At the Barrier-Free Council, the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity presented the Flagship Project "Active Longevity"

On September 29, the National Barrier-Free Council met under the chairmanship of First Lady Olena Zelenska and Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi. Participants summed up the interim results of implementing the 2025–2026 Action Plan, presented flagship projects and defined tasks for the rest of the year.

Speaking about flagship projects, Olena Zelenska stressed: "It is important that they do not remain isolated success stories, but become part of a larger, common path."

The Government has supplemented the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space until 2030 with a new goal: to support the activity, independence and engagement of people aged 50 and older.

To implement this goal, the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity developed and presented the flagship project "Active Longevity," which is intended to encourage the creation of opportunities for self-fulfillment and support for older people in communities.

"Older people have experience, knowledge and professional potential. Many want and are able to work, study, take part in community life and remain independent. The 'Active Longevity' project should create more opportunities for this," said Inna Solodka, Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity.

Today, about 19% of Ukraine's population are people aged 65 and older. War, forced migration, a shrinking working-age population and low birth rates are intensifying the trend of demographic change.

The project will cover support for physical and mental health, opportunities for continued professional activity and retraining, and access to educational, medical and social services.

As part of the project, communities plan to open active longevity centers and develop educational programs, physical activity and disease prevention, as well as care services and employment support.

The project's targets include reaching 20–30% of people aged 50 and older with relevant programs and increasing employment in this age group by 5–10%.

"Developing an active longevity policy is an important investment in Ukraine's social and economic resilience," concluded Inna Solodka.