Ukrainian medical volunteers "Hospitallers"

What Ukrainian medical volunteers "Hospitallers" does

Hospitallers is a Ukrainian volunteer paramedic organization founded in 2014 by Yana Zinkevych at the outset of hostilities following Russia's annexation of Crimea. The organization delivers frontline emergency medical services in active combat zones, providing first aid, casualty evacuation, and tactical medicine training to wounded Ukrainian military personnel and civilians affected by the war. With over 360 active paramedics deployed in more than 50 crews, Hospitallers has conducted 45,188 medical evacuations from 2014 through June 2026, of which 17,627 evacuations were performed by the organization's signature 'Avstriyka' mobile stabilization bus. Since inception, the organization has trained 2,226 combat medics and conducted over 300 tactical medicine and civilian first aid courses.

The operational core revolves around field emergency medical services supported by specialized evacuation vehicles and mobile stabilization points. The 'Avstriyka' bus functions as a unique stabilization point on wheels, capable of transporting both lying and sitting wounded patients simultaneously from frontline hospitals to rear medical facilities. Beyond medical evacuation, Hospitallers runs structured tactical medicine training programs and, since 2023, the 'Hospitails' sub-brand — a joint initiative with the animal welfare organization Khvostati (Хвостаті) for rescue and evacuation of animals from combat zones using a mobile veterinary hospital.

Hospitallers is structured as a Ukrainian charitable foundation (БО БФ ГОСПІТАЛЬЄРИ) registered in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and headquartered in Pavlohrad. The organization receives no state funding and operates entirely on charitable contributions from individuals, the Ukrainian diaspora, and international donors across more than a dozen countries. Donations are accepted through multiple channels including Ukrainian bank accounts, SWIFT international wire transfers in USD/EUR/PLN, PayPal, cryptocurrency (ETH, BTC, USDT), Western Union, and MoneyGram. Merchandise collaborations with partners such as Saint Javelin and Born in Caps provide a secondary revenue stream, with the majority of net proceeds directed to Hospitallers' operations. International coordination infrastructure has been established in Poland (Stowarzyszenie Hospitallers) and the United Kingdom (hospitallers.co.uk) to facilitate cross-border support and fundraising.

Name

Ukrainian medical volunteers "Hospitallers"

Legal name

БО БФ ГОСПІТАЛЬЄРИ (Благодійна організація Благодійний фонд «Госпітальєри»)

Website

https://hospitallers.life

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ukrainian volunteer paramedic organization founded in 2014 that provides frontline medical evacuation, tactical medicine training, and animal rescue services in active war zones. Funded entirely by charitable donations from individuals and international supporters; no state funding received.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Medicine and Medical Evacuation Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Medical Assistance & Field Care (DMAT/Field Hospitals) (HLAJAGAE), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC), Emergency Medical Care & Field Hospitals (BPADADAC)

Keywords

• Tactical medicine services
• Medical evacuation services
• Combat paramedic operations
• Emergency medical response
• Battlefield first aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Pavlohrad

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The organization receives no state funding and operates entirely on charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Accepts donations via Ukrainian bank accounts (PrivatBank, Monobank), international wire transfers (SWIFT in USD, EUR, PLN), PayPal, cryptocurrency (ETH, BTC, USDT on multiple chains), Western Union, and MoneyGram. Multiple official bank accounts and crypto wallets are listed for public donations.
2. Merchandise Sales: Joint merchandise collaborations with partners like Saint Javelin and Born in Caps, where a portion of proceeds (81% for Born in Caps) is donated to the organization. Also partnered with Dodosocks for puzzle sales with 200 UAH per puzzle donated.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hospitallers provides frontline medical evacuation and emergency care services to wounded Ukrainian military personnel and civilians in active conflict zones. The organization operates volunteer paramedic crews in more than 50 units using specialized evacuation vehicles (including the unique 'Avstriyka' mobile stabilization bus), and conducts tactical medicine and civilian first-aid training programs for combat medics. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, funded entirely by charitable donations.

Product overview

Hospitallers is a volunteer paramedic organization operating as a medical battalion. The organization provides a unified set of humanitarian medical services centered on frontline evacuation (with their signature Австрійка bus), tactical medicine training, and animal rescue operations. The core offering consists of medical evacuation services from combat zones, supplemented by specialized training programs and the animal rescue initiative Hospitails.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hospitails: A joint initiative with public organization 'Hvostati' for animal rescue and evacuation from conflict zones. The project includes mobile veterinary hospital and evacuation bus for animals from war zones.
• Австрійка (Avstriika)

Products and services

• Frontline Medical Evacuation Services Free frontline medical evacuation and emergency care delivered by volunteer paramedic crews to wounded Ukrainian military personnel and civilians in active conflict zones.
• Avstriyka (Австрійка) Mobile Stabilization Bus A specialized evacuation vehicle functioning as a mobile stabilization point, capable of transporting both lying and sitting wounded simultaneously from frontline hospitals to rear medical facilities.
• Tactical Medicine Training Programs Free training programs for military medics and civilians covering tactical medicine, pre-medical first aid, combat casualty care, and emergency response techniques.
• Hospitails Animal Rescue Project A joint initiative with the public organization 'Khvostati' for rescuing, providing veterinary care, and evacuating animals from combat zones, and finding them safe homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,188 evacuations conducted since 2014 through June 2026, with 17,627 evacuations by the 'Avstriyka' bus alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Khvostati (Хвостаті) - Animal Rescue NGOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint initiative 'Hospitails' - animal rescue and evacuation from combat zones. The project involves experienced veterinarians and volunteers working with a mobile animal hospital and evacuation bus to help animals from front-line areas and find them safe homes.
• Saint JavelincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 December 2022Joint merchandise collection launched in December 2022 with Saint Javelin, which has donated over $2 million to Ukraine during Russia's full-scale invasion. The collection features Archangel Michael imagery and Kyiv branding. All net profits donated to Hospitallers. Already raised $7,500 for paramedics.
• Tactical Medicine Pivnich (Тактична медицина Північ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2022Provided essential components for IFAK (Individual First Aid Kits) to Hospitallers paramedics, supporting frontline medical responders.
• Vocalude Choir (France)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2022French vocal ensemble that organized charity concerts benefiting Hospitallers. Donations were sent to Fondation de France and Hospitallers. The choir was founded in 2008 and unites about twenty voices from the Saintonge region of France.
• Helen Denning and Wales Children's Music ConcertminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2022Charitable children's music concert in Wales raised £1,100 for Hospitallers' paramedics. The donation represents significant support for frontline medical operations.
• BERNERminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 May 2022Polish automotive supplies company that has donated 7 pallets of automotive goods to support Hospitallers' vehicle fleet. This was noted as not the first donation from the company.
• Born in CapsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 May 2022Caps merchandise brand where 81% of profits go to support Hospitallers. Fundraising initiative to support the organization through product sales.
• Ukraine Charity and Ukrainians in the United KingdomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2022Provided a significant donation including an ambulance support unit, a field ambulance, and specialist medical supplies worth in excess of £80,000. The UK-based Ukrainian community organization has been a consistent supporter of Hospitallers' operations.
• GlobalLogic LvivminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2022Technology company donated laptops to support Hospitallers' headquarters and logistics centers with administrative and organizational operations.
• Association for Help of Ukrainian DoctorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 April 2022Provided more than 3,000 units of supplies totaling over $35,000, including energy bars, food, water filters, tourniquets and other medical necessities.
• Roshen Foundation (Благодійний фонд Roshen)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2022Donated a large shipment of CAT tourniquets manufactured in Romania. Tourniquets are critical for controlling severe bleeding in combat casualties.
• Hospitallers UK Coordination TeamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 April 2022UK-based coordination team that helped deliver 4 ambulances and 7 pickups filled with medicines, first aid supplies, and wheelchairs over a two-month period. Additional info at hospitallers.co.uk.
• BDT THERMEAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2022Company that donated a portable ultrasound device for the field military hospital, facilitated by Yaroslav and international supporters.
• Fundacja DAM siebieminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 March 2022Polish foundation that purchased 215 Israeli-type bandages with funds raised from donors. Purchased for 7,525 Polish zlotys to help save Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hospitallers_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLMc3KlTLyqlNHsXsD0HM_Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/hospitallers
• Instagraminstagram.com/hospitallers.ukraine_paramedic/?utm_medium=copy_link
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ukrainian-medical-volunteers-hospitallers

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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