The European Commission has set up an operational system to channel in-kind donations from third countries and the private sector to Ukraine. The aim is to help civilians affected by the war in Ukraine.
Via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, the EU coordinates the overall donation process, from the expression of interest to the timely and safe delivery of donated items to local authorities.
These donations become a part of the rescEU reserves that the EU established to offer an additional layer of protection when disasters strike.
Who can donate?
- Private companies
- Public entities from inside and outside the EU
- Non-EU governmental institutions
What support is available?
Matching offers with outstanding needs
Finding a recipient for the goods in coordination with Ukraine
Transport coordination and advice
Communication with recipient authorities
EU-funded transport from hub to Ukraine
Temporary storage, handling and customs support (entry EU)
What can be donated?
The European Commission is in direct contact with Ukrainian authorities to know the most urgently needed items on the ground.
Currently, we are collecting donations of the following items.
1. Emergency energy supply items - electricity:
- high-voltage equipment
- autotransformers
- transformers
- power generators
- circuit breakers
- wiring
- gas turbines
- other electrical equipment necessary for the repair and functioning of the energy and gas critical infrastructure
2. Emergency energy supply items – gas sector:
- control systems
- pipeline valves and connecting elements
- gas treatment and filtration equipment
- compressed air & fire safety systems
3. Therapeutics and medicines– non-exhaustive list:
- antibiotics
- vaccines
- antidotes
- cancer treatment medicines
- critical care medicines
4. Medical devices:
- critical care and emergency equipment
- hospital equipment
- ambulances
- pediatric items
5. Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN):
- decontamination supplies
- personal protective equipment
- detection, identification, and monitoring devices
- logistics support components
6. Shelter items:
- insulated shelter units
- sanitation and hygiene facilities
- heaters
- hygiene kits
- beds with mattresses and bedding items
7. Transport and logistics:
- buses
- trucks
- excavators
- forklifts
- tractors
- other vehicles and logistics items
8. Other items:
- passive protection (such as gabions and sandbags)
- containers
- fire-fighting equipment
- demining equipment
Donation process at a glance
- Entities can express their preliminary interest by filling out a donations template and sending it to ECHO-Donations
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ECHO-Donations[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu). - We will evaluate the offer and ensure that it matches the needs identified by Ukrainian authorities.
- The goods are formally offered to Ukraine.
- We will send you a donation agreement to be signed with our partner managing the donation hubs (RARS).
- Transport the goods to one of our donation hubs in Poland.
- We will store and quality check the donated items.
- From there, the ERCC will coordinate and fund the delivery of the items to Ukraine.
- We will inform you once the donation reaches its destination.
The operations are carried out in cooperation with the Governmental Strategic Reserves Agency of Poland (RARS).
More questions?
For further inquiries, please contact: ECHO-Donationsec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ECHO-Donations[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
Last updated: 18/11/2025