The full-scale war in Ukraine is not only destroying lives — it is also putting the sustainability of essential public health programmes at risk. In response, the Alliance for Public Health (APH) is launching a series of international fundraising campaigns to ensure continued support for the people and communities most affected.
These campaigns combine international partnerships with a range of fundraising tools — from traditional platforms to innovative digital solutions — to mobilise resources for the long-term sustainability of critical public health programmes.
One of the first initiatives in this series is Touch Point, a comprehensive rehabilitation programme for blind veterans in Ukraine. These are individuals who have lost their sight as a result of the war and require long-term support to regain independence and return to daily life.
The programme includes mobility and orientation training, digital skills development, psychological support, and continued assistance after reintegration into the community. It is based on evidence-informed approaches and aims to achieve lasting social impact by restoring independence and improving the quality of life of veterans and their families.
“In the context of a full-scale war and shrinking international funding, diversifying resources is no longer a matter of development — it is a matter of programme survival. This is why APH is open to new partnerships and solutions that enable long-term, systemic support for veterans and vulnerable populations,”
says Tetiana Deshko, Director for International Programmes and Development at the Alliance for Public Health.
“For blind veterans, support is not only about rehabilitation — it is about the opportunity to live independently again, to be part of their communities, and to rebuild their future together with their families.”
New approaches to financing public health programmes have also been highlighted in an analytical article published on the Crypto Altruists platform — “New Funding Pathways for the Alliance for Public Health: Supporting Ukraine’s Blind Veterans with Crypto” — as well as in the podcast “Impact Onchain: Bridging the Gap for Nonprofits and Changemakers”, featuring Ievgen Kushnir, Senior Programme Manager at the Alliance.
“For us, this campaign is not only about new funding sources, but about finding sustainable solutions at a time when traditional financing models are changing. We are using diverse tools to support those who need it most,”
notes Ievgen Kushnir.
The podcast also explores how emerging technologies, including Web3, can help nonprofits more effectively mobilise resources and build sustainable funding models, and presents practical tools for safely using new forms of donations.
The Alliance for Public Health continues to expand partnerships with international technology and philanthropic communities to ensure the sustainability of key programmes supporting vulnerable populations in Ukraine.
Other fundraising priorities
The Touch Point project is part of the Alliance’s broader response to the complex consequences of the war. In parallel, the organisation is mobilising support for other critical programmes, including:
- Mobile clinics providing screening, treatment, and referrals in frontline communities where access to healthcare is limited or unavailable;
- Lviv Habilitation Center — an inclusive, barrier-free space supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans and civilians with disabilities, focused on restoring independence and supporting families
As part of the campaign, the Alliance will also share stories of people receiving support, highlighting the real impact of these programmes and the needs they address.
How to support
- You can support the Alliance’s programmes today:
- via direct donations on the Alliance for Public Health platform:
https://donate.aph.org.ua/en/ - via the international platform GlobalGiving (Touch Point)
- via alternative digital giving tools on the Endaoment platform (Touch Point)
as well as through other fundraising channels used within the campaign
Every contribution helps people affected by the war regain independence, dignity, and control over their lives — and supports sustainable solutions in public health in Ukraine.