Andre Bosma, a 27-year-old volunteer from the Netherlands, came to defend Ukraine in 2022. Since childhood, he had always felt rootless — not in a geographical or material sense, but on a much deeper, existential level. Despite being born in the Netherlands and spending years in England, he never felt fully aligned with the culture or mindset of either society. Ukraine drew him in through a powerful inner calling. To him, it was only in the intensity of combat and the presence of real danger that life revealed its true meaning. His journey began quite literally with a long walk toward the border. Amid the chaos of the full-scale invasion and the uncertainty of wartime logistics, he walked 25 kilometers to the border with only five euros in his pocket. Over years of intense combat in some of the hottest sectors of the war, Andre went through a major transformation during the war. He served as a designated marksman, infantryman, fire support specialist, and later as a mortar operator, developing his skills directly in combat under different commanders. In the fall of 2025, he was wounded. The fighter required prolonged specialized treatment and medical evacuation. As part of our Wounded in Action Program, the team provided a full cycle of medical and logistical support for the foreign volunteer. A comprehensive operation was organized, covering everything from evacuation corridors to complete legal assistance. The foundation’s team fully handled the preparation of documents, acquisition of necessary permits, and communication with state authorities. This helped avoid delays that, in such situations, can cost lives. Thanks to the efforts of our coordinators, an agreement was also reached with one of Europe’s leading clinical centers — Martini Hospital — where Andre underwent treatment and a long course of rehabilitation. After completing the primary stage of burn treatment, Andre now faces a new and equally difficult challenge — mental rehabilitation. His story is not only about physical endurance, but also about the unique psychology of a warrior whose inner world operates according to the laws of extremes.

22h ago

Ukraine bids farewell to fallen defender Clayton Moore, a U.S. citizen who gave his life defending the freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine. He didn’t have to be here. But some decisions aren’t made for personal gain — they’re made because a person sees injustice and cannot stand aside. To fight for a land that becomes yours by choice, not birth, demands extraordinary courage. The farewell ceremony in Kyiv was held with full military honors: a solemn service at the cathedral, an honor guard, the flags of Ukraine and the United States standing side by side — a brotherhood forged at the highest possible price. On Independence Square, blue and yellow smoke rose in his honor, above the heart of the nation he chose to defend. Those who served alongside him knew this courage well. As a Senior Operator in the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, he was described by his fellow soldiers simply as an all-around incredible soldier — the kind of person you hope to meet once in a lifetime. Clayton rarely spoke of his own accomplishments. Service was simply what he was called to do — first as a soldier, then as a police officer, and finally as a volunteer who came to Ukraine twice, returning in 2025 after serious injuries in 2023 to continue serving. He believed that if he could help someone, he had the responsibility to do so. To his fellow soldiers, he was known by the callsign “Gingy.” To his family, he was simply Clayton — a man whose actions always spoke louder than his words, whose humility and integrity were never things he spoke about, only things he lived. He lived only twenty-nine years, yet filled them with extraordinary purpose — as a son, brother, uncle, soldier, police officer, volunteer, and friend, always choosing service over self. Today, Clayton begins his final journey home. But what he defended remains here — in every day that Ukraine lives free. We bow our heads before his sacrifice, and carry a gratitude that words cannot measure. Glory to the Heroes. Rest in peace, Clayton. @144_sof_ua @wolfborn_sof_ua * for privacy purposes, faces in some photos have been blurred using AI.

4 days ago

«You’ve changed» — that is what family members and loved ones often say about someone who has undergone ketamine-assisted therapy (KAT). The change is not immediate, but something becomes softer. For veterans who have lived through combat — assault operations, defending positions, and the loss of fellow soldiers — this is often what has been missing: the ability to let go of what the body and mind carried for years. How does the treatment work? Patients receive ketamine through carefully controlled administration under continuous medical supervision. The dosage is introduced gradually while physicians remain with the patient throughout the entire session. The experience is accompanied by a specially curated musical soundtrack, while the clinician’s voice serves as a reassuring guide — helping the patient remain grounded in a safe therapeutic environment, even during the deepest moments of the experience. Each treatment session lasts approximately 40 minutes. After the infusion is complete, the patient is gradually brought out of the session and remains under observation by medical professionals until their condition has fully stabilized before returning to their normal daily activities. Ketamine-assisted therapy has demonstrated strong clinical effectiveness as a treatment for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It not only helps relieve acute symptoms but also supports the successful integration of therapeutic insights into patients‘ everyday lives. The RTW Foundation continues to build a nationwide network of specialists equipped to treat combat-related trauma, ensuring that high-quality care for veterans and service members is available not only in specialized centers, but across the country.

6 days ago

Today is Constitution Day of Ukraine. Ukraine is 603,628 km² of FREEDOM. A land where the people’s right to choose their own future is enshrined in law. A right that is never given — only fought for. Ukraine fights for this right every day. And not alone — side by side with foreign volunteers who came here not by order, but by calling. Those who understood: defending Ukraine means defending the democratic values of the entire world. Ukraine bows to everyone who stands alongside its people. To everyone who chose this land as the place where the right to live freely is decided. To choose one’s own path. To write one’s own history. Without dictation. Without fear. On one’s own soil. The memory of those who gave the most precious thing for this will live forever.

3 weeks ago

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, bringing the fallen home and restoring justice for their loved ones often becomes a separate front line of its own — one that is largely invisible. Yet when a foreign volunteer gives their life defending Ukraine’s freedom, their family, thousands of miles away, is often confronted with a system that demands documents, confirmations, and legal decisions at the very moment they are experiencing the deepest grief of their lives. The families entrust us with memories, which take up permanent residence in our hearts. This work has taught us that even the smallest gestures — a simple message, a hand-drawn heart — can become lifelines. Ultimately, our work is not defined by the tasks we perform, but by the extraordinary honor of standing beside the strongest people during their most difficult chapters. As our caseload grows, so does our team. The immense work of the Next-Of-Kin Program is carried out by a remarkable team that, together, perform tasks that would normally require entire institutions — from accompanying family members, coordinating with banks to assist with account openings, to maintaining daily communication with pre-trial preparation for the courts, ministries, military units, and government agencies. Our team untangles layers of bureaucracy to fill the gaps that the government cannot. We navigate complex procedures for families so they are not alone. This work is complex, unpredictable, and rarely straightforward. For some cases, it begins with a phone call to another country; for others, with a request submitted to a government agency. For us, it always begins with a commitment: ensuring that no family is left alone to navigate an unfamiliar system. We maintain continuous communication between families, government institutions, notaries, military authorities, and every stakeholder involved in a case. In these circumstances, success depends not only on sharing information but also on preserving connections that can easily be lost across borders, languages, and bureaucratic processes.

3 weeks ago

Standing up for global freedom in Ukraine requires deep roots. You — the fathers — have been that steadfast pillar, your faith a guiding light through the most intense moments. Glory to Heroes.

4 weeks ago

We are proud to be formal partners with @foreignanddevelopmentoffice to support British families and citizens through our mission. This week, our Foundation received a special invitation from the British Embassy in Kyiv — to celebrate the Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. For us, this is more than a diplomatic reception. It is a recognition of the trust we have built together over the years — through the most difficult of circumstances. The United Kingdom is among 33 nationalities who our Foundation serves. Diplomatic missions are the first voice a family hears when they lose contact with a loved one on the front lines — someone who chose to defend Ukraine’s freedom. It is the embassies that recommend these families to us — at the moment when uncertainty weighs heavier than any news, and someone who knows what to do next must be there.

1 month ago

33 days,11 lives: vital count of our WIA program’s fight for survival across borders. This war has brought injuries of unprecedented complexity into our lives: the widespread use of drones and explosive munitions frequently causes combined trauma — multiple limb injuries, burns, organ damage, and severe infections. Treating them demands immediate, unconventional decisions, highly specialized professionals, and cutting-edge technology. Every hour lost can cost a person their life — or their chance at recovery. Recognizing the gap between what is needed and what actually exists is the first step toward closing it. Between the battlefield and survival stands logistics. Our goal is always the same: to get the wounded on time to where modern medicine can give them the best possible chance. More than 11 is not just a number. It is more than 11 times we picked up the phone, reached out to a hospital, pushed through bureaucratic walls, explained to a confused family what was happening, built logistics from scratch, and finally got a wounded person to  better care . Peace is built by people — those who survived and were given a chance at a future. Because between the words “wounded” and “healed” lies an enormous body of work —phone calls in the middle of the night, documents needed signing yesterday. Families who don’t know what to hold onto. Through every shadow and every midnight call, we remain by their side. Heartfelt thanks to @netherlandsforukraine_ — your support means everything to our resilience. Also we express our deepest gratitude to the team @artesans.resq.ua for your outstanding dedication and providing critical medical transportation for our wounded defenders. 🙏

1 month ago

Despite Russia’s ongoing war of aggression, the repatriation of remains one of the most difficult and emotionally demanding processes in restoring the identities of those who have perished. Every name carries a story, and every identified individual represents a step toward peace and closure for their family. One of our Foundation’s core missions is to support future justice — not by simply documenting the truth or acting as advocates, but by doing the work in the field and training forensic experts to return names to the dead. We do this to bring answers without retraumatizing those who still wait, moving through this darkness with unwavering dignity. We sincerely thank @united24.media @jamalmarcelin and @mykyta_shandyba for raising awareness and sharing this critically important topic in the media.

1 month ago