OUR TEAM

Oleksandr Fomichov

Founder and Director of the ‘Returning to yourself’ Foundation

Oleksandr is the founder and visionary behind the Foundation, elevating Ukrainian veteran rehabilitation to the level of international diplomacy. Through his leadership, the Foundation received the personal blessing of Pope Francis and established strategic partnerships with the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal and premier medical centers in the Czech Republic. Oleksandr champions a holistic approach: combining advanced medicine, sports discipline, and spiritual care. His mission is to build a system where every Ukrainian defender receives world-class support backed by the global community

Oleksiy Vasylyev

Lead Coordinator of International Rehabilitation Programmes / Veteran / Invictus Games Athlete

Oleksii is the living embodiment of resilience. A veteran who was seriously wounded during the fighting in Bakhmut, he found the strength not only to rebuild his own life, but also to lead the way in helping others. As a member of the Ukrainian national team for the Invictus Games, Oleksii harnesses the power of adaptive sport to support the rehabilitation of his comrades. In 2026, he was awarded the Order for Courage, 3rd Class for his outstanding service to the state and his bravery. Today, he coordinates the foundation’s work in the Czech Republic, combining his own experience as a veteran with the best European medical practices

Vladimir Tolstoy

Military adviser

Natalia Mazur

Lawyer

Tatyana Kirilova

Accountant

Olga Filipova

Project Coordinator

Natalia Waszkiewicz

Representative in Australia

Olga Rudenko

Representative in Germany