More than half of Ukrainian veterans — 55% — named family support as the most important factor in their return to civilian life. These data were released by the international organization IREX as part of the Veterans Reintegration Program based on the results of the study “The Experience of Veterans’ Reintegration after 2022.”
For most of those surveyed, the process of returning to civilian life remains difficult. 65% of respondents acknowledged that adaptation after service is difficult. Despite this, family and loved ones become the main source of support for many during this period. It is the family environment that helps restore a sense of stability, provides psychological support, and facilitates employment.
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The study also showed that the demand for psychological assistance among veterans is gradually increasing, although 63% of them have never sought such services. Veterans with disabilities expressed the greatest willingness to receive psychological support—38% of them would like to receive free assistance from specialists.
Another important issue is awareness of government services. Almost a third of respondents admitted that they were unaware of their rights to employment, business support, or social guarantees. At the same time, those who took advantage of such opportunities were generally satisfied with their quality.
When it comes to work, half of veterans do not have serious difficulties finding employment. However, among those who did encounter problems, the most common reasons cited were lack of professional skills, experience, physical limitations, or employer prejudice.
At the same time, family again plays a key role: 36% of veterans found work through relatives, and another 46% through acquaintances, including fellow soldiers.
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