logo of NGO Families of Fallen Heroes of Lviv region with symbolic figure and red poppies

NGO “Families of Fallen Heroes of Lviv Region”

A public organization that has been supporting the families of fallen Ukrainian defenders, families of missing persons, veterans, and their families since 2021.

women during a meeting of NGO families of fallen heroes of Lviv region in an office

We have united

to be there for those who have experienced loss or uncertainty, to create a space for mutual support and to help them on their path to recovery. We run psychological groups, cultural events and master classes, work with the children of heroes and help vet

Participants of the veteran business fair present their own products at a city square in Lviv.

Veteran Business Fair

We founded a veteran business fair and created an association to support veteran entrepreneurship. A separate area of our activity is memorialization — preserving the memory of fallen heroes through joint initiatives and memorial spaces.

Collage of photos from a trip for children of fallen heroes families in Lviv region, including отдых, excursions, and activities.

Our mission

support families, preserve memory, and build a society in which veterans, families of the deceased and missing receive adequate assistance without having to fight for their rights.

We know what pain is.
We know it not from books or stories. We have experienced loss with our hearts. We waited for the war to end. We buried our loved ones. And despite everything, we found the strength to get up and learn to live on.

 

That is why we stand with other families. We can share our own experiences, support, help, and be a pillar of strength in the most difficult moments. We do not teach from theory; we speak from experience.

 

We have practical skills in working with veterans and their families. Starting from scratch, we created a veteran business fair and a veteran business support association because we know how important it is to have support at the beginning.

 

We bring people together, help them find the strength to move forward, and prove that even after the greatest losses, life goes on. It's easier together. Together, we can do more.

Team

Victoria Rodich

Head of a public organization and founder of the Veteran Business Fair

Viktoriia Rodych, head of the NGO of families of fallen heroes of Lviv region and founder of the Veteran Business Fair, during an event.

Helena Bilyk

Co-founder of a non-governmental organization

Helena Bilyk, co-founder of the NGO of families of fallen heroes of Lviv region and the Veteran Business Fair, during an event.

Olena Zhuravleva

Assistant to the head of the public organization

Olena Zhuravliova, assistant to the head of the NGO Families of Fallen Heroes of Lviv region.

Areas of our activity

Legal assistance

Legal assistance

Consulting on payments, status, and social protection for families of the deceased.

Psychological support

Psychological support

Support groups and individual therapy sessions for widows and parents.

Honoring the memory

Honoring the memory

Organization of commemorative events, installation of memorials, and creation of memorial books.

Information and personal support

Information and personal support

Free support groups are a safe space where you can improve your well-being, find support and tools for self-help, and be among those who are going through similar experiences.

Career counseling

Career counseling

Discuss with your support manager where to find job openings, how to describe your experience in your resume, and how to successfully pass an interview.

Support groups

Support groups

Discuss with your support manager where to find job openings, how to describe your experience in your resume, and how to successfully pass an interview.

Your support is important

Every hryvnia helps us organize rehabilitation for the children of fallen defenders.

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Partnership and cooperation
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