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.

In March, UUA volunteers delivered 30,000 food packages to Ukrainians living in war-affected areas.

In March 2025, Varto Zhyty support line continued providing vital psychological help to those affected by war.

Redcord at KIR offers safe, adaptable training for all fitness levels. It activates deep muscles, supports recovery from injuries or neurological conditions, and helps war-affected individuals regain strength and balance.

The Varto Zhyty support line continues helping military personnel and their families. Key highlights from February 2025

Morning of an active workday at KIR.

In January and February, UUA volunteers delivered 60,000 food packages to Ukrainians in war-affected areas.