Four years into the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war may have faded from many headlines, but for those on the ground, the need for support remains as urgent as ever. The resilience shown by the Ukrainian people throughout these past years has been deeply moving and inspiring.

This summer, Walkabout Foundation trustee Alex van Holk and his friends Ernst, Ollie and Alex, travelled to Ukraine. During their visit, they delivered two wheelchair-adapted vehicles and spent time with rehabilitation teams supporting soldiers who have been injured or permanently disabled as a result of the war.

One message came through clearly: while the need for assistive equipment at the hospital has been met, there is a need for opportunities that support long-term rehabilitation and recovery.

The hospital’s priority is to create a dedicated space for sitting volleyball – an adaptive sport that helps people rebuild strength, confidence and connection as they recover from life-changing injuries.

Walkabout Foundation is proud to support Alex and his friends in their mission, working alongside Protect Ukraine to help bring this vision to life.

If you would like to support this initiative, we would be incredibly grateful for any contribution.