FUIB launches the “Live to meet” platform for the integration of veterans into civilian life
According to updated data from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, as of April 2024, there are already more than 1,200,000 war veterans among us.
FUIB Bank in partnership with Superhumans, Veteran Hub, Invictus Games, Uklon and “Heart of Azovstal” is launching the social platform “Live Towards” which will help veterans of war, in particular with disabilities and impairments after severe injuries, to integrate into financial processes, labor relations , entrepreneurship and society in general. About this reported on the FUIB Facebook page.
Challenges of veterans
“Unfortunately, returning home, veterans face many challenges: the consequences of injury, psychological trauma, difficulties in adapting to civilian life. Often society does not understand their feelings and needs, and this creates a feeling of isolation for those who risked their lives for freedom each of us. Veterans should not overcome the challenges of return alone. That is why we have created the “Living Towards” platform, which will be a set of initiatives united by an important goal – that both civilians and veterans take steps to meet each other for quality integration. and interactions“, Ksenia Sikorska, marketing director of FUIB, comments on the launch of the platform.
Goals and objectives of the platform
The social platform aims to create a large supportive community of veterans and civilians. The goal is to build a favorable environment in which better understanding and cooperation can be achieved. An important component of the development of the “Live Towards” platform is the involvement of the veterans themselves in the process of its formation: they participate in the discussion of directions, in the testing and filling of projects.
The first projects of the platform
- Chatbot “Financial Restart” is an educational program with daily tips and tasks that increase the level of financial literacy of veterans. The program aims to teach veterans how to effectively manage their finances, budget and understand basic financial tools.
- The Inclusive Financial Hub is a space where educational events are held for veterans and their family members. In particular, meetings with economic experts who help to understand how to effectively manage one’s own budget, deal with the psychology of spending and earning opportunities, investments, lending, etc.
Partnership initiatives
The “Live to meet” platform was developed in cooperation with organizations that have experience in supporting veterans:
- Superhumans – deals with rehabilitation and social adaptation of veterans with disabilities.
- Veteran Hub – provides various services for veterans, including psychological support.
- Invictus Games – international sports competitions for wounded servicemen and veterans.
- Uklon – a Ukrainian taxi service that actively supports social initiatives.
- “Heart of Azovstal” – the support fund for the families of the dead and wounded servicemen of the “Azov” regiment.
Plans for the future
In the future, the “Living Towards” platform plans to expand the range of services and projects to provide even more opportunities for the integration of veterans into civilian life. It is planned to launch new initiatives aimed at supporting veterans in various areas of life, including employment, education and social adaptation.
