Jun 26, 2026

Iron for Life: SoftServe's Open Eyes Charity Fund Launches Implant Support Project for Ukrainians Injured in the War

KYIV, Ukraine (June 26, 2026) — The Open Eyes Charity Fund, founded by SoftServe, has launched Iron for Life, a new project to support implant surgeries for people injured in the full-scale war in Ukraine. The project strengthens the medical evacuation focus the fund has been building on since 2022. While the “Drive for Life” project helps to save lives, “Iron for Life” helps patients take the next step on their journey toward full recovery.

Through the initiative, the fund provides partner hospitals with the implants required for surgery. Each implant is tailored to a specific need, and the speed at which it can be manufactured and delivered often determines how quickly a patient can undergo treatment and begin rehabilitation. The fund supports implant surgeries for defenders, medics, rescuers and civilians, including children, who have suffered injuries.

“Since the beginning of the full-scale war, we have consistently supported medical evacuation efforts across Ukraine. Our ambulances help save lives during the most critical moments, but for many patients, the road to recovery does not end there. Our new project ‘Iron for Life’ continues that journey. We want people not only to survive, but also to regain mobility, return to work, reunite with their families, and be back to their everyday lives. For us, this is about metal giving people a second chance, not causing destruction. Every successful surgery means another life preserved for Ukraine's future,” Viktoriia Mishchuk, Director of Open Eyes Charity Fund

The project currently supports 17 hospitals and is planned to expand to more than 30 medical institutions across Ukraine, from the Kharkiv region to Zakarpattia. Through direct partnerships with hospitals, the fund ensures that implants are delivered in time for surgeries ranging from orthopedic procedures to neurosurgical and spinal operations. This support will facilitate between 2,000 and 5,000 surgeries a year.

“Thanks to the Open Eyes Charity Fund, our trauma department is able to provide advanced medical care to Ukraine's defenders. We perform surgeries that restore limb function and help service members return both to duty and to everyday life. Previously, these implants and surgical supplies were available only in military hospitals, which were unable to handle the huge number of cases. Thanks to the fund's support, our department is now the only facility in the region capable of providing this type of care to the patients,” Tamara, Representative of a Partner Hospital

Iron for Life aims to help thousands of wounded Ukrainians complete the journey from survival to recovery. Those wishing to support implant surgeries through the initiative can join and contribute via the project website.

Since 2022, the Open Eyes Charity Fund has delivered 424 ambulances to military units and medical teams, as well as 130 electronic warfare systems to help protect evacuation vehicles. Iron for Life represents the next step in this continuum of support — from saving lives to rebuilding them.

About the Open Eyes Charity Fund

Open Eyes is a charity fund established by SoftServe in 2014 and operating across Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. The fund focuses on three key areas: supporting healthcare institutions, advancing educational opportunities for children and young people, and assisting Ukrainian defenders and veterans. Following the escalation of the war in Ukraine in 2022, Open Eyes redirected its efforts toward providing critical support to the country. As of 2026, the fund has delivered more than 400 ambulances and 130 electronic protection systems to over 250 military units, while supporting more than 150 hospitals. In addition, the fund regularly provides uniforms to Ukrainian defenders, with more than 6,600 military uniform sets delivered to date.

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