Emu Squad

The Great Emu War of 1932 was a failed Australian military operation to cull ~20,000 emus which were helping themselves to crops in Western Australia. 
Australia deployed the Royal Australian Artillery armed with machine guns. 
However, despite months of effort and thousands of rounds of ammunition,
soldiers were out-maneuvered by the fast-moving emus, leading to a largely ineffective campaign and the emu population continues to thrive.
Emu Squad is so named due to the similarities between russia’s failed genocidal expedition into Ukraine and the Great Emu War in Australia.
Slava Emu Squad, Slava Ukraine, Heroyam Slava.

The Goal of the Campaign

• 1 armoured battle-ready pickup

We are sourcing all vehicles around 2010-2017 or newer, mainly Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi L200, with low mileage and fully serviced. These are some of the greatest and the most reliable pickups possible to be on the frontline in Ukraine. 

Who will receive the vehicles?

Information about the unit receiving this truck will be placed here shortly.

Donate and Receive

Collectable Patch

The Emu Squad Patch represents the triumph of a smaller nation in overcoming aggression by a larger nation.  Like the Emus after the Great Emu War, Ukraine will prevail and thrive again.

Everyone who contributes €100 (~$115) or more will be able to receive a patch.

How to receive your gift

Step 1: Make your donation
Step 2: Fill out the form
Step 3: We'll ship the gift to you

Custom branding

For €2,500 we will place your custom sticker on one side of a truck.

It could be your text, message, logo, name, or your country's flag.

"Your truck" at the frontline

The average cost of an armoured pickup we deploy to the frontline is €11,500. If you contribute with that amount all the custom branding options will be yours. Plus, you will receive a personalized report about the truck, where it ends up, as well as some surprise gifts from us.

On top of that, you may personally deliver the truck UK ---> Ukraine, getting it to our workshop for further refitting and preparation for the frontline. Or you can also come to Lviv directly when the truck is ready for deployment Lviv ---> Frontline and hand over the keys to the warriors personally, creating a lifetime experience for yourself together with us.

For more info, please contact us through [email protected]

What your donation means

From €3 - the average price of your morning coffee - a good contribution. 
From €20 - a very popular donation amount. Now you are a Lieutenant
From €50 - you'll change oil and filters in one truck. Still Lieutenant though :)
From €100 - enough to fuel up one truck Lviv -> Donbas. Captain now!
From €200 - now you are fueling up 2 trucks Lviv -> Kherson. 
From €500 - you'll buy armor for 1 pickup truck. That's the General level.
From €1,000 - enough to pay for 1 pickup truck delivery UK -> Ukraine. General of the Army level.

What Makes C4U Trucks a Perfect Balance?

Short answer: We spend money on what really matters and save on everything else to deliver more trucks every time.

• Frontline pickups: C4U has provided 800+ frontline pickup trucks since 2022, with funds raised EUR 7M (February 1, 2026).
• C4U deploys mainly Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi L200, dated 2010-2017, with low mileage, fully serviced and upgraded to last 20-30,000 km without technical issues.
• These pickups are most favoured by Ukraine military due to being some the toughest and most reliable pickups for the frontline in Ukraine.
• Armour for life: C4U is one of a few groups that focus on making vehicles battle-ready, not just cars. One key element for every truck that has a risk of being hit: we armour them with 8mm steel plates around vital places of humans (neck, knees, head, body) as well as around the vehicles' vital places - such as engine parts, radiator, turbo, accumulator to keep the vehicle moving even after being shelled.
• Direct support to Ukraine: Spending your donor dollars inside Ukraine supports the survival of Ukraine as a nation and develops in-country skills and capabilities. Engineers doing mechanical work and armouring vehicles, visual designers, patch and pin makers, and other paid personnel are all in Ukraine.
• Value for donor money: The main personnel with C4U are all volunteers working pro-bono.  Our costs are kept to a minimum (no marketing, paid photographers, event planners). The currency value of UAH is 40x lower than EU compared to USD.

About Car for Ukraine

As of May 2026

• 900 Vehicles delivered to the frontline, mainly armoured pickups
• 2,000,000+ kilometers covered across Europe
• €7,590,000+ worth of vehicles delivered to the frontline 

FAQ

Where does my money go?
Your donation helps to buy and armor up pickup trucks and vans for the battalions dealing with unmanned systems.

Can I donate for a different cause?
Yes! We have various ongoing campaigns now and you can contribute to any of the https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns.

How can I be sure my money is spent wisely?
We are fully transparent with our donors. We report on every vehicle in our media channels, showcasing their journey from donation to delivery at the frontlines. Additionally, we have a separate workflow that tracks the progress of each donated car, and we provide updates directly to our donors.

Thank you for your support. Together to our shared victory!