Nurturing Recovery, Purpose, and Growth amidst Trauma and Adversity War wreaks havoc on societies, leaving individuals and communities struggling to come to terms with the brutalisation of their worlds. Often manifesting as post-traumatic stress, it can leave people in shock, or be triggered long after the event. In Ukraine, the need for psycho-social support far […]

Resilience, Peer-to-Peer Support, and the Journey of an Amputee The road to recovery and rehabilitation for amputees is filled with physical and emotional challenges. Losing a limb is a profoundly traumatic experience, which is why resilience and peer-to-peer support play vital roles in their journey towards healing. In this blog post, we interview Mike Wildeman […]

AI as a “force multiplier” in building capacity to assist amputees? Amputees often face a long and unpredictable journey from stabilisation to rehabilitation. This is never more so than at the start of the journey when the medical priority may be to keep them alive. However, decisions made in those first few hours can have […]

From being an injured veteran to becoming a catalyst for a more inclusive society Supporting disabled veterans in post-conflict countries is essential not only for their individual well-being but also for fostering inclusive societies, economic development, peacebuilding, and stability. It is an investment in the future of the nation, ensuring that the aftermath of conflict […]

Rehabilitation Starts at Time Zero The war in Ukraine has created an urgent need to find better ways to manage mass casualties, using the knowledge gained from conflict around the world. There is a need for reimagined pathways that create a more streamlined rehabilitation journey and results in better outcomes for the injured in a […]

The first step towards sustainable agricultural production in Ukraine Prior to February 2022, Ukraine was known as the “breadbasket” of Europe, growing enough food to feed 400 million people through exports, equating to one-tenth of the wheat and half the sunflower oil sold globally. Today Ukrainian farmers are still working tirelessly to supply food both […]

Re-finding purpose and creating opportunities for amputees Veterans recovering from severe physical trauma and amputation often are faced with a sense of guilt that they cannot return to their comrades in their units and are faced with uncertainty about their livelihoods and ability to support their families. Veterans who may have been previously completely missioned […]

What is soil health and why soil matters in Ukraine What is the impact of the war in Ukraine on soil health and agricultural productivity? The war in Ukraine has had a significant impact on soil health and agricultural productivity across the country but particularly in conflict-affected areas. The conflict, which began in 2014, has […]

Conference on Clean Air for Ukraine The Conference on Clean Air for Ukraine and the report on “The Environmental Consequences of Russia’s War in Ukraine: Working together for the future recovery of the Ukrainian Environment” highlighted the challenge Ukraine faces as well as the long-term implications for global food security. The conference and report were […]

Support for amputees in Ukraine and the spirit of Merlin Merlin was set up to find new ways of providing emergency medical relief in places regardless of how remote or how difficult they proved to work in, and then explore ways of ensuring a last legacy of a stronger healthcare system. This short video from […]

Driving innovation through amputee led, collaborative university research Imagine a world where everyone has access to the assistive technology (AT) they need to improve their lives. Unfortunately, the reality is that only a fraction of the 2.5 billion people globally who need AT have access to it, with the situation being worse in low-income countries […]

Caring for injured veterans – a comparison between the US and the UK: what can Ukraine learn? In a recent mission to Ukraine, a frequent question was about the care pathways for victims of trauma in the US and the UK. However neither the US nor the UK offers a blue print to address the […]

Environmental Devastation of War: The Impact on Ukrainian Farms and food security War and conflict have devastating effects on the environment, as is evident from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The presence of exploded and unexploded munitions, chemical spills, and heavy weapons has caused critical environmental damage to Ukrainian farmland, threatening global food security. Ukraine […]