Restoring What War Destroys

33 days,11 lives: vital count of our WIA program’s fight for survival across borders. This war has brought injuries of unprecedented complexity into our lives: the widespread use of drones and explosive munitions frequently causes combined trauma — multiple limb injuries, burns, organ damage, and severe infections. Treating them demands immediate, unconventional decisions, highly specialized professionals, and cutting-edge technology. Every hour lost can cost a person their life — or their chance at recovery. Recognizing the gap between what is needed and what actually exists is the first step toward closing it. Between the battlefield and survival stands logistics. Our goal is always the same: to get the wounded on time to where modern medicine can give them the best possible chance. More than 11 is not just a number. It is more than 11 times we picked up the phone, reached out to a hospital, pushed through bureaucratic walls, explained to a confused family what was happening, built logistics from scratch, and finally got a wounded person to  better care . Peace is built by people — those who survived and were given a chance at a future. Because between the words “wounded” and “healed” lies an enormous body of work —phone calls in the middle of the night, documents needed signing yesterday. Families who don’t know what to hold onto. Through every shadow and every midnight call, we remain by their side. Heartfelt thanks to @netherlandsforukraine_ — your support means everything to our resilience. Also we express our deepest gratitude to the team @artesans.resq.ua for your outstanding dedication and providing critical medical transportation for our wounded defenders. 🙏

8h ago

Despite Russia’s ongoing war of aggression, the repatriation of remains one of the most difficult and emotionally demanding processes in restoring the identities of those who have perished. Every name carries a story, and every identified individual represents a step toward peace and closure for their family. One of our Foundation’s core missions is to support future justice — not by simply documenting the truth or acting as advocates, but by doing the work in the field and training forensic experts to return names to the dead. We do this to bring answers without retraumatizing those who still wait, moving through this darkness with unwavering dignity. We sincerely thank @united24.media @jamalmarcelin and @mykyta_shandyba for raising awareness and sharing this critically important topic in the media.

1 week ago

Ukraine’s Pride and Strength. Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operate in the shadows to bring light back to our land. You are the elite, the brave, and the unstoppable. We are honored to collaborate with the SOF and stand proud in our commitment to supporting them. While you perform the impossible at the front, we stand firm behind you, providing everything necessary for victory. To those who fought and returned on their shields — your sacrifice will never be forgotten!

2 weeks ago

Шануємо героїв як живий біль і водночас життєдайну силу нашої нації. Пам’ять про американських добровольців, які, перетнули атлантику й віддали найдорожче за нашу свободу, має бути частиною нашого щоденного ритму, дихання, та дій. Ці цінності стали фундаментом заходу «Memorial Day. Вшанування памʼяті американців, що воювали за Україну», який відбувався за ініціативи Оксани Сивак та художника Олександра Клименка, співтворця циклу @ammo.boxes.icons. Через спільні практики — як-от американську традицію «Столу памʼяті» від @hrabarfoundation та @memorial.of.heroes. Чи проєкт @sadybaveteraniv від Оксани Сивак — ми трансформуємо скорботу в дію, створюючи простір, де вдячність стає живою підтримкою та вічною пам’яттю. Саме тому @rtw_foundation зосереджується на найважливішому — відновленням того, що руйнує війна: тіла, розуму та пам’яті. Щира подяка БО БФ «Вільні та спроможні» за ініціативу, співорганізацію та втілення цього меморіального заходу. І дякуємо організації @cfcbigideas, яка скоординувала роботу організаторів, партнерів та медіа, об’єднавши всіх навколо проведення цього меморіального дня. Разом усі ми тримаємо глибоку, усвідомлену вдячність. Схиляємо голови перед тими, чиї серця перестали битись аби наші билися далі. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Більше фото у шапці профілю @rasputinviktor

2 weeks ago

Russian captivity kills. It destroys the body, tortures the mind, and tries to erase human dignity. Ukraine continues to bring its defenders home, but beyond captivity, another battle begins — the long and difficult recovery from deep physical and psychological trauma. You do not have to face this path alone — we are here to support you through the hardest first step. You protected us. Now it is our turn to take care of you. We are here to help you undergo SGB treatment for PTSD and finally feel the long-awaited sense of safety again. Send us a message — we will explain everything in detail, be there to guide and support you through the journey ahead and stay by your side for as long as you need. You are not alone. Thank you to our partners at @lisova.poliana @lisova.poliana.ngo We love supporting our heroes together.

3 weeks ago

Today we honored an American who gave the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Ukraine and her people. Saying goodbye to foreign volunteers on Ukrainian soil is where the sharp pain of war meets the highest human dignity. We cannot choose where we are born, but we are entirely free to choose our values and duty. Freedom has no nationality. It serves as a stark reminder to all of us who remain alive: the only thing that truly matters is what we devote it to. By honoring our heroes and enshrining their names in our history, we build timeless monuments for generations to come. Ukraine will forever be their home, because a land becomes your own the moment you shed your blood to defend its freedom. Rest in peace. Your light will guide us. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

3 weeks ago

When one person in a family chooses the path of a defender, life changes for everyone.In these families, roles shift, routines change, and even ordinary conversations carry a different weight. Every day, our foundation witnesses the incredible resilience of the families we support. Their strength is about living through fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty. Today, thousands of those who serve are fighting for something that should be simple: the right to be with their loved ones. Some wait months for a single embrace measured in minutes. Some hold onto hope, counting days and prayers until their loved one returns home from captivity. Others learn to carry a silence that no words can soften — the silence of a loss that becomes part of them forever. We believe that the families of defenders should never be left alone with these challenges. Because family is the silent force that holds the rear and gives those on the front line the strength to keep going. We honor every family of our defenders. You are the heart of our resilience.

4 weeks ago

Today we celebrate Mother’s Day. On behalf of the foundation, we want to thank you for your strength, courage, and unwavering love — a love that knows no boundaries, no distance, and no fear. By letting your sons carry your values into this global fight for freedom, you have become silent partners in their struggle and the true foundation of their heroic journey. Though oceans separate you, your hearts remain anchored to your sons in the trenches, beating in steadfast rhythm with them despite the distance. We honor your extraordinary resilience and the profound sacrifice of giving your children to Ukraine’s cause despite the distance and heartache. To the families of the fallen, we pledge our deepest reverence, ensuring every hero’s name is remembered and no life given for freedom is ever lost in vain. Our deepest gratitude for the Heroes you have raised. Your faith stands as a sanctuary, a shield that guards the very horizon they defend.

4 weeks ago

Yesterday, our team gathered for the seasonal cleaning and reorganization of our flag memorial at Maidan, a tradition we began more than three years ago. We’ve been doing this carefully, preserving the memory of defenders. Behind every flag is a defender, and behind every defender are families, friends, and stories carried by those the Foundation supports. This space belongs to them. We welcome all who visit to honor the missing and fallen with flowers, notes, and thoughts of strength for the families enduring loss from afar. For those who do not know about Kyiv’s Maidan Flag Memorial, let us know! We can share more and point to other voices in the community too.

1 month ago