In accordance with the Concept of military-patriotic education in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and central executive bodies, whose activities are directed and coordinated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine through the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and with the aim of further development of national consciousness, forming a sense of patriotism based on spirituality and morality in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and central executive bodies, whose activities are directed and coordinated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine through the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, as well as promoting the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people, the project «Friendly Support» is being implemented.

The «Friendly Support» project is closely connected with such a unique social phenomenon as volunteering.

Project objectives:

• unite cadets, students, teachers of higher education institutions, war veterans and pensioners of the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to carry out volunteering and patriotic education;

• provide support and assistance to those who need it (Defenders and Defenders of Ukraine, families of the dead (deceased), wounded police officers, national guardsmen, border guards, rescuers, servicemen released from captivity and their family members, children and adults with special needs) through the implementation of volunteer projects;

• ensure equal access for all-round development and self-realization;

• promote the preservation and restoration of historical and cultural heritage and the environment.