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Leleka Foundation Launches Limited-Edition T-Shirt to Celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day

Leleka Foundation Launches Limited-Edition T-Shirt to Celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day

To commemorate Ukraine’s Independence Day, Leleka Foundation has unveiled a limited-edition T-shirt designed by acclaimed Ukrainian artist Mella Rosa.

€120K Raised: Leleka, Jessica Berlin & Ukraine Help Berlin Deliver 9,000 Tourniquets to Ukraine

€120K Raised: Leleka, Jessica Berlin & Ukraine Help Berlin Deliver 9,000 Tourniquets to Ukraine

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.

Leleka Foundation and Balakun Partner to Empower Ukrainians Through Language and Connection

Leleka Foundation and Balakun Partner to Empower Ukrainians Through Language and Connection

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.

“We’re all connected to the army now”: Leleka, EPAM, and NGO Make Yourself held a first aid training for civilians in Kyiv

“We’re all connected to the army now”: Leleka, EPAM, and NGO Make Yourself held a first aid training for civilians in Kyiv

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.

Help Save 400 Lives in Ukraine

Help Save 400 Lives in Ukraine

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.

How the Russo-Ukrainian War Is Radically Transforming Military Medicine

How the Russo-Ukrainian War Is Radically Transforming Military Medicine

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. 

Leleka Foundation Launches Virtual Medical Exchange Between Ukrainian and U.S. Trauma Experts

Leleka Foundation Launches Virtual Medical Exchange Between Ukrainian and U.S. Trauma Experts

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 Dedicates New Poetry Collection to Support Frontline Medics

Ukrainian Poet Dedicates New Poetry Collection to Support Frontline Medics

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.

Homemade Hope: Dublin’s Bake Sale Fuels Lifesaving Support in Ukraine

Homemade Hope: Dublin’s Bake Sale Fuels Lifesaving Support 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.

Supporting Ukraine isn’t charity. This is our duty.

Supporting Ukraine isn’t charity. This is our duty.

Larysa Rushchak and Mykhailo Kholiavenko have been supporting the Leleka Foundation since 2014. Today, their commitment to Ukraine is stronger than ever.

Shield the Lifesavers. Leleka launched fundraising to equip CASEVACs with anti-drone systems

Shield the Lifesavers. Leleka launched fundraising to equip CASEVACs with anti-drone systems

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.

Ukrainian in France raises funds to buy medical backpacks for Leleka

Ukrainian in France raises funds to buy medical backpacks for Leleka

On March 27, Valeria Pampukha, a Ukrainian who has lived in France for nearly ten years, launched fundraising campaign to support Leleka Foundation.

Ukrainians in Eindhoven raised €4,000 for Leleka

Ukrainians in Eindhoven raised €4,000 for Leleka

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.

George Washington University Students Raising Funds for Leleka Foundation

George Washington University Students Raising Funds for Leleka Foundation

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.

Marking Three Years of Full-Scale War in Ukraine

Marking Three Years of Full-Scale War in Ukraine

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 joins Leleka Foundations's team

Iryna Solomko joins Leleka Foundations's team

Iryna Solomko has joined Leleka Foundation’s team as the Head of Strategic Communications.

Leleka Foundation Marks 10 Years of Life-Saving Work in Ukraine

Leleka Foundation Marks 10 Years of Life-Saving Work in Ukraine

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.

Six medical evacuation vehicles from Forbes Ukraine and the Inspira business club handed over to the medics in the frontlines

Six medical evacuation vehicles from Forbes Ukraine and the Inspira business club handed over to the medics in the frontlines

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.

The “Backpacks of Life” project is complete, aiding 3,000 wounded individuals

The “Backpacks of Life” project is complete, aiding 3,000 wounded individuals

On November 1, Leleka Foundation and EPAM Ukraine announced the successful completion of our joint project, “Backpacks of Life.”

Celebrating One Year of Partnership: Leleka Foundation & Nova Ukraine

Celebrating One Year of Partnership: Leleka Foundation & Nova Ukraine

On August 30, we marked one year of collaboration between Leleka Foundation and the International Charitable Foundation Nova Ukraine.

Leleka Foundation's August 2024 Support for Field Medics

Leleka Foundation's August 2024 Support for Field Medics

In August 2024, the Leleka Foundation provided over $350,000 in aid to medics of the Defense Forces.

Olympic Champion Yulia Bakastova Visits Leleka Foundation

Olympic Champion Yulia Bakastova Visits Leleka Foundation

On August 28, Olympic sabre fencing champion Yulia Bakastova visited the Kyiv office of Leleka Foundation.

Support for Field Medics: July 2024 Update

Support for Field Medics: July 2024 Update

In July 2024, Leleka Foundation provided over UAH 15 million (more than $350,000 USD) in aid to frontline medics.

Leleka Foundation's Support to Frontline Medics: First Half of 2024

Leleka Foundation's Support to Frontline Medics: First Half of 2024

In the first six months of 2024, the Leleka Foundation provided essential support to frontline medics in Ukraine, totaling UAH 98,300,000 (over $2 million USD).

Leleka Foundation: June 2024 Support Overview

Leleka Foundation: June 2024 Support Overview

In June 2024, we provided over UAH 14 million (more than $340,000 USD) in assistance to the medical staff of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Almost $2.5 million in aid to medics at war: first results of 2024

Almost $2.5 million in aid to medics at war: first results of 2024

Leleka Foundation has summarized the results of its work for the first six months of 2024. During this time, we provided $2,464,213 worth of support to frontline medics in Ukraine.

Thanks to Nova Ukraine, we're saving thousands of lives in Ukraine

Thanks to Nova Ukraine, we're saving thousands of lives in Ukraine

Since September 2023, our team has partnered with the charitable organization "Nova Ukraine International Charitable Foundation".

Leleka Foundation and EPAM Ukraine Announce Collaboration

Leleka Foundation and EPAM Ukraine Announce Collaboration

On February 21, the Leleka Foundation and EPAM Ukraine, the Ukrainian division of the IT company EPAM, launched a partnership named "Backpacks of life".

Jessica Berlin helped Leleka Foundation to purchase 7,200 tourniquets

Jessica Berlin helped Leleka Foundation to purchase 7,200 tourniquets

In the autumn of 2023, Leleka Foundation began cooperation with a social activist and political scientist from Germany, Jessica Berlin.

Iryna Guk, Head of Leleka-Ukraine, commended by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

Iryna Guk, Head of Leleka-Ukraine, commended by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

Leleka has been supplying field medics of Defence Intelligence with so needed combat first aid equipment for a long time now.