Quality devices for the rehabilitation of children with disabilities and war-injuries

Brave in Spirit supplies specialized rehabilitation equipment to children with disabilities and war injuries in Kyiv, Sumy and Dnipro. In 2024 it delivered 150 devices to 10 centres, upgraded therapy rooms and trained staff. Funded by corporate donors and foundations, it speeds recovery and independence.

Headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, Blagomay is an NGO working to improve the lives of children deprived of parental care. Its Brave in Spirit project promotes rehabilitation centres with advanced equipment and support, especially for children who have been affected by war-related injuries. The equipment provided is mainly used for physical therapy, mobility, and functional recovery. From 2023 to 2024, Blagomay provided 150 units to 10 centres, serving nearly 16,700 patients.

Problems Targeted

War-related injuries and limited access to rehabilitation services threaten recovery and social participation for Ukrainians with disabilities.

Solution, Innovation and Impact

Brave in Spirit – Rehabilitation Opportunities for Ukrainians focuses on delivering specialized rehabilitation equipment to disabled children, particularly those affected by war, in the cities of Kyiv, Sumy, and Dnipro. This equipment includes devices designed to support physical therapy, mobility, and functional recovery, such as adaptive seating, therapeutic exercise machines and assistive technologies. Rehabilitation halls, ergotherapy, and physiotherapy rooms were created or improved. The selection of devices was influenced by consultations and feedback sessions with children, their families, and disability advocacy groups. Additionally, health-care professionals have been trained to use the new equipment effectively, further enhancing therapy outcomes. Access to these devices, all of which have been purchased new directly from official medical equipment distributors, has accelerated recovery processes and increased functional independence for children and other patients. Partnerships with international NGOs and local authorities have increased capacity, developed staff expertise, and expanded the scope of mobile and tele-rehabilitation models. In 2024, Brave in Spirit delivered 150 units of specialized rehabilitation equipment to 10 rehabilitation centres across Ukraine.

Funding, Outlook and Transferability

Brave in Spirit is primarily funded through corporate donors and foundation grants. Through strong partnerships with businesses, donors, and care professionals, it has built a replicable and impactful model. Notably, Mondelēz International provided funding of 344,593.52 (approximately EUR 306,700), which supported the program’s implementation and expansion. The rehabilitation equipment package and implementation process can be adapted to various rehabilitation centres across Ukraine and beyond. (#ZeroCall26)

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