The Evacuation Robot Project by UUA helps save wounded soldiers on the front line. These ground robotic systems allow medics to evacuate injured soldiers from the most dangerous areas — including minefields, artillery fire, and drone attacks — where rescuers often cannot safely reach. The robots already deployed have saved lives, demonstrating how technology can significantly increase survival chances on the battlefield. The project continues to support Ukrainian medics in their mission to save more lives.

UUA supports the Waves of Hope Ukraine initiative that has already built over 230 homes for families affected by war, and with each new home costing $12,500, donations are needed to help build 40 more homes in 2026 and restore hope for Ukrainian families.

In Holosiivskyi Park, veterans—including those with prosthetics—and patients of the Kyiv Institute of Rehabilitation participated in adaptive skiing and snowboarding as part of their recovery and rehabilitation.

In January, the Varto Zhyty psychological helpline continued supporting military personnel and their families, handling calls mostly from family members and military service members with sessions averaging 29 minutes and peaking at 20 in a single day.

United Ukraine Appeal supports the Kyiv Institute of Rehabilitation, which continues operating 24/7 as a “Point of Invincibility,” providing constant care, warmth, and modern rehabilitation support for those recovering from trauma.

In December, the Varto Zhyty psychological helpline continued supporting military personnel and their networks across Ukraine, with most calls coming from men and family members, averaging 27-minute sessions and peaking at 15 sessions on December 29, including one nearly two-hour continuous support call.

United Ukraine Appeal is proud to support the Kyiv Institute of Rehabilitation in delivering advanced training that strengthens modern rehabilitation skills for specialists working with complex cases.

November 2025: Varto Zhyty Helpline Support for Ukraine’s Military and Their Loved Ones

October highlights the ongoing impact of the Varto Zhyty helpline in supporting the mental wellbeing of Ukraine’s defenders and their communities.

In September, the Varto Zhyty helpline continued to deliver vital psychological support to Ukraine’s defenders, veterans, and their loved ones with the support of United Ukraine Appeal.

UUA, together with the 1st Separate Medical Battalion, is raising funds to deploy the “Maul” — a life-saving evacuation drone that rescues wounded soldiers under fire. Each donation helps save lives and bring our heroes home safely — join us and support the mission today.

UUA continues to support Kyiv Institute of Rehabilitation. KIR keeps helping people on their path to recovery. Every day, the institute provides free rehabilitation and medical care for those affected by the war. Its team of professionals helps adults and children restore their health and return to daily life.

In August, United Ukraine Appeal continued supporting the Varto Zhyty helpline, which provided vital psychological aid to military personnel, veterans, and their families — 57% of callers were active service members, 45% contacted for the first time, and sessions averaged 32 minutes.

UUA is carrying on Kyiv Institute of Rehabilitation project, which offers free rehabilitation to Ukraine’s heroes. Here’s one of the videos as an example of the daily work at KIR.

In July 2025, the VartoZhyty helpline supported active military, veterans, and their loved ones — 60% of callers were men, 58% were service members, and 40% reached out for the first time, with sessions averaging 33 minutes and peaking at 25 on July 22

In June 2025, the Varto Zhyty helpline provided vital psychological support, with most callers being active military men, sessions averaging 35 minutes, and 43% reaching out for the first time.

Psychologist Yurii Kashpur from the Kyiv Institute of Rehabilitation shared insights from 3.5 years of trauma work during the war, highlighting the invisible wounds, reintegration challenges, and the vital role of flexible, compassionate recovery in rebuilding lives and communities.

In May 2025, Varto Zhyty helpline provided psychological support mainly to active military personnel and their families, with 40% first-time callers, averaging 34-minute sessions, and the busiest day on May 6 with 24 sessions.

Take a look at this video, it shows the daily life at the Kyiv Institute of Rehabilitation: care for patients, recovery, rehabilitation, and growth.

In April 2025, Varto Zhyty support line helped mostly men and active military personnel affected by war trauma, with 37% first-time callers, averaging 36-minute sessions, and its busiest day on April 3 with 26 sessions.