A "social taxi" has been launched in Odesa region

A "social taxi" has been launched in Odesa region

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Four communities in Odesa Oblast have received special vehicles from GIZ to transport people with disabilities to hospitals, rehabilitation centers and educational institutions.

Four communities in Odesa region have received special cars to transport people with disabilities to hospitals, rehabilitation centers and educational institutions. This is reported by the Odesa Regional State Administration, UNN reports.

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For example, in the Kodymska, Starokozatska, Oknyanska and Artsyzka communities, people with disabilities and people who cannot use public transport for health reasons will be able to get to public hospitals and specialized institutions, as well as other places to receive the necessary assistance and services.

The special vehicles were donated by the German Society for International Cooperation GIZ.

We are grateful to the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and personally to Julia Gruber, Project Director of the GIZ Special Support Program for Ukraine / EU4ResilientRegions. They have already implemented many projects in the region that clearly show people what changes are taking place in their communities thanks to international partners. And today we see another example of the care and support of the German Government

 , - said the head of regional state administrations Oleh Kiper.

A total of 31 specialized vehicles were purchased for communities in 9 oblasts of Ukraine, of which 29 were purchased with funds from the German government and 2 from the European Union