Thousands of Ukrainians who lost their jobs due to the war are joining the "Army of Restoration" - a government initiative. Temporarily unemployed individuals and IDPs receive up to 16,000 UAH per month for rebuilding the country. Since the beginning of the year, participants have been issued 96,000 referrals, and 870 million hryvnias have already been allocated for their wages. This is reported by the State Employment Service.
Project participants perform socially important tasks – from assisting those affected by the war to participating in infrastructure restoration and the construction of protective structures.
What is the salary of temporarily unemployed individuals in the "Army of Restoration"
The average wage amounts to around 12,000 hryvnias per month, which is equivalent to 1.5 minimum wages. In frontline territories, the payment has been increased to 16,000 hryvnias, or two minimum wages.
The "Army of Restoration" provides people not only with work but also with the opportunity to gain new knowledge and practical experience that will be useful after the end of the war. The program is being implemented in 19 regions of Ukraine with the approval of local military administrations.
What work is done in the "Army of Restoration"
Among the main areas of work:
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manufacturing camouflage nets, trench candles, sewing adaptive clothing, and repairing equipment for the Armed Forces;
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preparing long-term storage foods, dry rations, and energy bars for the military;
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assisting people with disabilities, the elderly, children, and those affected by the war;
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providing legal and psychological support to military families, including those of the deceased and missing persons.
The largest number of referrals were issued in three regions:
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Kharkiv region – over 42,000 persons;
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Donetsk region – around 34,000;
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Kyiv region – 33,000 participants.
Earlier we wrote about where the most active rebuilding is taking place.