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In brief:

• We seek to acquire buses urgently to evacuate refugees from war zones of Ukraine, particularly those with intense fighting, to provide transport within Ukraine to the borders.
• Those buses are used exclusively for humanitarian purposes. The transport of passengers and the transport of humanitarian goods are free of charge.
• Only people who lack the financial means to pay for the (often expensive) journey within Ukraine are evacuated.
• You can support these people both with a bus and with a monetary donation for the purchase and use of the buses.
• The project passed the first stress test on March 10th and handed over the first two buses on Ukrainian territory. You can follow our live blog here.
  

Bus-load of hope:

• We seek to acquire buses urgently to evacuate refugees from war zones of Ukraine, particularly those with intense fighting, to provide transport within Ukraine to the borders.
• According to UNHCR data (latest: 18.03.2022), there are are now an estimated 6.5 million people internally displaced inside Ukraine (UNHCR SITUATION FLASH UPDATE #4 18.03.2022).  3,489,644 have left Ukraine since 24.02.2022 (UNHCR, 20.03.2022).
• Those buses are used exclusively for humanitarian purposes. The transport of passengers and – if necessary/possible – the transport of goods are free of charge.
• The project passed the first stress test on March 10th and handed over the first two buses on Ukrainian territory. These are now in use as shuttles between Kyiv and Lviv. We are currently busy preparing the next bus delivery (Status 21.03.2022). As long as this website is online, more buses and more support is urgently needed. You can find our live blog here.
• In addition to purchasing and transporting the buses to Ukraine, we also provide funds for operations in Ukraine (diesel, maintenance/spare parts). Otherwise, the deployment would only be possible with significant delays.
• Long-range, intercity buses or coaches are best suited.
• City buses (omnibuses; no swivel buses) are suitable too - however they should be suitable for use on poor country-roads.
• Equally helpful are vans (e.g. Sprinter long version), to transport humanitarian goods within Ukraine.
• Our partner organization, the Ukraine Charity Foundation Source of Revival (CFSR - a sub-division of the International Chamber of Commerce Ukraine, ICC), draws on a proven network of volunteers to drive and maintain vehicles and provide "last mile logistics".
• Any bus/coach should be ready to drive. A valid technical inspection is helpful but not a must.
• Vehicles will be bought from you (incl. purchase contract), though we have only minimal financial means.

Coordination and project partners:

• Overall Coordination: Gigahertz Ventures GmbH, Bozener Weg 20, 01069 Dresden, www.gigahertz.ventures
• Coordination Ukraine: CFSR Ukraine Charity Foundation Source of Revival (Unterorganisation des ICC International Chamber of Commerce Ukraine), vul. Geroiev Prazi 12, 93411 Kharkov, Ukraine, www.cfsrua.com https://iccua.org
• Coordination of donations: Libereco Partnership for Human Rights e.V.; Am Scheidweg 62, 50765 Köln, Germany, https://www.lphr.org/
• Green corridor and logistics support in Ukraine: UkrTrans as a sub-division of the Minstry of Infrastructure of Ukraine http://mtu.gov.ua/ (URL possibly offline)
  
• Administrative support in Germany: Eduviso GmbH, Semperstr. 3a, 01069 Dresden, www.eduviso.de

The project is supported by other partners in the areas of logistics, bus purchase and bus operations/maintenance. Here you will find a list of further supporters of the project.

Why do we do this?

We want to walk our talk and help: quickly, pragmatically, and efficiently using our network. As business angels (gigahertz.ventures) focusing on technology-based start-up companies, we are closely connected to Eastern European countries. Our partner and managing director Stefan Schandera lived in Eastern Europe for many years and worked for international organizations (UN, World Bank) in regional development cooperation. He has known Ukraine for over 20 years, ha thes relevant networks. His son was born in Kyiv. 

Of course, our project partners and we receive no compensation.

Appreciation of your help:

Donation of a bus: The use of your bus will be documented in the form of image or video material. As far as possible, we will also strive for a mention in our accompanying public relations work. If you wish, we will add you/your organization to our list of supporters and donors published on this website.

Monetary donation: We will make sure your support is featured and appreciated. The use and application of your support will be documented in the form of image or video material. If you wish, we will add you/your organization to our list of supporters and donors published on this website.

Next steps:

If you can donate a bus or buses, or leave them to us at a good price:

1. Please let us know about your vehicle offer via this form.
2. If you have several vehicles to offer, please fill out the form again.
3. If a question is unclear, please leave the answer blank - we will get in touch to clarify.

If you want to donate (donation receipt can be issued; Germany):

1. Please send us a short e-mail stating the amount of your donation.
2. We will contact you as soon as possible and inform you of the donation account and procedures. Thanks very much.

Questions?

You can reach us almost 24/7 at: contact.us@gigahertz.ventures

Thank you very much for your support!

Gigahertz Ventures

Gigahertz Ventures GmbH

Bozener Weg 20
01217 Dresden / Germany
CEO: Roger Dorsch, Stefan Schandera

Commercial Register District Court of Dresden: HRB 40385