SAUNAS FOR UKRAINE
We will plan, build and deliver 10 sauna complexes
fit for battalion-sized units in Ukraine.
Let's collect 1.5 million euros!
1000 Days of War1000 Days of Courage: Help Support Ukraine’s Defenders this Winter For over 1000 days, Ukrainian defenders have been fighting not only for their homeland but also for the future security of Europe. Their bravery and strength have inspired the world, but as winter approaches, they need our support more than ever.The Fight for Freedom ContinuesFor nearly three years, Ukraine’s defenders have stood firm on the front lines, showing unparalleled resolve in the face of immense challenges. They are fighting for their country, their families, and the freedom of all of Europe. But now, as the cold winter months set in, these soldiers face new challenges that go beyond the battlefield. While their spirit remains strong, they need our help to stay warm, healthy, and well-equipped for the fight ahead.How You Can Help: Building the 6th Sauna ComplexAt Saunas4Ukraine, we believe in supporting Ukraine’s defenders in every way possible. One of the ways we’re doing that is by building sauna complexes to the frontlines. These facilities offer soldiers a place to warm up, rest, and recover – something that is vital, especially during the cold winter months. We are now working on building the 6th sauna complex, and thanks to the generosity of our amazing donors, half of the project’s cost has already been covered. But we still need your help to finish the job.Your Contribution MattersEvery donation, no matter how big or small, helps us get closer to completing this sauna complex and providing a much-needed place of rest for Ukraine’s brave soldiers. By making a donation today, you’re not just supporting a project – you’re helping to defend freedom and ensure that those on the front lines have the resources to keep going.Read more
Saunas4Ukraine RingFM eetrisKolmapäeva hommikul sai Tanel suurepärase võimaluse tutvustada meie projekti ja 6. sauna valmimist RingFM'i hommikuprogrammis. Kuula, kuidas meil läheb, mida veel vaja on, et viia kohale 6. saun ja kuidas saad ka sina aidata. Aitäh RingFM ja aitäh Tanel!Kuula SIIT!Kui kuulata ei saa, siis:Meil on olemas autod ning umbes pool kõigest vajaminevast.Ülejäänud poolele otsime toetajaid - saate aidata kas rahaga või miks mitte asjadega. Vaja on põhiliselt generaatoreid, pesumasinaid, kuivateid. Täpsete asjade jaoks kirjuta Siimule, Tanelile või meie Facebooki kontole.Viime saunasid nii kaua kui saame - kuni jätkub toetajaid ja kuni on vajadus.Tule aita meil Ukraina sõduritele sooja viia!Read more
Members of the NGO Saunas for Ukraine visited the sauna complex built for the Azov Battalion.On a beautiful day in July, members of the NGO Saunas for Ukraine visited the third sauna complex we built, which is used by the renowned Azov Battalion.We met with representatives of the battalion in the Kharkiv region, where, after adventures on dusty roads through sunflower and watermelon fields—encounters that included local scrap metal scavengers and bottomless potholes—we finally reached the well-hidden sauna complex in the forest. It stood proudly next to destroyed enemy equipment, in a place where, just a few years ago, the dirty boots of the occupier had marched.Right there by the sauna, while tapping with a toe at a grease-covered mess tin lid that had flown off an exploded Soviet tank, we discussed the finer points of washing in the woods. We also jotted down in our notebook the lessons passed on to us by Ukraine’s finest sons as they fought the enemy and competed for the best spots in the sauna.War waits for no one, and time flew by—before we knew it, we were in a fancy lemonade café in Izium, where we celebrated our reunion with a cold drink amidst the sounds of air raid sirens. We wished the fighters strength, shook hands with the battalion commander, and, after loading our trunk with peaches, apricots, and a huge watermelon, we set off home in good spirits.But one picture says more than a thousand words, and ten pictures more than a million:The board of the NGO together with the flag received as a token of gratitude.A temporary landmark installed by the army pointing in the right direction.The immortal Scania, the 3rd sauna at its stop in the Kharkiv area.The Azov chief sauna master with a thematic headgear brought from Estonia.The inspecting board lined up.A member of the NGO's board, A. Hallika, making a political statement while also marking valuable scrap metal.Read more
Situation
Most fighters spend their days in trenches
Many ukrainian fighters are in the trenches every day, under fire from enemy artillery and tanks, but they remain defiant. The situation is reminiscent of the first world war where soldiers can too easily get sick just from the absence of hygiene.
The weather in Eastern Ukraine can be very cold during winters and very hot during summers
The infantryman in the winter feels constant cold. There are cases of the amputation of frozen limbs. During the summer heat, soldiers dehydrate quickly. At the same time, the sweat mixed with dust and mud created formidable environment for different kind of
bacteria.
There are no organized washing facilities
Most of the Ukrainian units don't have centrally organised washing facilities. "Last time, I washed myself was a month ago," explained a soldier to us near Bahmut. Uniforms have to be washed by hand and infrequently. Living in constant damp conditions affects the morale of defenders.
Rest & clean
Main concept: 3 trucks
Support truck
- Water tanks, pumps and generators~8 tons of water used each day
Sauna
- 50-60 men can wash and steam every dayResting area in a heated tent
Laundromat
- Washing machines and dryersUp to 50 uniforms per day
Technical details
Take a look at the mobile sauna & laundry complex options we are delivering to Ukraine
The design of saunas is constantly evolving based on Ukrainan defenders' feedback and is tailored to the specific requirements of each unit.
Team
Behind the project 'Saunas For Ukraine' stands an Estonian NGO 'Saunad Ukrainasse'
This special organisation unites around the common mission different Estonian sauna producers and members of Estonian Defence League. Today we invite people around the world to join us.