In April, 39 people with limb loss — 36 veterans and 3 civilians — received support through the prosthetic care program implemented by Future for Ukraine with the support of the Government of Iceland and in partnership with Embla Medical hf.
During the month, the team processed 42 new applications. Following the initial review, 24 candidates were selected to proceed to the next stage, while 11 people were referred to MCOP Ukraine for clinical assessment, preparation for prosthetic fitting, and further care.
Five veterans completed the prosthetic fitting stage.
The program goes beyond the provision and adjustment of a prosthesis. It offers a comprehensive care pathway that includes clinical assessment, physical rehabilitation, prosthetic training, and continued support with adaptation.
Veteran Support
On April 29, Future for Ukraine held the second open meeting under the Go to the Future: Advocating for the Barrier-Free Integration of Veterans with Limb Loss project. The meeting was designed for veterans navigating the transition to civilian life after injury.
The event focused on practical opportunities for starting a business. Participants learned about government grants, employment programs, and support mechanisms available to veteran entrepreneurs.
The speakers shared practical knowledge and first-hand experience:
Bohdan Pantiushenko — a veteran who launched his own business with the support of a government grant;
Olena Petrychenko — Head of Department at the Kyiv City Employment Center;
Yurii Chertkov — a business trainer with more than 20 years of experience in business and marketing.
These meetings provide veterans with practical tools for professional fulfillment, financial independence, and active participation in community life.
HELPING CHILDREN
Total raised for this category
UAH 475,801.00
Total allocated to aid for this category
UAH 982,464.00
In April, 88 children in Lviv and Mykolaiv regularly received specialized support at LEVCHYK SPECTRUM HUB centers. Together, the teams delivered 1,068 therapeutic and developmental sessions during the month.
Visit of the Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine
On April 29, Denys Uliutin, Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, visited LEVCHYK SPECTRUM HUB in Mykolaiv. The team presented the center’s work and its model of free specialized support for children on the autism spectrum and their families, developed in partnership with the Foundation, local authorities, and donors.
Autism Awareness Campaign
In April, the LEVCHYK team conducted its fourth annual autism awareness campaign, aimed at creating a more inclusive and autism-friendly environment.
As part of the campaign:
COMFY and H&M introduced quiet hours in stores across Ukraine;
H&M conducted internal training for its team on interacting with people with autism;
TyKyiv produced a special feature on the work of LEVCHYK SPECTRUM HUB;
Brooks Cafe, Have a Rest, and Cheesecake Family donated a portion of proceeds from selected products to support the program.
Partnerships with businesses help not only raise funding but also introduce practical inclusion measures into everyday public life.
Parent Support Program
In April, LEVCHYK launched a new online program for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Each week, families receive a practical lesson from the hub’s methodologist, helping them better understand their child’s needs and apply recommended approaches at home. More than 60 families have already joined the program.
LEVCHYK SPECTRUM HUB in Lviv
In April, 52 children regularly attended the Lviv center, while one additional child participated in the Test Drive project with Marta Grinstein.
The team delivered 641 sessions:
sensory integration — 206 sessions;
behavioral therapy — 192 sessions;
speech therapy — 61 sessions;
neuropsychology — 65 sessions;
music therapy — 51 sessions;
school-readiness sessions — 33;
art therapy — 33 sessions.
LEVCHYK SPECTRUM HUB in Mykolaiv
In April, 36 children regularly received support at the Mykolaiv center.
The team delivered 427 sessions:
sensory integration — 79 sessions;
behavioral therapy — 292 sessions;
speech therapy — 56 sessions.
Renovation of the outdoor gazebo was also completed, creating an additional space for sessions and activities with children and families.
ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN
Total raised for this category
UAH 329,750.00
Total allocated to aid for this category
UAH 459,071.00
In April, psychologists working within the GIDNA program delivered 78 sessions for women affected by conflict-related sexual violence and for female relatives of people who are missing.
The support included:
61 individual sessions for women affected by conflict-related sexual violence;
16 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. It provides a safe and professionally facilitated space where participants can receive support while living with prolonged uncertainty.
To maintain the quality of psychological services and provide professional support to specialists, the program conducted two group and two individual supervision sessions. Both individual supervisions concerned conflict-related sexual violence cases.
DCA/NCA Ambiguous Loss Project
The project runs through December 31, 2026.
In April:
agreements were signed with the team of psychologists and supervisors;
participant recruitment began;
17 women had joined the program by April 30.
Genesis CRSV Project
The project runs through July 15, 2026.
Under the project:
61 psychological sessions were delivered;
3 new direct requests for support were received;
2 additional participants were referred by JurFem.
Sharing Ukrainian Experience and Developing the Program
At the Under Fire: Honor and Trust in Societies at War event in Washington, D.C., the Future for Ukraine team presented its approach to developing a mental health support system and the concept of a professional handbook on conflict-related sexual violence.
The team also continued preparing a therapeutic retreat for mothers and children affected by ambiguous loss. The program is planned for June 2026 in partnership with the AZOV community. Work continued on finalizing the concept, selecting a location, and securing funding.
