What does independence mean?
The freedom to make choices about your own life.
The right to health and access to care.
The dignity of living without stigma or exclusion.
The power to speak, participate and shape your future.
For 25 years, these principles have guided AFEW International’s work with communities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Ukraine has long been an integral part of the AFEW Partnership and our shared regional work.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we stand with our partners, colleagues and communities across Ukraine. We honour their strength and their commitment to building a healthier and more inclusive future—one in which every person can live with dignity, participate meaningfully and shape their own life.
