Rehabilitation centre for military and veterans

About The Center

The rehabilitation center is located 50 km away from Kyiv. We accept no more than ten clients at a time. The length of stay is from 10 days to 2 months. All services of the Center (food, accommodation, treatment, etc.) are free of charge. The rehabilitation plan is developed individually for each client. In addition to inpatient care, in some cases outpatient care can be provided in Kyiv.

The purpose of the Center

The purpose of the Center is to provide comprehensive help to former and current military personnel, which results in the improvement of the clients' condition. An important factor of success is the active participation of patients in the rehabilitation process, which is impossible without a trusting relationship between the team, specialists and volunteers of the Center.

Trust, effective teamwork for a common goal and result are based on common values - defense of Ukraine's independence, respect for human rights and individual freedom, as well as self-identity of all participants in the process.

The Team

Tanya Hatsura-Yavorska
Director
Marina Savchenko
Consultant Neurologist
Dmitry Egorov
Crowdfunding Consultant
Olesya Trofіmova
Artist, Facilitator of Art Groups
Теtiana Dontsova
Psychologist
Olga Korkishko
Psychiatrist
Oleksandr Peresta
Massage and Rehabilitation Therapist
NataliiaNovikova
Case Manager
Olga Perekopaiko
Psychologist
Tanya Hatsura-Yavorska
Director
Marina Savchenko
Consultant Neurologist
Dmitry Egorov
Crowdfunding Consultant
Olesya Trofіmova
Artist, Facilitator of Art Groups
Теtiana Dontsova
Psychologist
Olga Korkishko
Psychiatrist
Oleksandr Peresta
Massage and Rehabilitation Therapist
NataliiaNovikova
Case Manager
Olga Perekopaiko
Psychologist
Tanya Hatsura-Yavorska
Director
Marina Savchenko
Consultant Neurologist
Dmitry Egorov
Crowdfunding Consultant
Olesya Trofіmova
Artist, Facilitator of Art Groups
Теtiana Dontsova
Psychologist
Olga Korkishko
Psychiatrist
Oleksandr Peresta
Massage and Rehabilitation Therapist
NataliiaNovikova
Case Manager
Olga Perekopaiko
Psychologist

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Feedback

The story of our volunteer Angelo
In warm Ukrainian September, I taught English to amazing Ukrainian and Belarusian ex-servicemen, but that was just the beginning. This journey was about building bridges, sharing stories, and offering support during a challenging time.
We laughed together during movie nights, learned from each other in workshops and cooking sessions, felt better in yoga class, and created a space of comfort and connection. Zvyano Lanka is also big on integration – so we met the local community, worked together to stand against Russian aggression, and made lasting friendships. Their resilience and unwavering spirits truly inspired me.
This experience was a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, human connection, and the strength we find in each other. Feeling incredibly grateful for the opportunity to make a difference!
The story of our volunteer Rich
Living alongside the ex-servicemen, we weren't just teachers, we were housemates. Sharing meals, movie nights, and chore duties fostered a unique sense of camaraderie. Moreover, finding together handwork and maintenance to do helped grounding one’s mind in challenging times, giving some deeper purpose. We learned about their cultures and traditions, while they patiently helped us with our (often hilarious) attempts at Ukrainian and Belarusian.
Then there were the dogs! The resident companions, especially the loyal malamute, were more than just pets. They provided unconditional love and moments of pure joy. Some unscheduled pet therapy is always welcomed. Walks in the crisp autumn air, playtime in the garden, and the comforting weight of a wolfy head in your lap – these were moments of pure connection that transcended words.
Zvyano Lanka wasn't just a volunteering experience, it was a family. We learned, we grew, and we supported each other. It was a beautiful reminder that even in the midst of hardship, the human spirit finds ways to heal, connect, and grow.
The story of our volunteer Anouk
The traumatic experiences that absolutely all people who have to face war go through are incomprehensible to me, but I think it's especially hard for people on the front lines not to break down from all the violence around them.
I have a lot of respect for the Lanka Center for the important and necessary work they do. Not all soldiers have the opportunity to return home or to their families as well as the appropriate conditions for recovery, but it's good that there are these good people who are doing everything they can to give the people from the frontline a chance to recover and feel at home and safe, at least for a while.
It is difficult to describe the atmosphere of the Lanka Center without comparing it to a home where one can rest, recuperate and regain strength before returning to the front or finding another way forward.
I am very grateful to the Center's team for this important work and glad that I was able to volunteer, even for a short time, in this valuable project.
The story of our volunteer Oksana
My name is Oksana. I am Belarusian. I have been living in Ukraine for almost 3 years. Tanya (the Founder of the Center) is a good friend of mine, so I decided to help her as a volunteer.
I help with cooking and cleaning, while at the same time juggling 3 remote jobs. I am especially grateful for this because Tanya cares about the comfort of not only the clients but also the volunteers.
I first came to the Center at the end of June 2023 and spent the whole summer there. I also volunteered for 2 weeks in the winter and witnessed the coming of spring. Each season has its own pace of life, activities, and of course people (although there are some who return).
For me, volunteering is a huge resource: meeting people, socializing, learning new skills (there's always something to learn from people). However, there are some problems too. For example, I am a vegetarian, and some clients were dismissive of my lifestyle 🙈. And sometimes they made sexist jokes :) In those moments, I practiced accepting people the way they are.
Finally, I would like to say that I have never regretted coming to this place. I am happy to be a part of a big family called Lanka and I am grateful to every single person I met there.
Feedback from Stas, a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Very good rehabilitation center, with kind and helpful staff, nice and cozy home. They help in all directions to recover or heal. There is a hall, the hall has almost everything you need for activities. Each person receives an individual approach. A great place to rest and recover.
Feedback from Oleksiy, a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Applied to the Center in late 2023 in order to recover from combat work. Wonderful home, friendly people, lots of activities for every taste. The Center guides through the hospitals from start to finish, pays for visits and medication. You have delicious home-cooked meals three times a day. Also, you are included in the household which keeps you from getting bored. There is a gym, massage, creative activities and screening of high quality movies. It's close to nature, you can walk everywhere. I'm so glad I came. Thank you Tatsiana and the volunteers for our time together!
Feedback from Olesya, a volunteer of the Territorial Defence Forces
I injured my knee in the East and had surgery ... After the surgery I found out about this Rehabilitation Center, filled out an application and was admitted free of charge. The first thing I want to say is that this place is very quiet and calm, the staff of the Center is cool and friendly, I was helped a lot by Pavlo, a rehabilitation therapist, and I also received a massage therapy, which I really needed, because wearing body armor isn’t easy and my back constantly reminds me of that. I am very grateful for the help and the atmosphere of the Center. I wish you prosperity, your Center is doing a very important work and unfortunately, there will be a lot more of this work to do ...
Feedback from Oleksiy, a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
My vacation started with being picked up at the train station and walking through the village to the house where the Rehabilitation Center is.
Before checking in, I was given a short tour:
- I was shown the mansard with a projector and promised movie screenings (and they didn’t lie :), mini gym, balcony on the second floor with a bed on which you can lie and read as if you’re outside and in the shelter of the house at the same time :)
After that I was given a schedule for my stay at the center. Everything I mentioned in the form was there.
I had psychotherapy sessions with a very attentive and interesting therapist during the whole stay. I enjoyed them very much.
I also had a massage every day and it was fantastic. After 8 sessions I really felt relaxation in tight areas and even started to walk differently.
Also work with a rehabilitation therapist helped to keep my physical form, although it should be noted that this is not a massage and it was difficult to do the tasks in these sessions.
There were also two lectures: one on mountaineering in the form of a walk with an experienced mountaineer, and one from an Italian about sailing on a yacht.
What I liked:
❤️ The Center is a quiet and beautiful place where you’ll find kindness, comfort and tranquility. It is just pleasant to be there
❤️ The style of communication between residents and volunteers is friendly. Communication between all the people in the house is more like communication in a friendly commune rather than communication between a doctor and a patient
❤️ Volunteers support you throughout your stay and even after you leave, you can write and they will tell you what to do, find a doctor for free or help you in some other way.
What I disliked:
😒 Smoking area on the balcony where the bed is. I don't smoke and it was often the case that I was lying there and people were smoking next to me.
😒 The tap water doesn't smell good and is fine to wash with, but you shouldn't drink it