Rubikus.helpUA

Rubikus.HelpUA is a team of volunteers helping Ukrainian refugees affected by the war travel to safety in Europe. Rubikus.helpUA aims to facilitate evacuations for free through the help of our extensive network. However, that is not always possible. As Europe becomes fatigued by the influx of refugees the previously free resources provided are no longer available. Our mission is critical because oftentimes we are the only resource left for people to turn to. Before February 24th, 2022, “Rubikus e.V.” was a German-based charitable organization. For over ten years, every summer Rubikus volunteers organized a festival of the arts for Russian-speaking families from across Europe. In the spring of 2022 following the Russian invasion, Rubikus. e.V. members and community applied their professional and social skills to the new evacuation project, and so Rubikus.helpUA was formed. Our first case was initiated on Feb 24, 2022, and since then over 25000 families have reached out for help. Our team receives on average 50 new requests for help a day. To date, our volunteers have provided support and consultation to over 60000 individuals. This is made possible with the help of a team of passionate and capable volunteers who work remotely using a secure messaging platform. Our work is made possible by working 24/7 in tandem with volunteers on the ground, who offer a network of transport and lodgings across Europe for evacuees; and with our remote volunteers who coordinate and advocate on behalf of refugees in foreign countries. Advocacy is critical to our work because many refugees feel disoriented by local policies, paperwork and langauge barriers. Our volunteers bridge that gap and simultaneously ensure that our refugees rights are respected. Since February 24th, 2022, Rubikus.helpUA has been committed to helping every Ukrainian who reaches out for help.