The Foundation for the Reconstruction of Ukraine

GAUFONDEN was established in March 2023 with the purpose of supporting local communities and displaced people who have been affected by the war in Ukraine.

The Foundation provides exclusively humanitarian and civil aid.

Particularly in Chernihiv, the city of Mykolaiv, and the Mykolaiv region, which have been designated by Denmark as a priority area.

The Foundation's work is based on a donation of DKK 500 million from Rockwool A/S.

All of the foundation's funds are expected to be donated to relevant projects by the end of 2029.

The Foundation's purpose is, on a non-profit and charitable basis, to support relevant projects and initiatives that contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine.
At the board's discretion, the Foundation may also support other non-profit purposes related to Ukrainian refugees in or outside Ukraine.
At the board's discretion, the Foundation may support other non-profit or charitable purposes if it is not possible, or unreasonably burdensome, to fulfil the Foundation's primary purpose.

About our donations

The Foundation’s primary focus is financing the design and construction of seven new residential buildings—ranging from 8 to 10 stories and comprising a total of approximately 410 apartments—along with a basement capable of serving as a civil defense shelter and a kindergarten with capacity for 200 children; all these projects are located in Chernihiv.

Plans are in place to construct approximately 200 apartments in the city of Mykolaiv.

In the Mykolaiv Oblast, approximately 50 single-family houses have been built across five different villages and are already in use; additionally, four medical centers have been constructed and are currently operational.

All housing units are handed over to local municipalities upon completion. The homes are intended for use by internally displaced persons. Residents are selected through a screening process conducted by the Foundation and overseen by the municipalities and local NGOs. Once peace is established, the units will be used as social housing.