AWT Bavaria's charity activities in 2024.
In 2024, AWT Bavaria made a significant contribution to supporting Ukraine. Through joint efforts, the company implemented a variety of important projects, most of which were carried out in partnership with the UNITED24 fundraising platform. Overall, the company donated over UAH 150 000 000 over the year to achieve a common goal and help the country at this important time.
Key areas of charitable activities of AWT Bavaria in 2024.
Support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Strengthening defence
Donation of an additional 25 pickups, of which 10 are INEOS Grenadier pickups for the KOVA to protect citizens and critical infrastructure. All vehicles were fitted with the necessary equipment to detect enemy forces under the Safe Skies project.
Innovative technologies
A contribution of UAH 24 000 000 to ground robotic platforms for the development of Ukrainian defence technologies that contribute to strengthening the country's defence capabilities.
Humanitarian aid
Medical aid
UAH 10 000 000 has been donated to help rebuild the National Children's Specialised Hospital Okhmatdyt.
Help for multi-child families
Transfer of cars for large foster families, cared for by the Olena Zelenska Foundation, the funds for which were raised through the sale of a customised motorcycle ‘Unbreakable’ at a charity auction. This project provided comfortable conditions for those who were forced to leave their homes.
Support of an initiative to provide incubators for premature babies
During 2024, AWT Bavaria also continued to donate 50% of its online store profits to the NGO PARAVOLAN in the direction of “Evacuation”, which helps to evacuate seriously ill children from the war zone and frontline areas every day.
Moreover, AWT Bavaria cares about the safety of pupils and supports the Education and Science area through the UNITED24 fundraising platform. Thanks to this contribution, a shelter has already been built in the Tuzly village hub school (Odesa Oblast). In addition, the company contributed to the reconstruction of the Velykokostromsk gymnasium (Dnipro Oblast) and the construction of a shelter in the school in the village of Marianivka (Kyiv Oblast).
Restoring critical infrastructure
Rebuilding a bridge over the Inhulets River in Bashtansky district of Mykolaiv region.
Rebuilding an irrigation system
A contribution of UAH 11,530,000 helped to restore water supply to the residents of Kherson region, providing them with a vital resource.
Social initiatives
Helping animals
MINI Ukraine continues to support animal shelters in partnership with the Happy Paw foundation. As part of the MINI x Happy Paw initiative, the company donates 10,000 UAH from every MINI vehicle sold to support shelters, ensuring better living conditions for their residents.
Thanks to this initiative:
- A facility housing 160 cats was renovated at the Ray of Kindness shelter in the Mykolaiv region.
- Insulated dog houses were recently delivered to the Hostomel shelter, marking MINI’s second initiative at this location.
Looking ahead, MINI plans to expand its support to new shelters and animals in need. MINI remains a brand committed not only to delivering an exceptional driving experience but also to shaping a better future for the country and its four-legged friends.