) – Association of Volunteers”
- NGO “Veteran Space ‘Unbroken’”
- NGO “Regional Veterans’ Union of ATO Participants of Rivne Region”
- Veterans & Civilians “Petros”
- NGO “Nomad Live”
- Charitable Organization “Charitable Foundation ‘Prince Sviatoslav the Brave Regiment’”
- NGO “Support Space ‘FAYTA’”
- All-Ukrainian League of Organizations of Persons with Visual Disabilities “Modern View”
- NGO “Psychological Support and Rehabilitation ‘Free Choice’”
- NGO “Union of Participants of the Russian-Ukrainian War ‘Pixel Heart’”
- Charitable Organization “Charitable Foundation Patronage Service ‘Angels’”
- NGO “Vshanuy (Honor Them)”
- Veterans Hub Odesa
- Civic Union “Vinnytsia Analytical and Educational Center ‘Veteran Space’”
- Charitable Organization “Zakarpattia Regional Charitable Foundation ‘BLAGO’”
Additionally, under the call for proposals, the Civic Resilience Program supported three more projects from its own financial reserve:
- Azov. Support
- Charitable Organization “Voznesensk Community Foundation”
- NGO “Association of Veterans of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine”
