Moving the future forward together

With your support, we fund sustainable mobility and energy projects in Ethiopia and create long-term opportunities for local communities.

E-Bus project in Ethiopia
E-Mobility in Ethiopia
Local support in Ethiopia
Giving the future a chance

E-mobility in Ethiopia –
For a future with opportunity

With your support, you help fund an innovative e-mobility solution in Ethiopia.

We support projects that create lasting impact — reliably, sustainably, and with measurable results. Your contribution to the E-Bus project in Ethiopia plays a vital role in improving local living conditions and motivates us to uphold the highest standards of responsibility in managing donated funds.

Verified quality & transparency

Our operations are subject to strict review and accountability standards. We are committed to complete transparency regarding the use of all donated funds.

Future-ready e-mobility solutions
Long-term local impact
Direct support on the ground
Sustainable economic viability
Medical assistance
Transparency and quality
Enabling mobility

With your donation, you help fund the purchase of an electric minibus in Ethiopia. The vehicle provides essential school transportation, supports medical transfers, and strengthens local mobility infrastructure. Operating highly efficiently, it consumes only 25 kWh per 100 km while achieving a range of up to 300 km.

The acquisition cost of approximately €41,400 represents a sustainable long-term investment. Through daily operation and targeted rentals, the vehicle is expected to generate around €14,000 in annual revenue. Every euro earned is reinvested locally into social initiatives, emergency medical support, and infrastructure development.

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Your donation helps finance the clean energy source that powers our mobility project. The electric bus will be charged using both the local grid and a dedicated photovoltaic system. A modern lithium-ion battery system with intelligent controls and inverter technology ensures that solar energy can be stored and used efficiently around the clock.

Approximately €20,000 is required for the photovoltaic and battery system, with an additional €12,000 allocated to charging and control technology. This €32,000 investment creates a fully renewable, resilient, and energy-independent infrastructure while reducing long-term CO₂ emissions.

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Your donation supports the development of reliable charging infrastructure, forming the foundation for sustainable mobility in the region. By installing charging stations locally, we create new jobs, transfer technical knowledge, and open new economic opportunities for local communities.

The system delivers charging capacities exceeding 150 kW per charging cycle. Thanks to affordable local electricity costs, fast charging currently costs only €0.018 per kWh. Revenue generated from the charging stations is reinvested into maintenance, expansion, and local social development projects.

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With an unrestricted donation, you provide valuable flexibility and allow us to direct resources where they are currently needed most. This may include medical support, infrastructure improvements, or other essential project components that directly benefit local communities.

Your contribution is allocated transparently and responsibly to the area of the initiative that currently delivers the greatest social impact. In doing so, you help ensure the long-term success of our mobility, energy, and infrastructure projects in Ethiopia.

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Your support makes a difference

By donating to our dedicated project account, you help make this sustainable mobility and energy initiative in Ethiopia a reality. Together, we create new opportunities for local communities — directly, effectively, and sustainably.

Bank transfer

If you prefer a traditional bank transfer, please use our dedicated project account.

Please include "E-Bus Ethiopia" as the payment reference.

If you would like to support a specific project component, simply add one of the following references:

  • E-Bus
  • PV system & battery storage
  • EV charging station

If no specific component is indicated, your donation will be allocated to the area where support is currently needed most. Thank you for your support.

Recipient: Antonia Ruut Stiftung

IBAN: DE65 3706 0193 3008 9240 14

BIC: GENODED1PAX

Bank: Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas eG

Reference: (Project name)

Questions or suggestions?

We are always happy to hear from you. Feel free to contact us directly — we look forward to speaking with you.

Peter Hoffenbach

Peter Hoffenbach

Chairman of the Board

Tel.: +49 (0) 651 46 89 466
Oliver Kopsch

Oliver Kopsch

Project Director

Tel.: +49 (0) 651 46 89 466

Contact us

Do you have questions about our foundation or would you like to learn more about our projects? We look forward to hearing from you and speaking with you personally.

+49 (0) 651 46 89 466
info@antonia-ruut-stiftung.de
Saarstraße 52, 54290 Trier

We are happy to provide insights into our work and will get back to you as soon as possible.

Please note that our foundation's primary focus is the development and implementation of its own projects. Supporting external projects is therefore only possible in exceptional cases.

From 2028 onwards, we plan to review external funding applications again on a limited basis, subject to our criteria and available resources.

Thank you for your interest in our work.

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