In May, the ICELAND SUPPORTS MOBILITY IN UKRAINE prosthetic care program, implemented by Future for Ukraine with the support of the Government of Iceland and in partnership with Embla Medical hf, supported 52 people with limb loss — 48 service members and 4 civilians.
During the month, the team:
received and processed 43 new applications;
selected 29 candidates who met the program’s eligibility criteria;
referred 18 people to MCOP Ukraine for further clinical assessment and coordination of prosthetic care.
Eight participants completed the full cycle of prosthetic care and rehabilitation. They received individually selected prostheses, completed the required rehabilitation stages, and continued their journey toward greater independence and active participation in daily life.
Other participants are at different stages of a comprehensive care pathway, ranging from initial assessment and preparation for prosthetic fitting to fabrication and adjustment of prostheses, physical rehabilitation, gait training, and follow-up support.
The team also prepared the semiannual programmatic and financial reports for the Government of Iceland and Embla Medical hf, consolidating implementation results and documentation on the use of donor funding.
Veteran Support
In May, Future for Ukraine continued its advocacy and communications work to support veterans with limb loss, promote their professional integration, and support their return to active life.
On May 21, MCOP Ukraine joined a closed meeting for member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, dedicated to long-term employment opportunities for veterans and the role of business in their reintegration.
As part of the project “Go to the Future: Advocating for the Barrier-Free Integration of Veterans with Limb Loss,” the team announced a video featuring Hlib Kravchenko, a veteran of the 3rd Army Corps and a participant in Future for Ukraine’s prosthetic care program. His story highlights the recovery journey after limb loss and the return to an active life.
On May 26, the third open meeting under the same project took place at SVITO Padel Club and focused on the role of adaptive sport in recovery after limb loss. The event brought together 27 participants: veterans shared their experiences of returning to physical activity, while Veronika Kravchenko, physical therapist and support group coordinator at MCOP Ukraine, spoke about biomechanics, safe progression of physical activity, adaptation to a prosthesis, and individualized training planning.
The practical part introduced participants to padel tennis with Ukrainian tennis player Serhii Stakhovskyi. The meeting helped participants explore new opportunities for physical recovery, social connection, and active life.
The project “Go to the Future: Advocating for the Barrier-Free Integration of Veterans with Limb Loss” is implemented by Future for Ukraine and MCOP Ukraine with the support of the Askold and Dir Fund, administered by ISAR Ednannia within the project “Strong Civil Society of Ukraine — a Driver of Reforms and Democracy,” funded by Norway and Sweden.
HELPING CHILDREN
Total raised for this category
UAH 775,411.00
Total allocated to aid for this category
UAH 966,835.00
In May, 88 children regularly received specialized support at LEVCHYK SPECTRUM HUB centers in Lviv and Mykolaiv. One additional child participated in the Test Drive project.
Together, the teams at both centers delivered 1,075 therapeutic and developmental sessions during the month.
Parent Support
An art therapy session was held for parents in Lviv, giving participants an opportunity to rest, restore their emotional resources, and connect in a safe and supportive environment.
LEVCHYK also launched a new series of monthly online meetings for parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum. Invited specialists and parents will share professional guidance, practical recommendations, and personal experience.
Weekly online sessions with the hub’s methodologist also continued. More than 60 families are already participating in the program.
LEVCHYK SPECTRUM HUB in Lviv
52 children regularly attended the center, while one additional child participated in the Test Drive project with Marta Grinstein.
In May, the team delivered 644 sessions:
sensory integration — 210 sessions;
behavioral therapy — 168 sessions;
speech therapy — 65 sessions;
neuropsychology — 62 sessions;
music therapy — 64 sessions;
school-readiness sessions — 37;
art therapy — 38 sessions.
LEVCHYK SPECTRUM HUB in Mykolaiv
36 children regularly attended the center.
In May, the team delivered 431 sessions:
sensory integration — 71 sessions;
behavioral therapy — 302 sessions;
speech therapy — 58 sessions.
Flower beds were installed on the center’s grounds as part of a future therapeutic garden. Preparations also continued for opening the gazebo as an additional space for therapy sessions and family activities.
ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN
Total raised for this category
UAH 39,750.00
Total allocated to aid for this category
UAH 279,080.00
In May, psychologists working within the GIDNA program delivered 129 sessions for women affected by conflict-related sexual violence and for female relatives of people who are missing.
The support included:
84 individual sessions addressing conflict-related sexual violence;
44 individual sessions addressing ambiguous loss;
one therapeutic group session for four women — three daughters and one wife of people who remain missing.
The therapeutic group has met monthly since July 2024 and provides participants with a safe space to receive professional support while living with prolonged uncertainty.
To maintain the quality of psychological services and provide professional support to specialists, the program conducted three group and two individual supervision sessions.
In May, Anna Hrubaya, clinical psychologist and curator of the GIDNA project, delivered a lecture at the My Fest festival on intimacy and support during wartime. Participants discussed how war affects relationships, mental health, and partner dynamics, and received practical tools for maintaining emotional stability and support.
DCA/NCA Ambiguous Loss Project
In May, the team conducted psychological screening among project participants. The results indicated elevated symptoms of post-traumatic stress and depression, confirming the need to strengthen individualized assistance and apply appropriate psychological support protocols.
As of May 31, 28 women had joined the project:
17 participants joined in April;
11 participants joined in May.
To reach additional women who may need support, the team is working with the Office of the Ombudsman and the AZOV community and is conducting information campaigns through social media.
Genesis CRSV Project
In May, 84 individual psychological sessions were delivered under the project.
The team received 11 new requests for support, three of which were referred by JurFem.
Program Development
The team continued developing a professional handbook on conflict-related sexual violence, including the preparation of legal documents for the transfer of copyright from its authors.
An updated structure for the GIDNA website was also developed. It will separately present the program’s two areas of work: support for women affected by CRSV and assistance to families of people who are missing.
In May, the team finalized the main preparations for a therapeutic retreat for 20 mothers and children affected by ambiguous loss. The program, organized together with the AZOV community, is scheduled for June 30–July 5, 2026.
