08/22/2026
For recent World Humanitarian Day 8.19.26: recognizing the tireless dedication of Razom for Ukraine, IngeniusUA doctors, numerous other NGOโs and industry partners supporting these efforts, surgical teams returning to Ukraine - and independent journalists keeping us all informed.
In the fall of 2024, while our Face 2 Face facial reconstructive team was working in Lviv, we were shadowed by a reporting team from The New York Times. Their story published a year ago Aug 2025, brought needed attention to the long and difficult journey faced by many soldiers living with devastating orbital and facial injuries and the invisible wounds of war. These soldiers and their families are still followed.
With the scale of humanitarian work so greatly needed and being performed the world over, we were truly honored and humbled to be featured by The NY Times ๐๐ผ The article within notes the work of the teams though focuses on honoring the soldiers, their sacrifice, and reminding the world of the profound human impact of this conflict. Reconstructive surgery is often a journey measured in years, not a single operation, and healing extends far beyond the operating room. We are grateful to play a role in restoring function, dignity, and humanity - one patient at a time - while emphasizing surgical education where the experience and knowledge gained can extend far beyond. With each trip back, if our work can remind us of our shared responsibility as global citizens and inspire others to meaningful action, then we will have achieved key goals. The need for *collective humanitarian action* is greater now than ever ๐
Our work with Razom and the Co-Pilot Project has expanded reach and continued in Lviv earlier this year. Sharing here a few notable moments from that week: of camaraderie and collaboration, a day when Lviv was struck by drones, and a glimpse of how a city (country) honors its fallen, lives its daily life, and perseveres despite the fatigue and perils of war. Slava Ukraini ๐บ๐ฆ and Heroyam Slava.