Laptops for Ukraine

Firstly, thank you so much for your support!

For the moment, you need to be a registered organisation (public or private) in order to set up a collection point. This is because we use the EU’s civil protection mechanism. We will inform you if this changes.

Most importantly, you do not need to arrange logistics of getting the equipment to Ukraine. Our team will be able to pick it up from your location using the EU civil protection mechanism, via the Digital Tech Hub in Kosice, Slovakia.

But you do need to commit to collecting 50 (fifty) or more devices or other ICT equipment. This is the minimum number needed for the EU civil protection mechanism to come and pick them up. Please note: While we cover the cost of transport to Ukraine we cannot offer any payment or reimbursement of costs of running a collection point.

What we need from you:

1. Contact information for our project website (https://laptopsforukraine.com/) – email address, phone number, address.
2. Logistical information – e.g. the opening hours, how to access (if necessary) and other relevant details about your collection point. These details are up to you.
   • We will publish your address and contact and other details on a map on the website, so that
     individuals/enterprises can find you and bring in donations.
3. Promotion in your local language, e.g. via your newsletters and social media
4. When receiving donations, we would need you to register the following information from donors. We need this basic information to be able to make an inventory of the equipment we ship to Ukraine, and to count it to see if we reach our target. We do not need to know specifications of the devices.
   • Numbers of laptops/phones/tablets/other equipment
   • Charger, yes/no
   • Name (optional – if they want their names listed as a thank you on our website)
   • Email address (optional – if they want to receive updates about the campaign)
   • We have created this form, which you are welcome to use. If you need to adapt it to a
     different language let us know.
5. Please remind each donor that the devices must be fully functional.
6. Once you have collected a sufficient amount of devices (at least 50), you will need to fill in some simple documentation and share it with your national civil protection authority. The European Commission team can help guide you through this process (we will provide you with contact details).

We welcome photos and videos of your efforts, and we encourage you to use social media using the hashtag #LaptopsForUkraine, tagging @DIGITALEUROPE, @DigitalEU and @mintsyfra. We will showcase them on our accounts!

Currently there is no collection point in your city. Find your nearest collection point here. We are currently looking for new collection points. If you want to mail it from inside the EU, your donation is welcome, but we cannot refund your postal costs. In this case, please post it to our Brussels address:

DIGITALEUROPE
Rue de la Science 14A
1000 – Brussels
Belgium

Unfortunately the Laptops For Ukraine scheme is supported by the EU and we cannot yet organise deliveries from outside-EU countries. We do not recommend sending devices by post because of the high costs to you and because of customs issues.

We are currently looking into ways that people can make donations from outside-EU countries.

Thanks for your message. We are aware that many Ukrainian citizens need devices at this moment. It’s why we set up this campaign.

The priorities in terms of donations will be coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. Critical infrastructure such as hospitals and schools will be the first priority.

After the campaign, we will inform you on where the laptops were donated.

Yes, Ukraine needs all types of ICT equipment, from screens to chargers. Please don’t hesitate to donate this kind of equipment as well. Please contact us to see the full list of equipment needed.

It seems obvious, but the device(s) should be fully functional. For laptops, that also means a working battery, screen and keyboard/trackpad. For phones or other touch-screen devices, there should be a working battery and screen. Please include the charger if available.

For laptops, they can be Windows/Mac/Linux machines. For other devices, they can be Android/iOS operated devices.

Yes, this is important: please remove any personal/sensitive information from your device before donating it *.

* The Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation, the European Commission and DIGITALEUROPE do not take responsibility for any information that remains in the donated device.

The device delivery will be coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and distributed to where it is most needed. This could be a school, a hospital, a local administration, or an individual. This decision depends on the quality of the device and Ukraine’s most pressing needs.

Throughout the campaign we will regularly communicate on those that receive the devices.

No, but if you have a working charger that makes the process much easier, so we would prefer it.

Yes – if you agree to it. We are running a communications campaign and will publicise donors and donations regularly on the campaign website and on social media. You are also welcome to share your donation story on the EUTech4Ukraine Futurium community and on social media using #LaptopsforUkraine .

Deliveries will be coordinated through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.