PROJECT BRIDGE

An international expert community founded in 2022 with the aim of identifying and concentrating medical and educational resources in the country, providing necessary medical supplies and equipment, and using effective knowledge to support the physical and mental health of Ukraine's defenders.

The main mission of the initiative team is to build a working mechanism for interaction and assistance, care, and further social integration of injured Ukrainian military personnel.

Our goal is to strengthen cooperation between doctors in Ukraine and other countries, making interaction permanent, urgent, and coordinated. Intensive training programs and the exchange of experience with highly qualified professionals help save thousands of lives and alleviate the suffering and pain of patients who really need it.

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Interaction

Currently, Project Bridge has initiated multi-level cooperation with partners in Ukraine and abroad, including the Ministry of Health, medical universities and hospitals, private medical institutions, enterprises, companies, and independent experts, aimed at in-depth study and improvement of the industry in the context of the current living conditions of soldiers.

Our Services

MEDICINE

Exchange of experience between global specialists in pain management, anesthesia, orthopedics, prosthetics, diagnosis of infectious conditions and resistance, non-drug treatment, psychiatry, and physical rehabilitation of people who have experienced traumatic events during and outside of military operations. All doctors involved in surgery will be able to participate in the Project Bridge program, along with anesthesiologists.

PSYCHOLOGY

Exchange of experience in treating mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Mental disorders affect physical health, are often accompanied by various types of addiction (alcoholism, drug addiction), and cause social maladjustment and disintegration. Development and adaptation of psychological rehabilitation programs for victims of hostilities.

CULTURE

Organizing cultural events to foster a creative environment and strengthen friendly ties for the continued support of existing medical and psychological projects.

Our team

Irina Lelik

CEO/Founder

Experienced healthcare/behavioral health professional/consultant with 23 years of experience in developing, integrating, and implementing efficiency improvement processes, quality initiatives, clinical workflow analysis, and patient safety program development. An organized leader with strong problem identification and resolution, decision-making, and evidence-based project management skills. Iryna effectively coordinates resources and services to create patient-centered programs that lead to success and improved health outcomes. She specializes in hiring and training staff/management.
Rokas Tamosauskas

SALES MANAGER
Dr. Rokas Tamošauskas is an experienced specialist in the treatment of chronic pain (spinal, myofascial, neuropathic, and abdominal/pelvic) and anesthesiology. Today, Dr. Tamošauskas works as a consultant specialist in organ transplantation and donation at Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius University Hospital in Lithuania, and also holds key positions at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the UK and private pain management practices in Cambridge.
Fedir Lyushukov

Pediatrician
Pediatrician with experience working at the Gen Camp rehabilitation camp, which provides psychotherapy and rehabilitation for children with psychological trauma caused by war (loss of parents or siblings); At the private clinic Pediatr Plus, he is a specialist in examining patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases, skin diseases, digestive disorders, and also provides palliative care to patients. Co-founder of the charity fund You Are Needed.
Iryna Mykytyn

Lawyer
A dedicated lawyer with extensive experience in civil and criminal law. Thanks to her professionalism and active participation in our project, Ms. Iryna has made a significant contribution to supporting Ukrainians during the full-scale invasion.
Kateryna Petrova

Practical Psychologist
Practical psychologist, crisis counselor. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Kateryna has been providing individual and group psychological assistance to civilians, military personnel and their families, and internally displaced persons.
Paolo Coia

Coordinator of Cultural Affairs
Italian artist and designer. Since the first days of the full-scale invasion, Paolo has been tirelessly and desperately helping Ukrainians maintain their hope and desire for freedom and peace.