HUG for Heroes 2026

We invite you to register for the Hug for Heroes program, which supports Ukrainian veterans on their journey of reintegration after limb loss.

Candidate selection is based on an application review followed by a short interview.

Our Mission:

To support veterans with limb loss on their journey of reintegration and rehabilitation, and to help them shape a vision for their future within their new life circumstances.

What is Hug for Heroes?

Hug for Heroes is a 14-day program where participants can focus on recovery, receive support throughout the reintegration process, and engage with the Swedish experience.

Each participant is welcome to invite one close family member or partner to join them.

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Join Hug for Heroes 2026!

Attention!

The application form will remain open until the groups are filled, so we encourage you not to delay your submission.

Time to complete: 10–20 minutes.

Eligibility: Veterans (men and women) with amputations sustained while defending Ukraine.

Location: Sweden

Dates (excluding travel time): June 1–14September 1–14

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175 Participants

In 2025, 170 veterans took part in the Hug for Heroes camps / program, gaining a new impulse to rebuild their lives after injury.

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The program is a holistic system encompassing psychological, physical, economic, and social recovery.

What to expect?

Educational Activities

Lectures and workshops to help you identify new opportunities and directions for your transition to civilian life.

Motivational Meetings

Connecting with peers who have already walked the path of recovery and are ready to share their experiences and inspiration.

Discovering Sweden

Cultural experiences and immersion into Swedish society and its unique approaches to community.

Adaptive Sports

Elements of adaptive sports for physical recovery and the discovery of new athletic hobbies.

Psychological Recovery

Activities focused on mental health support and psychological well-being.

Peer-to-Peer Support

An opportunity to connect with fellow veterans and share your own journey of recovery.

Thank you, Ukrainian veteran!

For your strength, endurance, and the journey you have traveled.

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