The year 2025 became a year of systematic work, scaling, and tangible results for us in the field of humanitarian demining.

We work where danger is a daily reality. Our mission is to clear Ukrainian land of mines and explosive remnants of war, ensure the safety of communities, and help them return to full, normal life.

In 2025, the Return to Life Foundation ranked among the TOP 3 charitable and civil society organizations in Ukraineby the area of surveyed territories.

Based on directives from the Center for Mine Action, in 2025 our deminers conducted non-technical surveys of agricultural land with a total area of 4,968.031 hectares.

As a result of the completed work:

• 1,237.4482 hectares were identified as suspected and confirmed hazardous areas (SHA / CHA)
• A total of 90 validated NTS reports, including 67 SHA / CHA reports, were entered into the national IMSMA database
• Mine risk education activities were conducted for the population of Kharkiv

The total amount of charitable contributions raised for humanitarian demining activities in 2025 amounted to UAH 1,615,402.

The Foundation carries out the full cycle of humanitarian demining operations: non-technical and technical surveys, manual demining, clearance of areas of hostilities, and mine risk education for the population.

In June 2025, we successfully confirmed our certification and passed monitoring of all five mine action processes, confirming compliance with national and international IMAS standards.

The Foundation’s team consists of around 20 specialists — veteran deminers of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, engineers, medics, analysts, and project managers.

• 35% of the team are veterans
• 30% are women

We use modern, Ukrainian-made equipment, high-quality personal protective gear, and continuously improve the professional skills of our team.

In 2025, the Foundation cooperated and signed new memorandums with the State Land Bank, Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Makariv Settlement Council, Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, Mykolaiv District Military Administration, Bucha District Military Administration, Bashtanka District Military Administration, Snihurivka City Military Administration, the Ukrainian National Association for Humanitarian Demining, GRACE International Charitable Foundation, the Italian humanitarian organization Progetto Arca, and the international charitable organization REMAR Ukraine.

Cooperation with communities includes:

• Mine risk education for the population
• Demining of social infrastructure facilities
• Non-technical surveys of municipal territories
• Engagement of local residents in demining activities

Since December 2025, the Foundation has joined the UN Global Compact in Ukraine and signed a Memorandum on Joint Anti-Corruption Actions, reaffirming its commitment to the principles of transparency, integrity, and responsible governance.

We sincerely thank communities, farmers, partners, and state institutions for their trust and effective cooperation.

There is still much work ahead.
In 2026, new challenges, new territories, and even greater responsibility await us. Together, we continue to bring Ukrainian land back to life.

Returning to life — People. Communities. Ukraine 🇺🇦