УКР As Ukraine approaches the four-year mark since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022, Leleka Foundation is drawing attention to how modern drone warfare is changing what it means to save lives at the front—and why reliable tactical medicine remains urgently needed.
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Two Ukrainian volunteer groups Ukrainian Hearts and Proud to be Ukrainian from Lewes and Uckfield, East Sussex, England—donated £1,250 (about $1,710) raised at a recent Ukrainian Christmas Fair to Leleka Foundation to help meet urgent frontline medical needs in Ukraine.
On January 10, 2026, the Ukrainian choirs “Ukrainian Voices” and “Nebo i Zemlia” held a concert of traditional Ukrainian carols in Lindfield, East Sussex (UK).
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Cathy Palmer and Tim Lun from Northern California felt they couldn’t just stand by.
In the quiet town of Sedbergh, nestled in the rolling hills of northwest England, the blue-and-yellow flag of Ukraine flies proudly from the church tower.
Leleka Foundation has renewed its cooperation with the Ukrainian charity SVOYI, launching a new phase of medical aid for victims of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.
Leleka Foundation has successfully delivered two more anti-drone systems to the front lines, providing critical protection for medical evacuation vehicles (CASEVACs), their crews and wounded.
Jacksonville Ukrainian Festival and Intuition Ale Works Raise $2,350 for Lifesaving Medical Supplies
Leleka Foundation is honored to have received a generous donation of $2,350 from the Ukrainian Festival in Jacksonville.
Leleka Foundation is proud to support the U.S. and international premiere of the powerful Ukrainian documentary, Flowers Beyond the Dark, which has been selected to compete in the Best International Documentary Feature Film category at the Carmel International Film Festival.
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To commemorate Ukraine’s Independence Day, Leleka Foundation has unveiled a limited-edition T-shirt designed by acclaimed Ukrainian artist Mella Rosa.
On July 31, Leleka Foundation completed its participation in the TQ4UA (Tourniquets for Ukraine) project, a months-long international fundraising initiative led by German political analyst Jessica Berlin and Berlin-based nonprofit Ukraine Help Berlin.
July 9, 2025 — Leleka Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Balakun, an international community organization registered as a nonprofit in Norway, and dedicated to building global connections through language and community.
On July 5, a charitable first aid training for adults and children took place in Kyiv's Park of Shevchenko. Certified tactical medicine instructor Nataliia Hasiuk led the session.
Leleka Foundation, in partnership with U.S. activist and journalist Alison Rochford, who is learning and promoting the Ukrainian language, is raising $10,000 to provide 400 tourniquets—enough to stock 40 tactical medical backpacks for Ukrainian medics on the front lines.
A recent analytical article published in the journal Military Medicine offers a fundamental rethinking of combat medical care in the context of modern, full-scale warfare.
On June 10, 2025, Leleka Foundation launched a virtual exchange program connecting Ukrainian frontline medics & doctors with U.S. trauma care professionals working in conflict areas.
Ukrainian poet Oleh Kyselytsia, currently residing in New York City, has released a new bilingual poetry collection titled Black Metal, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting the work of Leleka Foundation — a U.S.-based nonprofit that provides life-saving medical aid to combat medics in Ukraine.
Ukrainian communities around the world are among Leleka’s greatest supporters. We deeply appreciate every cent we’ve received from them over the past 10 years.
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Larysa Rushchak and Mykhailo Kholiavenko have been supporting the Leleka Foundation since 2014. Today, their commitment to Ukraine is stronger than ever.
In Ukraine's frontline, swift medical evacuation can be the difference between life and death for wounded soldiers. But regular ambulances can't navigate the treacherous terrain, and with Russia's increasing drone attacks, even the safest routes are under constant threat.
On March 27, Valeria Pampukha, a Ukrainian who has lived in France for nearly ten years, launched fundraising campaign to support Leleka Foundation.
In December 2024, for the second year in a row, Oekraïners in Eindhoven, together with the Dutch organization Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland, organized a concert and charity lottery to raise funds to support Ukraine.
Students at George Washington University, organized by the Ukraine Working Group 2025, marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion with the Ukraine Security Conference. As part of the event, they decided to launch a fundraiser in support of Leleka Foundation.
On February 24, 2025, Ukraine and the world will commemorate the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Nearly 1,100 days of war have left behind an immense human toll and destruction.
Iryna Solomko has joined Leleka Foundation’s team as the Head of Strategic Communications.
Leleka Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports Ukraine's field medics, is proud to mark 10 years of life-saving work amidst the ongoing war.
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In November 2024, Leleka Foundation handed over six case-evac vehicles with EW systems to various units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine. This became possible thanks to Forbes Ukraine and the Inspira business club.
On November 1, Leleka Foundation and EPAM Ukraine announced the successful completion of our joint project, “Backpacks of Life.”
On August 30, we marked one year of collaboration between Leleka Foundation and the International Charitable Foundation Nova Ukraine.
In August 2024, the Leleka Foundation provided over $350,000 in aid to medics of the Defense Forces.