The government project “Army of Recovery” was launched in October 2022.
For Donetsk region, which has long remained in an area of heightened security risks, this initiative has become more than just a form of temporary employment—it is an effective mechanism for supporting both communities and residents. Since the project was introduced in the region, 36,000 referrals for socially useful works have been issued.
Every day, participants of the Army of Recovery are involved in tasks essential to maintaining the stable functioning of frontline settlements. They provide assistance to elderly people, persons with limited mobility, and people with disabilities. For many recipients, this support is critically important—ranging from the delivery of humanitarian aid packages to ensuring basic care.
A significant role is also played by work at critical infrastructure facilities and protective structures. In Donetsk region’s communities, participants in socially useful works are engaged in equipping shelters, cleaning territories, carrying out current repairs, restoring damaged premises, and clearing debris after shelling. These tasks require prompt execution and allow people to remain and work in their home communities.
In addition to receiving a stable income, this work gives participants a sense of involvement in a common cause and confidence that even in difficult conditions they are making a meaningful contribution to supporting their community and the state.
For reference: Within the framework of the government project Army of Recovery, payment for a full month of socially useful work from January 1, 2026 amounts to UAH 12,970, and for participants from frontline territories and veterans — UAH 17,294.
More details about the project: https://www.dcz.gov.ua/people/socialwork
Call center of the Donetsk Regional Employment Center: 0-800-219-713.