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Supporting those who defend

Andriy Dovbenko has provided sustained personal support to Ukraine's Armed Forces since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, and is now extending his philanthropic focus to veterans and defence communities in the United Kingdom.

Approach to philanthropy

Since February 2022, Andriy has directed significant personal resources towards Ukraine's defence and humanitarian recovery. His support has included funding demining operations in territories formerly under Russian occupation — most notably in the Makariv Territorial Community of Kyiv Oblast — as well as equipping units with vehicles, specialist equipment, and protective gear.
Contributions are delivered directly to those carrying out the work. Multiple certificates of appreciation from Ukrainian Armed Forces units provide formal, independent confirmation of that commitment, issued by military command structures in recognition of assistance considered operationally significant.
Andriy's philanthropic interests are closely connected to his work through UK–Ukraine TechExchange: a conviction that technology, properly supported and deployed, protects lives, accelerates recovery, and strengthens long-term resilience. Demining, counter-drone capability, and battlefield innovation sit at the centre of this.

Recognition from the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Andriy’s contributions have been formally recognised by multiple units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine across different branches and operational domains. These acknowledgements are issued directly by military command structures and reflect support provided in areas considered critical to operational capability.

Air defence and protection of airspace
Recognition for contributions supporting the protection of Ukrainian airspace, including assistance to units responsible for countering aerial threats and maintaining operational readiness.

Frontline support across ground and marine units
Certificates issued by brigades and operational formations in recognition of material support provided for the execution of combat tasks, including equipment, vehicles, and protective resources.

Specialised operational units
Acknowledgements from individual military units for targeted support contributing to specific operational needs, logistics, and mission continuity.

Sustained contribution to defence efforts
General commendations recognising ongoing support to Ukraine’s defence capability throughout active phases of the war.

Philosophy

Principles of giving

Where it is needed most

Support is directed to operational needs on the ground, informed by direct relationships with those carrying out defence and humanitarian work in Ukraine.
Technology at the heart of recovery

From demining to counter-drone systems, Andriy's philanthropic focus reflects his conviction that innovation is central to saving lives and restoring stability.
From Ukraine to the United Kingdom

Andriy is now developing philanthropic partnerships in the UK, with a particular focus on veterans and their transition into skilled roles in defence, security, and industry.