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Zürich hilft der Ukraine ZhdU

ZhdU ist ein humanitärer Verein, der die Schweizerische und Ukrainische Zivilgesellschaft, Privatwirtschaft und öffentliche Institutionen miteinander verbindet. Wir sind Problemlöser:innen, die mit Ihrer Hilfe sinnvolle Unterstützung leisten.

In Zusammenarbeit mit der Botschaft der Ukraine in der Schweiz.

2'000'000
CHF

an humanitärer Hilfe in die Ukraine geliefert

>125 Teilnehmer

nahmen an unseren Teambuilding-Veranstaltungen teil.

>820 Frühgeborene

wurden mit Hilfspaketen unterstützt.

2 Therapeutinen

geplant an einer Studienreise in die Schweiz teilzunehmen

1050

Bluttransfusionssets finanziell unterstützt

Orden des St. Panteleimon

2024 wurde ZhdU als erste Schweizer Organisation mit dem Orden des St. Panteleimon für die Unterstützung des Ukrainischen Gesundheitswesens ausgezeichnet.

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A few months ago, we visited the team at The Centre for Paediatric Medicine in Lviv @zusdmc_lviv The neurosurgical microscope we helped deliver is transforming patient care, and we witnessed it in use. It's remarkable to see how one piece of equipment changes the reality of everyday work in this hospital. Although it is a single device, every surgical department and its patients benefit from it.

This is what we meant by 'second, meaningful life' for equipment.

👉 Learn more on our website: [link in bio]

Are you upgrading or clearing out? That surplus equipment doesn't have to end there. It could have a mission waiting. We handle everything—matching, logistics, transport.

#ZhdU #HumanitarianAid #StandWithUkraine

A few months ago, we visited the team at The Centre for Paediatric Medicine in Lviv @zusdmc_lviv The neurosurgical microscope we helped deliver is transforming patient care, and we witnessed it in use. It's remarkable to see how one piece of equipment changes the reality of everyday work in this hospital. Although it is a single device, every surgical department and its patients benefit from it.

This is what we meant by 'second, meaningful life' for equipment.

👉 Learn more on our website: [link in bio]

Are you upgrading or clearing out? That surplus equipment doesn't have to end there. It could have a mission waiting. We handle everything—matching, logistics, transport.

#ZhdU #HumanitarianAid #StandWithUkraine

In 2023, @hug_ge donated 156 hospital beds to nine Ukrainian hospitals through ZhdU. This spring, they came back with 100 more!

Two trucks left Geneva in mid-April and just a few days later, the beds arrived in Lviv and were distributed to:

🏥 Koriukivka Central District Hospital
🏥 Western Ukrainian Specialized Paediatric Medical Centre @zusdmc_lviv
🏥 Stryi City United Hospital @united.hospital.stryi
🏥 Superhumans Centre, Lviv @superhumans.center
🏥 Institute of Gastroenterology of the NAMS of Ukraine, Dnipro

Thank you, HUG, for the ongoing support. Once again. 🇺🇦

#ZhdU #Ukraine #HUG #HumanitarianAid #MedicalDonation

In 2023, @hug_ge donated 156 hospital beds to nine Ukrainian hospitals through ZhdU. This spring, they came back with 100 more!

Two trucks left Geneva in mid-April and just a few days later, the beds arrived in Lviv and were distributed to:

🏥 Koriukivka Central District Hospital
🏥 Western Ukrainian Specialized Paediatric Medical Centre @zusdmc_lviv
🏥 Stryi City United Hospital @united.hospital.stryi
🏥 Superhumans Centre, Lviv @superhumans.center
🏥 Institute of Gastroenterology of the NAMS of Ukraine, Dnipro

Thank you, HUG, for the ongoing support. Once again. 🇺🇦

#ZhdU #Ukraine #HUG #HumanitarianAid #MedicalDonation

800 blood transfusion kits!!! ❤️‍🩹

Inside these boxes are essential components we recently delivered to Ukraine — enough to assemble 800 donor/recipient blood transfusion kits locally. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. ❤️

🩸 Many of these components are difficult or impossible to source in Ukraine. With CHF 50, you help fund more of these lifesaving, urgently needed kits. You’ll find the donation link in our bio.

🩸 Extra Life is a collaboration between Zürich hilft der Ukraine, DUG Bielefeld, and FARMA.

#ZhdU #ExtraLife

800 blood transfusion kits!!! ❤️‍🩹

Inside these boxes are essential components we recently delivered to Ukraine — enough to assemble 800 donor/recipient blood transfusion kits locally. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. ❤️

🩸 Many of these components are difficult or impossible to source in Ukraine. With CHF 50, you help fund more of these lifesaving, urgently needed kits. You’ll find the donation link in our bio.

🩸 Extra Life is a collaboration between Zürich hilft der Ukraine, DUG Bielefeld, and FARMA.

#ZhdU #ExtraLife

This year marks a record for our Fit for Winter project 💙

👶 Together with NGO Early Birds, we delivered care packages to 370 premature babies this season alone. Across four editions, that’s more than 1,000 premature babies and their families across Ukraine supported through four consecutive winters.

Swipe to see the impact we’ve made together ➡️

Partners: @ranni_ptashky @ranenko_shop @uaps.org.ua, H+ Spitäler der Schweiz, Bauchkids

Support premature babies: Link in bio

#ZhdU #StandWithUkraine #FitforWinter #PrematureBaby

This year marks a record for our Fit for Winter project 💙

👶 Together with NGO Early Birds, we delivered care packages to 370 premature babies this season alone. Across four editions, that’s more than 1,000 premature babies and their families across Ukraine supported through four consecutive winters.

Swipe to see the impact we’ve made together ➡️

Partners: @ranni_ptashky @ranenko_shop @uaps.org.ua, H+ Spitäler der Schweiz, Bauchkids

Support premature babies: Link in bio

#ZhdU #StandWithUkraine #FitforWinter #PrematureBaby

It’s natural to upgrade, update and develop infrastructure. It helps companies become more efficient and makes everyday work smoother and faster. More and more companies are moving toward sustainability, choosing solutions that support that mission. But sustainability is also about what happens next and what we do with equipment that’s no longer needed.

For WZR Weiterbildungszentrum Rorschach-Rheintal @wzr_rorschach_rheintal the next natural step was to give a second life to 95 computers and 30 monitors that no longer met internal requirements but were fully functional.

Instead of disposal, WZR redirected these devices to create real impact and support Ukrainian institutions.

This is not only a textbook example of corporate responsibility toward the environment, but also of support for communities in need. Thanks to WZR, these devices are now supporting daily work and patient care in hospitals in Barvinkove, Bohodukhiv (Kharkiv region), as well as everyday learning in educational institutions in Chernihiv and Lviv:

〰️ Barvinkove Central District Hospital
〰️ The Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise of the Izium City Council "Central City Hospital of Our Lady of Pishchanka"
〰️ Bohodukhiv Central District Hospital
〰️ Semenivka Territorial Community Council
〰️ Chernihiv Regional Education Department
〰️ Lviv Physics and Mathematics Lyceum at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

Special thanks to Selena Caamano, who helped connect WZR with ZhdU and set this donation in motion. Sometimes, all it takes is one person and one idea to spark meaningful collaboration and bring the whole team together to make it happen.

If your institution would like to create similar impact, ZhdU coordinates the matching, logistics, and transport to make the process as seamless as possible for your company - link in bio

#ZhdU #Sustainability #CSR #ImpactfulDonation

It’s natural to upgrade, update and develop infrastructure. It helps companies become more efficient and makes everyday work smoother and faster. More and more companies are moving toward sustainability, choosing solutions that support that mission. But sustainability is also about what happens next and what we do with equipment that’s no longer needed.

For WZR Weiterbildungszentrum Rorschach-Rheintal @wzr_rorschach_rheintal the next natural step was to give a second life to 95 computers and 30 monitors that no longer met internal requirements but were fully functional.

Instead of disposal, WZR redirected these devices to create real impact and support Ukrainian institutions.

This is not only a textbook example of corporate responsibility toward the environment, but also of support for communities in need. Thanks to WZR, these devices are now supporting daily work and patient care in hospitals in Barvinkove, Bohodukhiv (Kharkiv region), as well as everyday learning in educational institutions in Chernihiv and Lviv:

〰️ Barvinkove Central District Hospital
〰️ The Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise of the Izium City Council "Central City Hospital of Our Lady of Pishchanka"
〰️ Bohodukhiv Central District Hospital
〰️ Semenivka Territorial Community Council
〰️ Chernihiv Regional Education Department
〰️ Lviv Physics and Mathematics Lyceum at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

Special thanks to Selena Caamano, who helped connect WZR with ZhdU and set this donation in motion. Sometimes, all it takes is one person and one idea to spark meaningful collaboration and bring the whole team together to make it happen.

If your institution would like to create similar impact, ZhdU coordinates the matching, logistics, and transport to make the process as seamless as possible for your company - link in bio

#ZhdU #Sustainability #CSR #ImpactfulDonation

🌍 Today we celebrate World Health Day.

In 2024, the ZhdU team received the Order of St. Panteleimon as the first Swiss organization recognized for its significant contribution to supporting healthcare in Ukraine. A healthcare system truly pushed to its limits.

On this day, we want to highlight this achievement. But not to celebrate ourselves, but to celebrate every one of you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This has been a team effort every step of the way. Together, we have built an extraordinary network of Swiss hospitals, medical institutions, foundations, associations, partners, individual and institutional donors, and volunteers.

Every act of solidarity strengthens Ukraine. This award is yours.

Stay healthy!

#ZhdU #WorldHealthDay #StandWithUkraine #Healthcare

🌍 Today we celebrate World Health Day.

In 2024, the ZhdU team received the Order of St. Panteleimon as the first Swiss organization recognized for its significant contribution to supporting healthcare in Ukraine. A healthcare system truly pushed to its limits.

On this day, we want to highlight this achievement. But not to celebrate ourselves, but to celebrate every one of you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This has been a team effort every step of the way. Together, we have built an extraordinary network of Swiss hospitals, medical institutions, foundations, associations, partners, individual and institutional donors, and volunteers.

Every act of solidarity strengthens Ukraine. This award is yours.

Stay healthy!

#ZhdU #WorldHealthDay #StandWithUkraine #Healthcare

A few weeks ago, we introduced Oksana Baran @oksn_baran, a Ukrainian paediatric rehabilitation specialist and the second participant in our Rehab Bridge project, which connects Ukrainian rehabilitation experts with leading Swiss clinics to help close the widening gap in specialised care caused by the war. In September 2026, she will participate in a week-long study visit at the University Children's Hospital Basel @ukbbkinderspital - the host institution for the second edition of Rehab Bridge.

During our conversation, Oksana shared what led her to work with children, the realities of providing care in today’s Ukraine, and what a Rehab Bridge study visit at UKBB means for her, her patients, and the colleagues she will mentor and teach using the knowledge she gains in Switzerland this summer.

Discover more and invest in the future: full story in bio

#ZhdU #UKBB #RehabBridge #Rehabilitation #Physiotheraphy

A few weeks ago, we introduced Oksana Baran @oksn_baran, a Ukrainian paediatric rehabilitation specialist and the second participant in our Rehab Bridge project, which connects Ukrainian rehabilitation experts with leading Swiss clinics to help close the widening gap in specialised care caused by the war. In September 2026, she will participate in a week-long study visit at the University Children's Hospital Basel @ukbbkinderspital - the host institution for the second edition of Rehab Bridge.

During our conversation, Oksana shared what led her to work with children, the realities of providing care in today’s Ukraine, and what a Rehab Bridge study visit at UKBB means for her, her patients, and the colleagues she will mentor and teach using the knowledge she gains in Switzerland this summer.

Discover more and invest in the future: full story in bio

#ZhdU #UKBB #RehabBridge #Rehabilitation #Physiotheraphy

🩸Blood transfusions can literally save lives, but conventional blood supplies often cannot reach high-risk regions of Ukraine, and response time is critical. That’s why field transfusion kits can mean the difference between life and death.

🩸With CHF 50, you help purchase components for donor/recipient kits - components that are difficult or impossible to source in Ukraine. Thanks to your support, over 1,050 kits are already in use, helping medics save lives and train teams for emergencies.

🩸 Give hope. Give Extra Life and find out more about our project - link in bio.

🩸 Extra Life is a collaboration between Zuerich hilft der Ukraine ZhdU, @dug_bielefeld, and FARMA.

#ExtraLife #Ukraine #MedicalAid #SavingLives

🩸Blood transfusions can literally save lives, but conventional blood supplies often cannot reach high-risk regions of Ukraine, and response time is critical. That’s why field transfusion kits can mean the difference between life and death.

🩸With CHF 50, you help purchase components for donor/recipient kits - components that are difficult or impossible to source in Ukraine. Thanks to your support, over 1,050 kits are already in use, helping medics save lives and train teams for emergencies.

🩸 Give hope. Give Extra Life and find out more about our project - link in bio.

🩸 Extra Life is a collaboration between Zuerich hilft der Ukraine ZhdU, @dug_bielefeld, and FARMA.

#ExtraLife #Ukraine #MedicalAid #SavingLives

Oops, we did it again! 🤭

Another ambulance delivered to Ukraine. 🚑

After a few days on the road from Switzerland, we reached our destination and handed it over to @samooborona.lviv.

It wouldn’t have come together without the support of Vindobona Foundation, who financed the ambulance, and Hilfe für die Ukraine 8484 - an incredible logistics partner who kept the convoy moving all the way to Ukraine.

This one had a lot of moving pieces, quite literally. Thanks to a real team effort and everyone involved, we can proudly say: Mission accomplished ✅

P.S. Swipe for the end-of-the-road smile 😁

#ZhdU #supportukraine #standwithukraine

Oops, we did it again! 🤭

Another ambulance delivered to Ukraine. 🚑

After a few days on the road from Switzerland, we reached our destination and handed it over to @samooborona.lviv.

It wouldn’t have come together without the support of Vindobona Foundation, who financed the ambulance, and Hilfe für die Ukraine 8484 - an incredible logistics partner who kept the convoy moving all the way to Ukraine.

This one had a lot of moving pieces, quite literally. Thanks to a real team effort and everyone involved, we can proudly say: Mission accomplished ✅

P.S. Swipe for the end-of-the-road smile 😁

#ZhdU #supportukraine #standwithukraine

World NGO Day feels like a good moment to introduce the people behind ZhdU. 👥👥

The ones lifting boxes, balancing budgets, matching equipment, coordinating projects, and writing posts like this one 😊

We’re a small team with very different skills, but one shared mission: to keep delivering meaningful, reliable support to Ukraine. 🇺🇦

Today, we’d love for you to get to know the team a little better.

Got a question about our work? Ask away.

#zhdu #worldngoday #meettheteam

World NGO Day feels like a good moment to introduce the people behind ZhdU. 👥👥

The ones lifting boxes, balancing budgets, matching equipment, coordinating projects, and writing posts like this one 😊

We’re a small team with very different skills, but one shared mission: to keep delivering meaningful, reliable support to Ukraine. 🇺🇦

Today, we’d love for you to get to know the team a little better.

Got a question about our work? Ask away.

#zhdu #worldngoday #meettheteam

🤝 A few weeks ago we shared a post about Team Building session we ran for @on employees.

Today, we’re excited to show not only the result of their work, but also the fact that their creation has already reached the people who need it most.

🚚 First 100 IFAKs (Individual First Aid Kits) have arrived to Lviv State University of Life Safety @ldubgd_ukraine with last-mile delivery carried out by @moveukraine The IFAKs will be used for training future rescuers. #ZhdU #IFAK #FirstAid #RescueTeam #TeamBuilding

🤝 A few weeks ago we shared a post about Team Building session we ran for @on employees.

Today, we’re excited to show not only the result of their work, but also the fact that their creation has already reached the people who need it most.

🚚 First 100 IFAKs (Individual First Aid Kits) have arrived to Lviv State University of Life Safety @ldubgd_ukraine with last-mile delivery carried out by @moveukraine The IFAKs will be used for training future rescuers. #ZhdU #IFAK #FirstAid #RescueTeam #TeamBuilding

Zürich hilft der Ukraine (ZhdU) was born in the first days of the full-scale invasion as a spontaneous grassroots effort. A few strangers met online and, from a place of urgency and heart, decided to act for Ukraine.

Four years later, we’re proud of what this community has built: a growing network of targeted support connecting Switzerland and Ukraine. A bridge built on trust and collaboration.

None of this would be possible without the generosity of sponsors, institutions, hospitals, partners, and individual supporters. Thank you for standing with us!

If you’d like to support (every bit matters):
❤️ Like, 💬 comment, and 🔁 share (it really helps our reach)
📣 Spread the word about ZhdU
🏥 If you know an institution with surplus equipment, we’d love an introduction
👥 If your company is open to purpose-driven team building, let’s talk
💙 And if donating feels right for you, it helps us keep going

This post is a small summary of what ZhdU has done over the past four years, and a reminder that we’re here to continue.

#standwithukraine #supportukraine #zhdu #nonprofitorganization

Zürich hilft der Ukraine (ZhdU) was born in the first days of the full-scale invasion as a spontaneous grassroots effort. A few strangers met online and, from a place of urgency and heart, decided to act for Ukraine.

Four years later, we’re proud of what this community has built: a growing network of targeted support connecting Switzerland and Ukraine. A bridge built on trust and collaboration.

None of this would be possible without the generosity of sponsors, institutions, hospitals, partners, and individual supporters. Thank you for standing with us!

If you’d like to support (every bit matters):
❤️ Like, 💬 comment, and 🔁 share (it really helps our reach)
📣 Spread the word about ZhdU
🏥 If you know an institution with surplus equipment, we’d love an introduction
👥 If your company is open to purpose-driven team building, let’s talk
💙 And if donating feels right for you, it helps us keep going

This post is a small summary of what ZhdU has done over the past four years, and a reminder that we’re here to continue.

#standwithukraine #supportukraine #zhdu #nonprofitorganization

You can support Ukraine in seconds 🇺🇦

Now accepting:
TWINT • Credit cards • Apple Pay • Klarna • Link

Thank you for standing with us.
Wherever you are 🌍🌏🌎

Link in bio.

#zhdu #supportukraine #standwithukraine #donatenow #nonprofitorganization

You can support Ukraine in seconds 🇺🇦

Now accepting:
TWINT • Credit cards • Apple Pay • Klarna • Link

Thank you for standing with us.
Wherever you are 🌍🌏🌎

Link in bio.

#zhdu #supportukraine #standwithukraine #donatenow #nonprofitorganization

Someone has just received their very first package 👶

As a consequence of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the rate of premature births has increased. What should be a moment filled with pure happiness has, for many families, become a joy overshadowed by stress and uncertainty.

We don’t want it to be this way. That’s why @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine, in collaboration with the organization @ranni_ptashky, is delivering bundles of warmth to help premature babies and their parents get through those fragile first days surrounded by care and comfort.

Join us and let us send a package on your behalf. With just 50 CHF, you can help ensure these little ones are welcomed with warmth, care, and a sense of safety.

Link to donate in bio.

#ZhdU #StandWithUkraine #FitForWinter #PrematureBaby #SupportUkraine #NewBeginnings #positiveimpact

Someone has just received their very first package 👶

As a consequence of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the rate of premature births has increased. What should be a moment filled with pure happiness has, for many families, become a joy overshadowed by stress and uncertainty.

We don’t want it to be this way. That’s why @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine, in collaboration with the organization @ranni_ptashky, is delivering bundles of warmth to help premature babies and their parents get through those fragile first days surrounded by care and comfort.

Join us and let us send a package on your behalf. With just 50 CHF, you can help ensure these little ones are welcomed with warmth, care, and a sense of safety.

Link to donate in bio.

#ZhdU #StandWithUkraine #FitForWinter #PrematureBaby #SupportUkraine #NewBeginnings #positiveimpact

At the end of December, we sent our ninth and final truck of 2025 with humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Thanks to the generosity of @psychiatrische_dienste_aargau, the truck carried 25 medical beds, which we delivered to three hospitals in Odesa, Sumy, and Poltava. These beds will give patients greater comfort and support medical staff in their daily work.

Thank you for this meaningful donation 💙💛

Learn more about our Shipping Project and how you can support our work - link in bio.

#ZhdU #HumanitarianAid #SupportUkraine #MedicalSupport #LogisticsForGood #NGO #Solidarity

At the end of December, we sent our ninth and final truck of 2025 with humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Thanks to the generosity of @psychiatrische_dienste_aargau, the truck carried 25 medical beds, which we delivered to three hospitals in Odesa, Sumy, and Poltava. These beds will give patients greater comfort and support medical staff in their daily work.

Thank you for this meaningful donation 💙💛

Learn more about our Shipping Project and how you can support our work - link in bio.

#ZhdU #HumanitarianAid #SupportUkraine #MedicalSupport #LogisticsForGood #NGO #Solidarity

Did you know Team Building can support Ukraine?

In November, @on employees came together with @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine to prepare IFAKs — life-saving first aid kits used daily by emergency responders in Ukraine.

In one day, 100 people assembled 300 IFAKs. 💪

The kits are already in use in Ukraine.
Thank you to everyone involved 💙💛

Want to do this with your team?
Link in bio.

#TeamBuildingWithPurpose #CorporateVolunteering #EmployeeEngagement #PurposeAtWork #PeopleAndCulture CSR SocialImpact UkraineSupport StandWithUkraine ZhdU

Did you know Team Building can support Ukraine?

In November, @on employees came together with @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine to prepare IFAKs — life-saving first aid kits used daily by emergency responders in Ukraine.

In one day, 100 people assembled 300 IFAKs. 💪

The kits are already in use in Ukraine.
Thank you to everyone involved 💙💛

Want to do this with your team?
Link in bio.

#TeamBuildingWithPurpose #CorporateVolunteering #EmployeeEngagement #PurposeAtWork #PeopleAndCulture CSR SocialImpact UkraineSupport StandWithUkraine ZhdU

❄️Our winter fundraiser is ongoing - and you can help bring warmth and care to newborns in Ukraine 🎁

For the 4th year in a row, ZhdU @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine and Early Birds @ranni_ptashky are delivering support bundles to prematurely born babies in Ukraine.

Each “Fit for Winter” bundle includes:

🧸 heater
🛏️ baby sleeping bag
👶 newborn clothes & pampers
🟦 blankets
🐙 therapy toy
📚 guide for parents

Over the last years, 652 support packages were provided to babies across Ukraine - including regions close to the frontline like Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Kherson.

✨ This year, we have a chance to hit the total number of 1000+ support packages - but we need your help!

💛 CHF 50 = one full bundle of warmth for a premature baby

👉 Donate via link or bank transfer
🔗 www.zhdu.ch/bornfit25

Thank you for standing with Ukraine’s smallest fighters 💙

❄️Our winter fundraiser is ongoing - and you can help bring warmth and care to newborns in Ukraine 🎁

For the 4th year in a row, ZhdU @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine and Early Birds @ranni_ptashky are delivering support bundles to prematurely born babies in Ukraine.

Each “Fit for Winter” bundle includes:

🧸 heater
🛏️ baby sleeping bag
👶 newborn clothes & pampers
🟦 blankets
🐙 therapy toy
📚 guide for parents

Over the last years, 652 support packages were provided to babies across Ukraine - including regions close to the frontline like Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Kherson.

✨ This year, we have a chance to hit the total number of 1000+ support packages - but we need your help!

💛 CHF 50 = one full bundle of warmth for a premature baby

👉 Donate via link or bank transfer
🔗 www.zhdu.ch/bornfit25

Thank you for standing with Ukraine’s smallest fighters 💙

Spital Zollikerberg @spitalzollikerberg was one of our first partner hospitals and since 2022 it has donated tonnes of medical supplies for which we provided transportation to Ukraine.

Yesterday, Zurich hilft der Ukraine and Zollikerberg team worked on loading another 3-tonne truck with medical mattresses, beds, trolleys, wheelchairs, etc.

In times of uncertainties, we believe that it's crucial to maintain reliable partnership and continue to support the healthcare 💙💛

Spital Zollikerberg @spitalzollikerberg was one of our first partner hospitals and since 2022 it has donated tonnes of medical supplies for which we provided transportation to Ukraine.

Yesterday, Zurich hilft der Ukraine and Zollikerberg team worked on loading another 3-tonne truck with medical mattresses, beds, trolleys, wheelchairs, etc.

In times of uncertainties, we believe that it's crucial to maintain reliable partnership and continue to support the healthcare 💙💛

On Monday, February 24th, marking the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we gathered in Zurich to deliver a strong message of unity and unwavering support for Ukraine. 🇺🇦
The solidarity demonstration, organised by @helvetiaforukraine and @real_ukrainianswitzerland , took us from Helvetiaplatz to Rathausbrücke, where we stood together in solidarity. 🇺🇦 🇨🇭
We are incredibly grateful for the strong support shown by the people of Switzerland. However, both the Ukrainian Association in Switzerland and Helvetia for Ukraine called for an even greater and more lasting commitment to Ukraine.

The speeches from @luziatschirky, @widmerceline (National Councillor, SP), @perparim.avdili (Municipal Councillor & President of FDP Zurich), and Halyna Petrosaniak (Ukrainian poet, translator, and literary critic) inspired us all to continue the fight for Ukraine.

„It is heartwarming to see Zurich mobilize itself to show what it stands for: solidarity and humanity,“ stated @matteib , ZhdU Co-President.

We were also deeply touched by the voices from Ukraine and the powerful singing performances by Lida Filyevych and Nazariy Sadivskyy.
Although much work remains, we are committed to standing strong in our support. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped carry these messages forward💙💛 All pictures by @denysovaphoto

On Monday, February 24th, marking the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we gathered in Zurich to deliver a strong message of unity and unwavering support for Ukraine. 🇺🇦
The solidarity demonstration, organised by @helvetiaforukraine and @real_ukrainianswitzerland , took us from Helvetiaplatz to Rathausbrücke, where we stood together in solidarity. 🇺🇦 🇨🇭
We are incredibly grateful for the strong support shown by the people of Switzerland. However, both the Ukrainian Association in Switzerland and Helvetia for Ukraine called for an even greater and more lasting commitment to Ukraine.

The speeches from @luziatschirky, @widmerceline (National Councillor, SP), @perparim.avdili (Municipal Councillor & President of FDP Zurich), and Halyna Petrosaniak (Ukrainian poet, translator, and literary critic) inspired us all to continue the fight for Ukraine.

„It is heartwarming to see Zurich mobilize itself to show what it stands for: solidarity and humanity,“ stated @matteib , ZhdU Co-President.

We were also deeply touched by the voices from Ukraine and the powerful singing performances by Lida Filyevych and Nazariy Sadivskyy.
Although much work remains, we are committed to standing strong in our support. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped carry these messages forward💙💛 All pictures by @denysovaphoto

It's this time of the year again when Zuerich hilft der Ukraine and partners join efforts to gift warmth to Ukrainian babies and their families 🎄

For the third year in row, we are running the project "Fit for Winter" with @ranni_ptashky to provide the winter support packages for prematurely born babies in Ukraine.

The life continues in 🇺🇦 and in the first 9 months of this year over 134,000 babies were born in Ukraine. Among them are nearly 8,500 “early birds”. This winter, they face additional hardship as Russia keeps destroying Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving homes in the dark and cold.

🎁 During last 2 years we supported nearly 500 newborns with essentials for the cold times – blankets, sleeping bags, heaters, clothes, and basic hygiene products. Please help us in supporting even more newborns and their families this year with the donation of 50 CHF:

Empfänger: Zuerich hilft der Ukraine ZhdU
Name der Bank: Zürcher Kantonalbank, Prime Tower, Hardstrasse 201, 8005 ZH
IBAN: CH75 0070 0114 8067 5394 5
BIC: ZKBKCHZZ80A
Verwendungszweck: bornfit
Adresse: 8053 Zürich, Schweiz

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Partners: @ranni_ptashky, @uaps.org.ua, @huggies.ua, H+ Spitäler der Schweiz, Bauchkids

It's this time of the year again when Zuerich hilft der Ukraine and partners join efforts to gift warmth to Ukrainian babies and their families 🎄

For the third year in row, we are running the project "Fit for Winter" with @ranni_ptashky to provide the winter support packages for prematurely born babies in Ukraine.

The life continues in 🇺🇦 and in the first 9 months of this year over 134,000 babies were born in Ukraine. Among them are nearly 8,500 “early birds”. This winter, they face additional hardship as Russia keeps destroying Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving homes in the dark and cold.

🎁 During last 2 years we supported nearly 500 newborns with essentials for the cold times – blankets, sleeping bags, heaters, clothes, and basic hygiene products. Please help us in supporting even more newborns and their families this year with the donation of 50 CHF:

Empfänger: Zuerich hilft der Ukraine ZhdU
Name der Bank: Zürcher Kantonalbank, Prime Tower, Hardstrasse 201, 8005 ZH
IBAN: CH75 0070 0114 8067 5394 5
BIC: ZKBKCHZZ80A
Verwendungszweck: bornfit
Adresse: 8053 Zürich, Schweiz

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Partners: @ranni_ptashky, @uaps.org.ua, @huggies.ua, H+ Spitäler der Schweiz, Bauchkids

It is a busy pre-Christmas period 🎄 but time can always be found to do something good. Today, the @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine team shipped our 9th truck of this year with nearly 7 tons of materials. That includes 47 beds generously donated by Geneva University Hospital @hug_ge and some secrets presents which we will reveal later 😉🎁

It is a busy pre-Christmas period 🎄 but time can always be found to do something good. Today, the @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine team shipped our 9th truck of this year with nearly 7 tons of materials. That includes 47 beds generously donated by Geneva University Hospital @hug_ge and some secrets presents which we will reveal later 😉🎁

Yesterday, the ZhdU team received the Order of St. Panteleimon Award as the Swiss organization that made significant contributions to supporting healthcare in Ukraine🏅✨

The Order of St. Panteleimon was established in 2009 by Ukraine’s Ministry of Health to honour prominent individuals for their dedication to healthcare and humanitarian efforts. In 2024, for the first time, the award introduced a category for foreign citizens and organizations.

It is an honour for us to be the first Swiss organization receiving this award. The award event was held at the Embassy of Ukraine in Switzerland which provided us a warm reception.

We believe that it is an award not only for our small team but also for many individuals who have made our mission possible.

Each shipment of medical goods to hospitals in Ukraine involves up to 50 individuals per truck and this unity can be recognized as the modern-day miracle that heals and saves lives. Thank you to everyone who stay united with us all the way long. This award belong to all of you 💛💙

Yesterday, the ZhdU team received the Order of St. Panteleimon Award as the Swiss organization that made significant contributions to supporting healthcare in Ukraine🏅✨

The Order of St. Panteleimon was established in 2009 by Ukraine’s Ministry of Health to honour prominent individuals for their dedication to healthcare and humanitarian efforts. In 2024, for the first time, the award introduced a category for foreign citizens and organizations.

It is an honour for us to be the first Swiss organization receiving this award. The award event was held at the Embassy of Ukraine in Switzerland which provided us a warm reception.

We believe that it is an award not only for our small team but also for many individuals who have made our mission possible.

Each shipment of medical goods to hospitals in Ukraine involves up to 50 individuals per truck and this unity can be recognized as the modern-day miracle that heals and saves lives. Thank you to everyone who stay united with us all the way long. This award belong to all of you 💛💙

Last Sunday, our Co-President @matteib was honoured to be a guest speaker at @bernhard_theater event focused on the current situation in Ukraine. Alongside fellow speaker Tobias Privitelli, who discussed GICHD’ critical work of demining in Ukraine, @matteib shared insights on @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine ongoing humanitarian projects and mission.

The discussion was moderated by the esteemed war correspondent @luziatschirky, who guided the conversation with engaging and thought-provoking questions. The event closed with uplifting music by the ‚Ukulele Orchestra,‘ adding a hopeful tone to the evening.

We would like to thank everyone involved for this valuable opportunity to highlight the need to support Ukraine in these turbulent times. Photos by Christian Lanz (copyright).

Last Sunday, our Co-President @matteib was honoured to be a guest speaker at @bernhard_theater event focused on the current situation in Ukraine. Alongside fellow speaker Tobias Privitelli, who discussed GICHD’ critical work of demining in Ukraine, @matteib shared insights on @zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine ongoing humanitarian projects and mission.

The discussion was moderated by the esteemed war correspondent @luziatschirky, who guided the conversation with engaging and thought-provoking questions. The event closed with uplifting music by the ‚Ukulele Orchestra,‘ adding a hopeful tone to the evening.

We would like to thank everyone involved for this valuable opportunity to highlight the need to support Ukraine in these turbulent times. Photos by Christian Lanz (copyright).

Last Saturday, we sent the fifth truck this year from Switzerland to Ukraine and the showering rain could not stop us 💪

We are happy to share that the transport safely arrived to the destination yesterday with nearly 4 tons of medical materials and generators. Within the next few weeks, these will be distributed to the recipients all over Ukraine 🫶

ZhdU continues to source materials from Swiss hospitals and donors to support healthcare in Ukraine. More transport is planned till the end of this year 🚚

Last Saturday, we sent the fifth truck this year from Switzerland to Ukraine and the showering rain could not stop us 💪

We are happy to share that the transport safely arrived to the destination yesterday with nearly 4 tons of medical materials and generators. Within the next few weeks, these will be distributed to the recipients all over Ukraine 🫶

ZhdU continues to source materials from Swiss hospitals and donors to support healthcare in Ukraine. More transport is planned till the end of this year 🚚

“We will never stop fighting for a world where hospitals are safe, where children are protected, and where Ukraine is free.” ZhdU Co-President Mattei Batruch joined the pro-Ukrainian demonstration organised by @helvetiaforukraine, @uvzoverein, @dopomozhemore on July 12 in response to Russian attack on Ohmatdyt hospital. There @matteib gave a powerful speech as a doctor, a colleague and friend of those brave people who faced an unimaginable horror.

Last Monday, the walls of @ohmatdyt, which had witnessed countless renovations since its founding 130 years ago, were stained with the blood of innocents.

That attack was not just an assault on a building; it was an attack on humanity itself.

It was an attempt to break the spirit of Ukrainians and their supporters.

Yet, on that rainy Friday, demonstrators stood united, upholding the principles that bind us as human beings—compassion, dignity, and the inviolable right to life.

Photo credit: @denysovaphoto

“We will never stop fighting for a world where hospitals are safe, where children are protected, and where Ukraine is free.” ZhdU Co-President Mattei Batruch joined the pro-Ukrainian demonstration organised by @helvetiaforukraine, @uvzoverein, @dopomozhemore on July 12 in response to Russian attack on Ohmatdyt hospital. There @matteib gave a powerful speech as a doctor, a colleague and friend of those brave people who faced an unimaginable horror.

Last Monday, the walls of @ohmatdyt, which had witnessed countless renovations since its founding 130 years ago, were stained with the blood of innocents.

That attack was not just an assault on a building; it was an attack on humanity itself.

It was an attempt to break the spirit of Ukrainians and their supporters.

Yet, on that rainy Friday, demonstrators stood united, upholding the principles that bind us as human beings—compassion, dignity, and the inviolable right to life.

Photo credit: @denysovaphoto

On the 8th of July, Russia launched a devastating attack on several major cities in Ukraine.

One of the direct targets was the @ohmatdyt children’s hospital in the centre of Kyiv. At the moment of the attack, there were over 600 people in the hospital.

ZhdU Team member @itsyaezmin, who has been in Ukraine at time of the attacks, promptly made her way to the site to extend the entire ZhdU team’s support.

„The extent of the destruction is beyond our ability to describe in words. It is deeply distressing to learn that a place that primarily cares for children has been the target of such an attack. I am still struggling to comprehend what has occurred in the wake of this tragedy.
I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved and our partners at Ohmatdyt, and on behalf of the entire ZhdU team, I reiterate our commitment to providing comprehensive assistance during this challenging period.“ - @itsyaezmin

In total 24 departments are damaged: including 10 surgical departments, 5 oncology departments, 3 intensive care units, 2 operating blocks, 2 somatic departments, the radiology department, prenatal care department and the radiation therapy department.

On the 8th of July, Russia launched a devastating attack on several major cities in Ukraine.

One of the direct targets was the @ohmatdyt children’s hospital in the centre of Kyiv. At the moment of the attack, there were over 600 people in the hospital.

ZhdU Team member @itsyaezmin, who has been in Ukraine at time of the attacks, promptly made her way to the site to extend the entire ZhdU team’s support.

„The extent of the destruction is beyond our ability to describe in words. It is deeply distressing to learn that a place that primarily cares for children has been the target of such an attack. I am still struggling to comprehend what has occurred in the wake of this tragedy.
I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved and our partners at Ohmatdyt, and on behalf of the entire ZhdU team, I reiterate our commitment to providing comprehensive assistance during this challenging period.“ - @itsyaezmin

In total 24 departments are damaged: including 10 surgical departments, 5 oncology departments, 3 intensive care units, 2 operating blocks, 2 somatic departments, the radiology department, prenatal care department and the radiation therapy department.

Just a month ago, the ZhdU team visited Ohmatdyt and received a very warm reception. Over the last two years, we’ve built a great partnership, working together on projects like the support of prematurely born babies and rehabilitation of injured children. So, it’s heartbreaking to see our friends and their young patients being attacked, as these children must now fight for their health and survival amid the terror of war caused by russia.

We stay in contact with our friends at Ohmatdyt in case they need our support. By now, the largest needs are in blood donation and finances to rebuild the destroyed facilities. The hospital used to have over 700 beds and treated 20,000 children annually, often handling the most critical cases. Details and links for donation can be found on the social media of @ohmatdyt and @u24.gov.ua.

Thank you for standing with Ukraine.

Just a month ago, the ZhdU team visited Ohmatdyt and received a very warm reception. Over the last two years, we’ve built a great partnership, working together on projects like the support of prematurely born babies and rehabilitation of injured children. So, it’s heartbreaking to see our friends and their young patients being attacked, as these children must now fight for their health and survival amid the terror of war caused by russia.

We stay in contact with our friends at Ohmatdyt in case they need our support. By now, the largest needs are in blood donation and finances to rebuild the destroyed facilities. The hospital used to have over 700 beds and treated 20,000 children annually, often handling the most critical cases. Details and links for donation can be found on the social media of @ohmatdyt and @u24.gov.ua.

Thank you for standing with Ukraine.

The @unbroken.ukraine Center is the recipient of our third Sensopro device, sponsored by @heislerluca 🙌

Thanks to Luca and his godmother, this innovative device reached the largest rehabilitation center in Ukraine. ZhdU Co-President @matteib visited the center where he was given a full tour and was free to test the equipment extensively.

@unbroken.ukraine provides a variety of services including treatment, prosthetics, physical and psychological rehabilitation, housing and reintegration.

The centre provides care not only for serving Ukrainians, but also for all civilians 💙💛

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Meanwhile, ZhdU is keeping track of the @on shoes delivered by us to @superhumans.center in April 🏃‍♂

We are happy to see that the shoes are already being used extensively for the therapy and rehabilitation of patients.

We were also able to gain an insight into a variety of new technologies such as their in-house 3D prosthetic printing. Manufacturing locally in the prosthetic laboratory enables quick usage and provides children and adults a chance for living a decent life.

We are proud to make a contribution to these superheroes 🦸

The @unbroken.ukraine Center is the recipient of our third Sensopro device, sponsored by @heislerluca 🙌

Thanks to Luca and his godmother, this innovative device reached the largest rehabilitation center in Ukraine. ZhdU Co-President @matteib visited the center where he was given a full tour and was free to test the equipment extensively.

@unbroken.ukraine provides a variety of services including treatment, prosthetics, physical and psychological rehabilitation, housing and reintegration.

The centre provides care not only for serving Ukrainians, but also for all civilians 💙💛

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Meanwhile, ZhdU is keeping track of the @on shoes delivered by us to @superhumans.center in April 🏃‍♂

We are happy to see that the shoes are already being used extensively for the therapy and rehabilitation of patients.

We were also able to gain an insight into a variety of new technologies such as their in-house 3D prosthetic printing. Manufacturing locally in the prosthetic laboratory enables quick usage and provides children and adults a chance for living a decent life.

We are proud to make a contribution to these superheroes 🦸

The cold months are over, and we are ready to wrap up our signature project "Fit for Winter" with @ranni_ptashky 🐣

🎉 238 "Fit for Winter" support packages were delivered to Ukrainian prematurely born babies to keep them warm during January - April 2024!

🎁 Each 50 CHF package contained a blanket, sleeping bag, warmer, therapeutic toy, diapers, wipes, and baby clothes, mostly from local suppliers.

“I am sincerely grateful to receive such a package, thank you for providing such a wonderful package for our baby. In such a difficult time, it helps our little ones have everything they need to feel warm and protected,” shared a mom upon receiving our support for her newborn 🥰

And we extend those thanks to all our donors and partners for making this project a heartwarming success 💙💛

The cold months are over, and we are ready to wrap up our signature project "Fit for Winter" with @ranni_ptashky 🐣

🎉 238 "Fit for Winter" support packages were delivered to Ukrainian prematurely born babies to keep them warm during January - April 2024!

🎁 Each 50 CHF package contained a blanket, sleeping bag, warmer, therapeutic toy, diapers, wipes, and baby clothes, mostly from local suppliers.

“I am sincerely grateful to receive such a package, thank you for providing such a wonderful package for our baby. In such a difficult time, it helps our little ones have everything they need to feel warm and protected,” shared a mom upon receiving our support for her newborn 🥰

And we extend those thanks to all our donors and partners for making this project a heartwarming success 💙💛

New shoes inspire new movements!
@zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine successfully delivered such basic but no less essential equipment for patients of @superhumans.center .
We are happy to see that Superhumans feel comfortable in their new @On shoes and wish them to go far in their rehabilitation journey and beyond.
We also thank our ZhdU community for supporting us with donations to enable logistics from Switzerland to Ukraine.
Thank you for following and supporting our every step 💙💛

New shoes inspire new movements!
@zuerich_hilft_der_ukraine successfully delivered such basic but no less essential equipment for patients of @superhumans.center .
We are happy to see that Superhumans feel comfortable in their new @On shoes and wish them to go far in their rehabilitation journey and beyond.
We also thank our ZhdU community for supporting us with donations to enable logistics from Switzerland to Ukraine.
Thank you for following and supporting our every step 💙💛

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