EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO VETERAN REINTEGRATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS
Authors:   Higher Educational Institution “King Danylo University, Havadzyn Nataliia , Hryhorska Nataliia ,   Higher Educational Institution “King Danylo University, Tykhoniuk Andrii ,   Higher Educational Institution “King Danylo University
Published: October 2024

The issue of approaches to veteran reintegration in the management of public organizations has been brought about by the increasing number of war veterans. After the start of the fullscale invasion of Ukraine, the goal of public organizations, in addition to volunteer activities related to humanitarian assistance to the military, has become helping veterans reintegrate into civilian life. In search of ways to do this, many relevant approaches to veteran reintegration have emerged. The article defines the essence of the concept of “reintegration” and “public organization” and characterizes their types; analyzes the experience of Ukraine and other countries in the issue of war veteran reintegration; and analyzes the activities of some existing public organizations in Ukraine that are involved in helping war veterans reintegrate. The process of social reintegration is defined as the restoration of vital interactions in society for the sake of well-being, dignity, and social integrity of the individual. A public organization is a type of social non-profit self-organization created to realize social interests in a specific sphere, field, or sector of activity, profession, as defined by its charter, as well as to satisfy and protect the lawful common interests of its members. The following types are highlighted: charitable organizations; professional organizations; employer organizations; trade unions; other public organizations. Types of non-profit organizations include: organizations engaged in cultural and recreational activities; educational and research centers; non-profit health organizations; social service organizations; environmental and animal protection organizations; development centers; public and human rights organizations; charitable organizations; international organizations. World experience is considered, including the example of the Croatian Homeland War Veterans Association and the American context. Most organizations had the same goals: increasing medical benefits and building new hospitals for veterans; strengthening existing pension systems and benefits for former servicemen and their families; establishing a new Veterans Bureau. The work also discusses the effectiveness of reintegration through immersion in the educational process. After the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022, the need to help veterans became more evident. Currently, the state does not consider assistance to war veterans only in the form of subsidies but much more broadly, namely in the Government’s Plan of Priority Actions. In Ukraine, in addition to the state, non-governmental non-profit organizations, including those founded by veterans, are involved in the process of war veteran reintegration. Examples of successful public initiatives are considered: “Principle”, “Charitable Foundation “Veterano Hub”, “Charitable Foundation “After Service” and others. At present, there are many public organizations in Ukraine created to help veterans reintegrate or that are actually engaged in this aсtivity.