CARAVAN TO UKRAINE

Background

Russia’s so-called “three-day special operation” against Ukraine has now lasted for years (or really, well over a decade). Civilian targets are constantly under attack, and the war crimes are countless. This is something that we, as citizens of Finland and Sweden, neither can nor should accept.

Ukraine is in desperate need of robust (four-wheel-drive) vehicles to transport supplies and evacuate wounded soldiers from the front. They need mobile power stations and generators to carry out surgeries and other medical interventions in the field. And they need much more—the needs are constantly evolving.

This kind of equipment is abundant in the Nordic countries. And you can help Ukraine get this life-saving support.

The Beginning

My name is Magnus Londen, and I’m a Finnish journalist. I visited Ukraine in November 2022 and saw a country that refuses to give up—I was filled with admiration and empathy.

When I was saying goodbye to my new Ukrainian friend at the train station in Kyiv, he said:
“It was great that you came, Magnus. But you will forget us. You people in the West always forget.”

Those words changed everything.

At first, I doubted them. How could I possibly forget? But after a few months back in Finland, I realized that my friend might be right. I really was starting to forget.

When I confessed this to my son, he said bluntly:
“Well. What if you did something about it?”

So together with mountain guide and paddling instructor Roope Roine, we raised money among friends to buy a four-wheel-drive pickup. We drove it down and handed it over to Ukraine.

But it quickly became clear—we had to do more.

In the spring of 2023, we launched the organization Karavanen till Ukraina rf. Friends, acquaintances, and new amazing people reached out, eager to get involved for Ukraine. Together, we raised over €175,000 from hundreds of generous donors. It was enough to deliver ten vehicles packed with critical supplies.

In summer 2023, we started Karavanen II and raised a staggering €242,000. And it didn’t stop there: Autumn Karavan, Christmas Karavan, Bonus Karavans… The will to help was overwhelming. Today—in 2025—we have raised well over €2 million and driven to Ukraine 15 times.

In spring 2024, we launched our biggest project yet: The Relay to Ukraine. We rowed, hiked, and ran all the way from Helsinki to Ukraine in May and June. The project raised a fantastic €212,000, which was turned into frontline ambulances.

In autumn 2024, we also launched our major school campaign, which continues through the 2025–26 school year: Students for Ukraine.

We Are All Ambassadors

One of the core ideas of Caravan to Ukraine is to create ripples. To spread the word. Every “caravanner” should be an ambassador for Ukraine.

In Finland, the driving forces include Jan Willamo (vehicle purchasing), Markus Mustelin (organizing and jack-of-all-trades), Sabina Nerdrum (student project and social media), Zina Kranck (student project), Ant Simons (website), Roope Roine (trip organizer and jack-of-all-trades), Marikka Nevamäki (marketing)… and many, many more.

We are also fortunate to have very generous donors—large and small—all across Finland.

Sweden joins the Caravan

Since Swedish friends were almost always part of our convoys, it didn’t take long before the ripples spread across the Baltic Sea: Sweden needed its own organization!

Said and done: In autumn 2024, Patrik Jaldevik and Per Ottosson decided it was time to launch Karavanen till Ukraina i Sverige. On the very first trip, nine well-equipped ambulances were delivered. Together with several major Swedish donations, the Swedish team has already been to Ukraine three times in 2025—delivering 4WD vehicles, electric generators, trucks, a rescue boat, and much more.

This is what happens when people come together. We are strong.

So, what is our message to the Kremlin? Our message to our brave allies in Ukraine? Our message to every citizen in Finland and Sweden?

Caravan to Ukraine fights as long as Ukraine fights.

Our Promise

1. We only deliver what Ukraine specifically requests
2. We personally hand over all aid to our local partner in Ukraine.
3. Our administrative costs are zero. Every euro you donate goes to Ukraine.

Operations (Finland)

Karavanen till Ukraina rf is a registered non-profit organization in Finland.
The association's bylaws can be found [here].

Business ID: 3367336-7

Annual Report 2024 (PDF)
Financial Statement 2024 (PDF)

During the first half of 2024, we also collected donations via the registered association Sisu Ukraine ry, which has its own fundraising license. These donations are shown in Sisu Ukraine ry’s financial statements.

Board of Karavanen till Ukraina (Finland) 2024–2025:
Magnus Londen (Chair)
Jan Willamo
Ant Simons
Roope Roine
Robin Harms

Operations (Sweden)

Karavanen till Ukraina Sverige is a registered non-profit organization.

Organization number: 802551–0481
Bankgiro: 878–0082
Account number (Danske Bank): 12350649121
Swish: 1231710151
IBAN: SE54 1200 0000 0123 5064 9121

The association's bylaws can be found [here].

Board of Karavanen till Ukraina Sverige 2024–2025:
Per Ottosson (Chair)
Stefan Pettersson Noord
Patrik Jaldevik

Ukraine

Our recipient organization in Ukraine is the grassroots movement Initiative E+.

E+ has already received around 900 vehicles, carried out over a thousand aid projects, and delivered more than 8,000 individual first aid kits. The organization is well known in Ukraine for its transparency. Everything is documented, everything is followed up, and we receive constant reports about how the vehicles are being used, among other updates.

Thank you for your attention.
Slava Ukraini – For a free and independent Ukraine!

We are Caravan to Ukraine