Medical goods delivered through trusted relationships

Ucentria occasionally purchases needed goods, accepts appropriate donated goods, and helps transfer medical equipment and supplies from the United States and Europe to clinics, hospitals and surgical settings in Ukraine.

Selective, and partner-enabled

This is not our primary model and we do not present it as one. Ucentria is not a logistics organization and does not run continuous supply operations.

What we do have is a network that makes specific transfers possible: institutions in the United States and Europe holding equipment that is still valuable, Ukrainian medical facilities that can use it, and logistics partners able to move it lawfully and reliably. When those three line up, moving the equipment is straightforwardly the right thing to do.

Each transfer is assessed on whether the receiving facility needs the item, can maintain and use it, and whether delivery can be completed and documented.

What this work involves

  • Purchasing specific goods where a clear need is identified
  • Accepting donated goods that are appropriate, usable and lawful to transfer
  • Coordinating transfer of medical equipment and supplies to clinical settings
  • Working with logistics partners who handle movement and customs
  • Confirming and documenting receipt at the destination

How every transfer is documented

Each transfer is recorded the same way, so that anyone funding this work can see where equipment went and confirm it arrived.

  1. The receiving facility confirms the need and its ability to use and maintain the equipment.

  2. The transfer is arranged with a logistics partner who handles movement and customs lawfully.

  3. Receipt is confirmed at the destination and recorded.

  4. Photographs, destinations and acknowledgements are published once receipt is confirmed and the facility and partner have given permission.

Partners in this work

Delivery depends on organizations that carry real cost and risk to make it happen: the donors who fund purchase and transport, and the Ukrainian logistics companies who move goods into and across the country.

This work depends on them, so we name them here, always with their agreement first.

Recognition tied to evidence

We credit the organizations that make each delivery possible, once we can back it up. A name or logo appears here only after that partner has agreed to be named and the delivery is confirmed.

Nova Poshta

Logistics partner

Take part in this work

Fund a transfer

Contributions cover purchase, preparation and transport, which are usually the constraint rather than the equipment itself.

Donate

Offer goods or equipment

Hospitals, clinics, suppliers and institutions with usable surplus equipment can discuss whether a transfer is practical.

Discuss a contribution

Partner on logistics

Logistics, freight and customs organizations able to support movement into Ukraine can talk to us about working together.

Become a partner