We believe in the transformative power of “Making” for rebuilding a strong, innovative and sustainable Ukraine

The word “Toloka” stands for a traditional form of solidarity support in Ukraine. With that in mind, Tolocar empowers communities in Ukraine to help themselves and cope with local challenges. For that, we support makers throughout the country and employ mobile workshops to go to the point of need.

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Photos: Kateryna Pereverzeva (l), Roman Sakh (r).

What We Do

Providing Access

We provide access to technology, knowledge and funding to implement brilliant ideas.

Capacity Development

We promote capacity development and sustainable organizational development to boost the sustainability of Ukrainian makerspaces.

Community Building

We encourage the self-organization and community building of the Ukrainian maker ecosystem.

Knowledge Sharing

We foster networking, open knowledge sharing and cooperation at local, national and international level.

What is a Tolocar?

A Tolocar is a converted van that offers the possibilities of a makerspace or fablab on wheels.

This means they bring the capacity of high end manufacturing or diagnosis technologies to the point of need. But crucially they remain plugged into a world wide community of diverse domain experts who can bring their collective intelligence to bear in ways that complement conventional relief or rebuilding efforts.

The aim is to enable communities to replicate some of the capabilities and so to catalyze rebuilding efforts and establish support networks.
Photos: Nika Popova (l), Sergiy Bezborodko (r).

Our Values

Sustainable Change and Resilience

Throughout our activities we aim to empower people to improve their direct environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We pay particular attention to groups in need of special protection and it doesn't matter where you come from; anyone can get involved in the process of making a positive difference.

Openness and Innovation

We foster a learning culture and promote sharing knowledge openly to learn from each other and drive collaboration

Need-orientation

We address local challenges and iterate, when needs are changing.

Belonging and Kindness

We believe in the „magic“ of making things together – fostering empathy, community and healing.

Our fleet

Overview of all our past, current and planned Tolocars

Tolocar 03
The Kyiv Sprinter

Making
September 2022 - Open End

Tolocar 04
The Van

Making & Open Source HW
September 2022 - Open End

Tolocar 02
The Okhtyrka Sprinter

Making, Digital Fabrication
June 2022 - Open End

Tolocar 05
The Truck

Making & Open Source HW
September 2022 - Open End

You are based in Ukraine and think we could support you?

Get in contact

Schools, universities, NGOs, Startups and other organizations can reach out to us to request the Tolocars for projects, workshops and trainings.

You are a Maker and want to partner with us?

Get in contact

We are looking for Makers, FabLabs, Hackerspaces, Makerspaces and other Communities who wants to partner with us in the Ukraine and internationally over the internet.