The 'Depaul Ukraine' fund may cease its operations due to the lack of critical status from the Ministry of Restoration of Ukraine. Established in 2007, this fund is part of the international Depaul group, headquartered in the UK, and has been providing assistance to homeless individuals, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), for many years.
Lack of Government Support
The Ministry of Restoration, led by Minister Mykola Kalashnikov, has not granted critical status, resulting in the loss of reservations for all the fund's branches across the country. This situation raises concerns among those receiving assistance, as well as among volunteers and staff of the fund, who are reaching out to the minister for support.
Public Reaction
The situation has sparked outrage among the public. Individuals receiving help from the fund, along with concerned citizens, express their worries that assistance for the homeless and IDPs may be halted at a time when it is critically needed. They question why such issues must be resolved only through appeals to high-ranking officials, such as the King or the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Importance of the 'Depaul Ukraine' Fund
The 'Depaul Ukraine' fund plays a crucial role in supporting the most vulnerable segments of the population. Thanks to funding from international partners, the fund provides:
- shelter for the homeless;
- employment assistance;
- psychological support;
- social services for IDPs.
Without government support, the fund's operations may be severely hampered, leading to an increase in the number of homeless and socially vulnerable individuals in Ukraine.