In moments of urgency, true partnerships are not measured by words, but by action.
The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce has reached an important milestone. In less than three days, thanks to the extraordinary solidarity of its members and supporters, the Chamber managed to raise more than EUR 13,300 from 13 companies and individuals out of its 90 members.
The funds were used to find, purchase and prepare the first of three vehicles that will support the evacuation of civilians in the Sumy region, one of the areas of Ukraine directly affected by russia’s ongoing war.
The vehicle was equipped with dedicated Chamber stickers and delivered to Kyiv, where it was handed over at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. This marks the first step in a broader initiative to provide three vehicles for urgent humanitarian and evacuation needs.
This initiative clearly demonstrates that the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce is not only about business, networking and economic cooperation. It is also about responsibility, friendship and standing with Ukraine when it matters most.
The ability to mobilize support in such a short time shows the strength of the Chamber’s community and the deep human commitment of its members. What was achieved in less than three days is a powerful example of how business communities can make a real difference in critical moments.
The Chamber is deeply proud of this joint effort and grateful to everyone who contributed financially, organizationally and personally.
A special thank you goes to Vasyl Zvarych and the Embassy of Ukraine in the Czech Republic for their excellent communication, support and cooperation throughout the initiative.
The Chamber also expresses its sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for organizing the official handover in Kyiv and supporting the coordination on the Ukrainian side.
Special thanks belong to Petr Base, Member of the Supervisory Board of the Chamber and CEO of Helvetas Swiss in Kyiv, as well as to Jakub Kučera from RSJ Investments, who kindly joined the handover event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
The Chamber also extends its sincere appreciation to Markus Ciupek, Vice President of the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, who supported the initiative intensively from the very beginning and personally drove the vehicle from Stryi to Kyiv, a journey of around nine hours, to ensure that the car could be handed over on time.
His dedication, together with the engagement of all supporters, reflects the spirit of practical solidarity that stands at the heart of Czech-Ukrainian cooperation.
The Chamber would like to express heartfelt thanks to all companies, members and individuals who supported this initiative and made the purchase and delivery of the first vehicle possible:
IPR Aqua s.r.o.
Jan Otis
Qore Technologies, s.r.o.
David Nichols
RSJ Investments
Libor Winkler
Lukas Kučera
Boson Distribution SE
Arnost Libezny
Mgr. Andrea Milecová, MBA
MIVALT s.r.o.
Petr Mívalt
Solarity
Michal Adrian
Angler s.r.o.
Pavel Panasjuk
Time & Space Group
Micheala Macharik
Markus Ciupek
DEKONTA
Matrin Polak
Top Trailer Servis s.r.o.
Jiri Macharik
Knoflíkářský průmysl Žirovnice, a.s
Pavel Zvěřina
Radim Kovács
Their support proves that solidarity is not an abstract value. It becomes real when people and companies decide to act together.
This is only the first of three vehicles planned within this initiative. The Chamber will continue its efforts to support the delivery of further vehicles for humanitarian and evacuation needs in Ukraine.
Every vehicle can help save lives. Every contribution matters. Every act of solidarity sends a clear message: Ukraine is not alone.
The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce is deeply proud of the unity, speed and generosity shown by its members and partners.
Together, we are proving that business communities can stand for more than economic cooperation. They can stand for humanity, responsibility and real support in times of war.
Together, we stand with Ukraine.
"When Solidarity Moves: Chamber Members Raise Over EUR 13,300 for Evacuation Vehicles in Ukraine"
