Our goals
Honest ambitions for where we are going.
We are a new organization. These are the specific, measurable commitments we are making — not aspirations, but targets we will report on publicly.
Young people ages 15–24 per expedition, with travel and living costs covered
We do not target a specific age group — we aim to help people of all ages
Disaster relief and supply programs extend to all areas in need, regardless of location
Our target: every dollar raised goes directly to supplies, education, and relief. We will report honestly on this.
Why we start where we start
We believe the most dangerous thing a new nonprofit can do is overpromise. We are building programs that are thoughtfully planned to fit each community's unique situation — not scaled before they are proven. We document everything, report honestly, and grow from there.
What we commit to
Full financial transparency
We will publish a complete accounting of every dollar raised and spent, before we ask for the next round of funding.
Community-first decisions
Every program decision — from which communities we serve to how we spend discretionary funds — will be made with the community's wellbeing as the primary criterion.
Honest reporting
If a program element doesn't work, we will say so. If a community's needs change, we will adapt. We will not spin our results.
Youth involvement
We will maintain the ambassador program as a core part of our work — because getting young people involved in service is part of the mission, not just a nice-to-have.
Where we are going
If we meet our early goals, we plan to expand our geographic reach, grow the ambassador program, and build a formal volunteer network. Long-term, we want Aid to Educate Inc. to be the organization that proves communities can become self-sufficient when given both the supplies and the knowledge they need.
Establish supply distribution, education programs, and ambassador expeditions
Expand geographic reach, grow volunteer network, launch formal disaster relief operations
Full 501(c)(3) compliance report, alumni ambassador network, sustained community partnerships
Help us build this.
Every founding gift — no matter the size — goes directly toward making these goals real.