Updates
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75% of the donation goal reached – fire trucks are getting closer!
We are very pleased to announce that 75% of our donation goal has already been reached – that’s a total of 13,500 euros. This means our shared goal is now within reach: two fully equipped fire trucks will soon be able to make their way to Ukraine, where they will help save lives and support…
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Two Fire Trucks for Ukraine
Every night, Ukrainian cities and villages come under attack from Russian drones and rockets. Homes, schools, and hospitals become military targets, and firefighters work tirelessly to deal with the destruction, saving as many lives as possible. This work is already dangerous – under war conditions, however, it becomes life-threatening, as destroyed sites are often attacked…
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Chainreaction: The ambulances reach their destination after 1400 kilometres
After a week in the saddle, the cyclists of the ‘Chainreaction Bikeconvoy’ and the 14 ambulances have finally reached Lviv.
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Chainreaction: Ambulances handed over to Ukraine
The ambulances were handed over to Ukraine at the Polish border just in time for Remembrance Day for fallen medics.
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Chainreaction: Rain, rain, rain
60+ cyclists and 14 ambulances endure continuous rain on 230 km from Přerov: pizza stop, sports centre finish & reception by the German Consul General.
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Chain reaction: After 250 km in the rain, the pasta party awaits
Today’s tour had a few challenges for cyclists.
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Chainreaction: Linz – Vienna
After a motivated start to the day with breakfast, we experienced rain followed by sunshine in Vienna. A warm welcome and a delicious dinner wrapped up the day.
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Chainreaction Bikeconvoy for Ukraine: Munich – Eggenfelden – Linz
Good nutrition is essential for long cycle tours: breakfast, snacks, and accommodation strengthen body and mind thanks to generous support along the route.
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Cyclists accompany ambulances to Ukraine
A group of cyclists is escorting 14 donated ambulances on a 1,400-kilometer journey to Lviv, where they will be handed over to Ukraine’s Territorial Defense forces as part of a solidarity convoy.
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Kultur.Konvoi #2 completed!
The Culture.Convoy has successfully delivered ambulances that will save lives and transport the injured. Thanks to everyone involved – the next mission awaits!
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Get togerther at DAI
Last week, the members of Bamberg:UA gathered in Nuremberg to catch up on the latest news and review completed projects like “Hand-in-Hand Kultur.Konvoi”. Monthly gatherings encourage our creativity and cooperation. Many thanks to @DAI for generously offering their space for our gatherings now and in the future!
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Here we go! The Hand-in-Hand Culture.Convoy is finally on it’s way to Ukraine!
The Hand-in-Hand Culture.Convoy is finally on it’s way to Ukraine! A big thank you to everyone who supports Ukraine!
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2 years of Russian full-scale invasion
Yesterday, hundreds of people in Bamberg, Nuremberg and Munich commemorated two years of the open invasion Russia launched in Ukraine. Thanks to everyone for their solidarity, especially Germany. A free Ukraine safeguards European peace.
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Hand-in-Hand Culture.Convoy
The first Hand-in-Hand Culture Convoy organized by Bamberg:UA e.V. has begun! Thanks to our heroes for supporting Ukraine with six ambulances and more. Join us in the fight!
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Demo against right-wing extremism
Nationwide protests in Germany at the weekend campaigned against right-wing ideologies. Bamberg:UA actively supported the values of democracy, unity and freedom in Bamberg and Nuremberg, emphasizing the importance of diversity.
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An ambulance for a birthday
At the beginning of the year, Classic Brass – Jürgen Gröblehner realized a special project: an ambulance full of aid supplies for the Ukraine. Special thanks and belated birthday greetings to Jürgen for this generous campaign!
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Evacuation bus for Dnipro
Last year we realized an impressive project: A medical evacuation bus, personally handed over by Bamberg:UA and partners, supports the care of the wounded in the often attacked city of Dnipro.
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Letters to Ukrainian soldiers
Children and young people from Bamberg and Nuremberg express their gratitude to the soldiers defending Ukraine during Christmas with painted pictures and a letter.
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Benefit concert of Sportfreunde Stiller
The Sportfreunde Stiller charity concert in Herzogenaurach was wonderful! Thanks to the great music and support, we can purchase ambulances for Ukraine. Many thanks to everyone involved!
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Intercultural arts and crafts Advent market
Bamberg:UA was present at the Advent market for intercultural arts and crafts. We enjoyed two eventful days with Ukrainian delicacies, a cultural program and art. Many thanks to all visitors and supporters!
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More tourniquets!
Thanks to One Europe e.V. and the Lions Club Herzogenaurach, we are able to purchase life-saving tourniquets and medical backpacks for Ukraine. Thank you very much for your financial support. Your help saves lives.
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Conference at the FAU
Tanja Ehrlein and Dennis Dechnik represented our association at the “State-Building In Face of Crisis” conference at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg. Joint discussions and a charity concert created a successful platform for exchange.
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Ganz besonderer Bus
A special high-capacity ambulance was sent to Ukraine this week to protect the lives of soldiers in difficult conditions. This important project was made possible thanks to generous partners and donors.
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Engagement Advent calendar
On the 1st Advent, we presented Bamberg:UA projects in the “Engagement Advent Calendar”. Thanks to Bürgerlabor Bamberg and the CariThek volunteer center. We are thinking of Ukraine and ask for your support. Happy Advent!
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Backpacks for paramedics
On the first Advent we thank the German Armed Forces for training Ukrainian paramedics! Your help saves lives and we are delighted to have you by our side. Our donors make medical backpacks for Ukraine possible.
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Sportfreunde Stiller: Travel report
Sportfreunde Stiller have shared a little travel report! We are grateful for their commitment, the ambulances and their friendship. See you soon!
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Ambulance with Sportfreunde Stiller
Together with Sportfreunde Stiller, we have financed another ambulance for Ukraine. Thank you, Rüdiger Linhof, for the personal delivery. Thank you, BR – Bayerischer Rundfunk (Bavarian Radio), for the visit!
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From Kherson with love
Today we have completed the loading of another evacuation bus purchased by our friends from Freundschaft kennt keine Grenzen e.V. We are glad to have a close friendship and joint assistance to Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who contributed to loading the bus!
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Wound care from Lysando
Lysando Innovations Lab GmbH has donated us medical wound care worth several hundred thousand euros. This aid goes directly to doctors in Ukraine. Thank you!
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Another evacuation bus!
This week, together with the association Ukrainians in Aachen e.V., we purchased an evacuation bus for Ukraine, full of medical supplies, to save people´s lives.