Every step counts, and every update matters. In this edition, we’re sharing what was happening in the past two months — from the ongoing efforts behind the scenes to the essential updates that keep our work going.
Results
In February and March, 224,944 UAH (5,480 USD) were transferred to cover some urgent requests of our defenders and civilians in need.
- Purchase of parts for repeaters for 62,850 UAH (1,530 USD) for DIU, the Eastern direction
- Purchase of software for 63,495 UAH (1,546 USD) for military unit 5027
- Donated 47,800 UAH (1,164 USD) for two ambulances for 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Purchasing drone drop systems 41,800 UAH (1,018 USD) for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Eastern direction
- Support of colleagues in elimination of consequences of enemy attacks 9,000 UAH (219 USD)
Your support has made all of this possible, and together, we continue to make a difference!
News from our timeline
In February, we added another year to the war score. One more year… So, we prepared a summary of the notable projects completed by our Fund, along with those developed in partnership with other organizations.
Since 2022 Sigma Software Unity Fund has transferred over USD 5 million to help the Ukrainian Army and civilians. Below are listed several important projects we supported and worked on:
- helping Kherson city after the dam explosion;
- large fundraising campaign to develop a system for protecting Ukrainian cities;
- Janika Merilo`s project aimed at finding Ukrainian kids illegally relocated to russia;
- helping Okhmatdyt Hospital after the enemy shelling;
equipment of a training room for FPV drone pilots based in hospitals together with “Patients of Ukraine”; - equipment of SUV to fight drones within “Shahedbusters” project by Lviv IT cluster;
- support of medical centers near the frontline and Kharkiv Rehabilitation Spine Center; and many more.
We have strong faith in our Army and the Ukrainians. We will keep supporting them for as long as necessary, standing by the brave defenders of Ukraine in their courageous battle for our sovereignty.
Sigma Software Unity Fund and Quartermaster for Ukraine Join Forces
Sigma Software Unity Fund and Swedish non-profit organization Quartermaster for Ukraine have signed an agreement to collaborate on charitable initiatives and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and civilians. This partnership aims to raise awareness and mobilize resources for our Army and suffering civilians while strengthening ties between the two nations and promoting global cooperation in defending Ukraine.
From the beginning of the war, both our organizations have been engaged in charitable activities in Ukraine.
Since 2022, Quartermaster has supplied more than $20 million to aid the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including drones, vehicles, bags for medical personnel, tourniquets, and field rations. The organization’s activities also focus on training military medics and military units in explosive ordnance disposal. The founder of Quartermaster for Ukraine is a Swedish serial entrepreneur, ex-military officer, respected investor in defense projects, and a Senior Advisor to Defence Builder — Jonas Rydin.
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Participation in the Defence Community meeting
In early March, Serhiy Yevdokimov, Head of Sigma Software Unity Fund and the Kharkiv office of Sigma Software Group, participated in the Defence Community meeting organized by the Kharkiv IT Cluster. The meeting, “Dialogue between Government and Business,” was attended by the Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Synehubov.
The main topics of the meeting focused mainly on supporting local manufacturers of defense technologies, the possibility of fulfilling key military needs, such as communications and countering Shahed drones, as well as solving the problems faced by manufacturers.
Serhiy presented the Defence Builder acceleration program, which was launched last year by Sigma Software Labs together with leading Ukrainian tech and educational companies, KSE, and Buntar Aerospace. The program has received support from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. It provides Ukrainian defense startups the opportunity to develop and create investment-attractive projects, as well as have a direct impact on the situation on the battlefield.
Among the key areas of collaboration, participants figured out the development and production of innovative solutions, as well as relevant software for solving current combat tasks, simplifying the coding process, and enhancing communication systems.
“Cooperation between business and government is becoming more and more effective. We’re now observing positive combat examples that work to protect the interests of the Kharkiv region. We are confident that involving Ukrainian defense startups will help effectively and adaptively react to today’s challenges,” noted Serhiy Yevdokimov following the meeting.
Two Ambulances for 60th Brigade
Sigma Software Unity Fund assigned about UAH 48,000 for two ambulances for the medical unit of the 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
We joined a big fundraising campaign for two ambulances for our military, currently defending us in the Lymansky direction. Their medical unit needs our help due to the loss of several evacuation vehicles. Our Fund donated over EUR 1,000 for these essential cars for the front.
Both ambulances have already begun their service in this medical unit and are saving the lives of our military.
