Support for the fight for freedom of the Ukrainian people

To end the war!

“Latvijas Finieris” has supported the Ukrainian state and people, their efforts to protect freedom, independence and security, since the first day of the war. Condemning the war started jointly by Russia and Belarus, on 24 February 2022, the management of Latvijas Finieris unanimously decided to suspend all further relations with representatives of the aggressor economies. This applies to both raw material purchases and sales of plywood products.

We believe that together we can defeat this evil, so we will continue to support Ukraine until the war is over.

A secure, democratic and free country with a strong culture, education, science and human rights are values that we reinforce both at home and in our support for the aggressor-ravaged Ukraine.

Together we will win!

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Destroyed Russian Army multiple rocket launcher in Kharkiv

People taking shelter at the Heroiv Dnipra subway station Kyiv, Ukraine when on February 2022, Russian Federation invaded Ukraine.

A girl recreating a pose in the snow from the Banksy Mural in Kyiv besides it

People taking shelter at a sports hall full of beds with pillows and blankets and some of them have people

A ruined apartment building in the recently liberated village of Archangelske, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine on 26 Oct. 2022

Two men from armed forces in their uniforms standing in front of a huge pile of missiles

Support directions

Our support system is linked to the volume of logs processed in the Group’s factories – 5 euros per cubic metre. We can help if we are strong, and if we can work and earn money.

For civilians and war refugees

For armed forces

For rescuers and firefighters

For medical professionals

For the preservation of cultural and historical heritage

For independent and quality information

For democracy- and unity-building organisations

For civilians and war refugees

A wide range of humanitarian aid has been assembled to support the civilian population. For example, civilian food kits, hygiene items, fuel tanks, wood briquettes and other things necessary in war. Mobile beds have been made of birch plywood from Latvijas Finieris, which can be assembled in 2 minutes without screws. These beds have been placed at bomb shelters used during air raids by the Russian army.

For armed forces

Armed forces uniform with an embroidered Ukrainian flag

With the support of Latvijas Finieris, more than 1,200 uniform sets (500 winter and 700 summer) have been produced for the Ukrainian military, and cargoes of military equipment with charging stations and autonomous solar charging panels, ammunition, optical devices, engine and transmission oils, Meals Ready-to-Eat and other types of equipment have been delivered.

For rescuers and firefighters

Donations of clothing, boots, helmets, chemical protection suits, gas masks, water pump engines, drones, thermal cameras, all-terrain vehicles, fire and rescue vehicles, electric generators, power banks and other things useful to Ukrainian rescuers. The Estonian National Defence Promotion Fund (Riigikaitse Edendamise Sihtasutus) donated medicines and medical supplies, fully-equipped ambulance vehicles, first aid kits, generators, thermal underwear, winter gloves, power banks and winter equipment for fighters.

For medical professionals

Timely and correct treatment of severe hand injuries reduces disability, so thanks to a donation from Latvijas Finieris, equipment was provided for the Latvian microsurgery mobile unit working in Ukraine. The experience gained in Ukraine can be used in Latvia for both practical assistance and training. Latvijas Finieris has also supported medical specialists in Ukraine “Catastrophic Hand Unit Ukraine” and medical and humanitarian aid for Ukrainian war refugees in Latvia in cooperation with the foundation “Ronald McDonald House Charities Latvija”, the Wound and Disfigurement Association, and the Children’s Foundation of Latvia.

For the preservation of cultural and historical heritage

Our birch plywood, materials and tools have been donated to save Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Cultural heritage reflects the identity of each nation, so its preservation and restoration is particularly important in conflict situations. It has also been recognised as one of the most valuable donations by our Ukrainian partners.

For independent and quality information

With the support of Latvijas Finieris, from mid-September 2022 Ir magazine’s series of articles “Voices of the War in Ukraine” are available free of charge to all readers.

For democracy- and unity-building organisations

In cooperation with the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK), technical support was provided to the representatives of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, as well as the opportunity to work in the premises of the LDDK while temporarily in Latvia. HR managers of Ukrainian companies have the opportunity to participate in the “Training of trainers in adult education skills” project. Significant donations have been transferred through the Church Aid Foundation of Finland, which is making a significant contribution to the education of domestic refugees in northern and western Ukraine. The Fund also provides food and hygiene products to the refugees.