Poland Will Welcome the First 30 Ukrainian Veterans for Rehabilitation
Poland is launching a rehabilitation program for demobilized Ukrainian soldiers. The first participants will be 30 veterans, who will be divided into three groups of 10 people each. Over the course of several weeks, they will undergo physical rehabilitation and recovery in Poland.
The project was organized by Polish sociologist Jakub Wygnański, president of the Stocznia Foundation, and the Association of Ukrainians in Poland. The veterans will be hosted in the town of Gurowo-Iławeckie in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. The rehabilitation will make use of the facilities at the local hospital and health resort.
The first group is planned to be formed in Vinnytsia, where the organizers are collaborating with local partners. The criteria for selecting participants are still being developed—they must take into account how well the program’s offerings meet the needs of each individual veteran. The organizers emphasize that the program will not be limited to medical procedures. Ukrainian veterans will live within the community and interact with local residents.
Gurovo-Ilavets was chosen, in particular, because of its significant Ukrainian community. More than 10% of the town’s population consists of descendants of Ukrainians who were resettled during Operation Vistula.
“We believe that veterans should be surrounded by the care of this community—not only in terms of medical care, but also in all other aspects of life,” said Vygnyansky.
A significant portion of the costs will be funded by the “Polish Business Council” foundation through individual contributions from its members. According to the foundation’s president, Malgorzata Durska, nearly 500,000 zlotys were raised in just one weekend. The funds are planned to be used for transportation, lodging, meals, and rehabilitation for Ukrainian veterans.
The organizers also view the program as a way to demonstrate public support for Ukraine in Poland.
Source: Sestry.eu
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