In July 2026, the legal team provided systematic legal support across three key areas: comprehensive legal protection for participants of the "Hero's Compass" program, organization-wide preparation for international AEE accreditation, and full operational, legal, and grant support for the "DTCare UA" Charitable Foundation (DTCare).
Key Performance Indicators
Consultation Work: Provided over 55 professional legal consultations.
Procedural & Official Documentation: Drafted over 15 procedural documents (attorney inquiries, statements of claim, complaints regarding the inaction of state enforcement officers, and official requests to employers).
Inventory & Accounting: Conducted a factual analysis and inventory of 400 humanitarian cargo items based on photo and video records.
Grant Reporting: Fully prepared and finalized the financial and legal document package under the agreement with the "Vidrodzhennya Rehionu" Charitable Foundation (Interpipe).
Accreditation: Processed the block of AEE standard requirements regarding insurance coverage for operational activities.
Legal Support for Veterans and "Hero's Compass" Participants
Legal support covered current cohort participants, alumni of previous programs, and their family members.
Breakdown of Consultation Work by Area:
Social Protection & Status (14 cases):
Confirmation of Combatant (UBD) status.
Extracts from the State Register of Veterans for children (meal and educational benefits).
Guidance on Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 704 (digital needs cards).
Procedural & Court Cases (12 cases):
Drafting claims, complaints, and attorney inquiries regarding military allowance payments.
Protecting interests in court and criminal proceedings.
Filing complaints regarding inaction by state bailiffs.
Medical Care & Military Medical Commissions (MMC) (9 cases):
Guidance through MMC processes and appealing their decisions.
Exercising rights to priority medical service.
Assistance programs for veterans with visual impairments (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 674).
Education & Employment (8 cases):
Implementation of Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 706 (second higher/master's education, driving courses, business training).
Drafting official letters to employers regarding job preservation and employee participation in camps.
Housing, Land, Property & Family (7+ cases):
Handling inheritance cases (communication with notaries).
Procedures for acquiring land plots.
Housing registration lists and debt settlement.
Protection of parental rights (family law).
Reissuing disability certificates.
Outreach & Public Activities:
Group Events: Conducted a 2-hour offline legal session with participants of the Hero 15 cohort.
Advocacy & Coordination: Participated in board meetings of veteran NGOs; processed document packages for awarding regional honors to defenders.
Information Monitoring: Provided continuous updates to veterans on changes in legislation, benefits, grants, and state support programs.
Institutional Development, Compliance, and AEE Accreditation
Significant attention was given to internal enhancements of the organization's legal framework:
Preparation for AEE Accreditation (Joint Work by Anna and Olha):
Analyzed international AEE standard requirements regarding insurance protection.
Formulated legal recommendations regarding mandatory types of insurance, designation of responsible parties, and procedures for annual coverage reviews.
Prepared a complete list of supporting documentation required for accreditation.
Work on the Charter & Internal Governance:
Conducted a legal analysis and drafted amendments to the organization's Charter to bring it into compliance with legal requirements.
Updated participant consent forms (personal data processing, photo/video release).
Formulated a legal position regarding the compliance of "Hero's Compass" program activities with insurance regulations.
Team Development: Prepared an official request to the Ukrainian Red Cross Society to conduct a first-aid training session for team members.
Operational & Grant Support ("DTCare UA" / DTCare)
The legal service ensured full transparency in the use of raised funds and property accounting:
Grant Closure with "Vidrodzhennya Rehionu" (Interpipe):
Drafted and executed a full set of agreements, budgets, and service acceptance acts with Sole Proprietor (FOP) O. Kasprovych.
Compiled the final financial and legal package (contract, annexes, receipts, acts, calculations) and made necessary adjustments to the financial report.
Humanitarian Resource Management:
Processed photo and video documentation of received assistance, allowing 400 inventory line items to be accurately recorded in the inventory sheet.
Month-End Summary
In July 2026, the legal department demonstrated strong productivity. Beyond scaling direct legal assistance to veterans (over 55 individual cases handled and 60+ hours of consultations provided), key strategic results were achieved: laying the foundation for international AEE accreditation, updating charter documents, and completing grant reporting for organizational partners.