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"Malamut" – the Vehicle That Saves Lives

July 26, 2019, 20:06 7184 Author: Viktor Barabanov www.deti.zp.ua Evacuation, social taxi, and humanitarian support across Ukraine.

Malamut – the Vehicle That Saves Lives

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In the context of full-scale war, every day can be a matter of life and death. Our foundation works without days off, helping those in danger, supporting people with disabilities, large families, DDST, and rescuing animals that cannot take care of themselves.

One of the key resources of our work is a Renault Trafic vehicle, nicknamed "Malamut," which performs critically important tasks every day:

- Evacuation of people from frontline and dangerous areas;

- Delivery of humanitarian aid — medicine, food, firewood, warm clothes, and pet food;

- Social taxi services for children and adults with disabilities in the city, region, and across Ukraine;

- Evacuation of animals left without care or owners;

- Support for large families and DDST in difficult conditions.

During the full-scale invasion, our vehicle has traveled over 150,000 km on challenging roads, often under fire, and has never failed. We constantly maintain it: repairing suspension, brakes, components, and performing major engine overhauls. Every trip is a chance to save lives, deliver aid, or evacuate those unable to do so themselves.

Other vehicles, purchased earlier for the "Social Taxi" project, are now with a large family. Thanks to this, the vehicle continues to support other foundation projects and assist large families, DDST, and those in greatest need.

Heartbreaking stories:

- Serhiy and his family: their house in the suburbs of Orikhiv was shelled. They were left without electricity, water, and the ability to leave the dangerous zone on their own. When our vehicle arrived, Serhiy held the hands of two small children while his wife cried with relief: "I don't know how to thank you." A week later, their house was destroyed by a KAB strike.

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- Grandma Maria and her grandson: a boy with disabilities needed regular rehabilitation. Our "Social Taxi" project regularly transported him for treatments. "Every trip is a chance for our health and life," says Maria, looking at her grandson’s smile.

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- The Zubenko large family: during shelling, they were left without electricity, gas, and communication. Our team evacuated the family with children to a safe place. "You didn’t just help us survive, you gave us hope," says the mother.

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- Animals from frontline areas: kittens, dogs, and other pets were left alone after their owners evacuated. Our team transported them to safe shelters.

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- DDST and families in villages: thanks to the vehicle from the "Social Taxi" project, we regularly deliver aid to large families in remote rural areas. "Your support allows us to live and not face problems alone," writes one mother.

Why Transport Matters

Having reliable transport is key to effective assistance. Vehicles enable the delivery of humanitarian aid to hard-to-reach areas, carry heavy loads, and ensure safe mobility for vulnerable groups.

Social taxi is more than transport. It provides access to medical care, rehabilitation, and life-essential procedures for people with disabilities. Each trip helps someone get help where it would otherwise be impossible.

Your Contribution Keeps the Work Going

When our vehicle is moving — it means someone gets a chance for safety and life.

When it stops — some assistance becomes unavailable.

By supporting the foundation, you help save people, provide social taxi, and deliver aid where it is needed most.



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