Why this matters
Untreated trauma and phantom-limb pain can lock survivors in years of insomnia, panic and disability. Up to ~64% of amputees experience phantom-limb pain. VR lets clinicians safely rewire trauma and reduce pain in controlled, evidence-based sessions — reaching displaced people traditional care often misses.
Evidence & protocol references below
How VR therapy works
Guided VR sessions
Therapist-led simulations help re-process traumatic memories and reduce PTSD flashbacks in a safe, controlled setting.
Mirror-therapy environments
Virtual limbs “move” again, interrupting phantom-pain signals and restoring comfort in daily life.
Counselling & group support
Each session is complemented by licensed trauma therapists and peer circles to build resilience beyond the headset.
Funding goal - €370 000 for the first year
This funding will cover the entire launch of the VR Therapy Centre: equipment, software, staff training, operational costs and therapy for the first 100 survivors treated.
Therapists & training
€120 000
Certified trauma specialists and staff training in VR therapy.
Centre
operations
€70 000
Rent, utilities, and essential services to keep the centre running for the first year.
VR equipment & medical software
€60 000
Medical-grade VR headsets, haptic suits, biosensor PCs, and therapy software.
Patient care & therapy programs
€70 000
Six‑week VR therapy courses and counselling for the first 100 survivors of war.
Program development
€50 000
Clinical QA, accessibility improvements and contingency for sustainable operations.
How funds are handled & measured
Trusted processing by Stripe · PCI DSS compliant · Corporate matching available on Benevity (search “Helping War Victims Foundation”; ID on request)
KPIs tracked: sessions delivered, pain scores (VAS), attendance & completion — reported quarterly.
Expected first-year impact
100 survivors
Complete a 6-week VR+CBT course with licensed clinicians.
~50–60% pain reduction
Average reduction in phantom-pain scores (VAS) reported in protocols using mirror/VR methods; individual results vary.
50+ families supported
Caregiver training and group therapy delivered by trauma psychologists.
Rehabilitation centre roadmap
Site renovation
Walls reinforced, HVAC installed; inspection due end-Q4 2026.
Equipment Installation
25 medical-grade headsets, haptic suits, and biosensor PCs installed. ETA Q1 2027.
Staff Training
Therapists certified in DoD-validated VR protocols, CBT wrap-around. ETA Q2 2027.
First 100 patients
6-week cohorts admitted once equipment passes clinical QA. ETA Q3 2027.
Location: EU. Accessibility and clinical-QA standards applied.