We believe in the power of local ideas

Aid Pioneers began when a group of young people saw an urgent, unmet need to quickly mobilize resources in the aftermath of catastrophes.

We started out by sending critical medical supplies to Lebanon following the Beirut port explosion in 2020. And that’s when we realized there was a gap in the development chain and an opportunity to leverage local organizations and knowledge to make swift, lasting change.

We acknowledge and understand that making real change requires staying involved after a disaster has passed. That's why we're committed to setting local leaders up for success—they've got the most nuanced understanding of local needs and an often lifelong dedication to transforming their communities.

We support our local partner organizations by actively breaking down the structural barriers that keep them from global support and resources.

By supporting, not imposing, we hope to form a new path in development cooperation.