Aid Pioneers

⚡ Did you know that human rights run on power? Watch the video to find out how, together, we can use solar power to safeguard the right to education and health. ➡️ Would you like to help Aid Pioneers flip the switch for communities left in the dark? Investing in our solar projects can provide vital support to schools and hospitals in regions where energy insecurity jeopardizes human rights. Consider making a donation or contacting us to explore more ways to support the cause. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eB6WZw5p 🎞 Film credits: David Körzdörfer ❤️ A big thank you to our inspiring partner organizations Al Manhaj Association and Tuyoor Al-Amal طيور الأمل for sharing their stories. #AidPioneers #Lebanon #EnergyCrisis #HumanRights #SolarPower #SustainableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment

Berlin startups Enpal and Aid Pioneers team up to supply life-saving solar energy ☀️ Solar impact, amplified! An exciting new partnership has allowed us to expand our life-saving solar systems. 🌍 Aid Pioneers is thrilled to work with Enpal, Germany’s first green unicorn, to bring their reach and expertise to our solar projects across the Middle East and Africa. By connecting health facilities in war and crisis regions with top-notch, affordable solar equipment, we empower clinics to provide more patients with often life-saving treatments. 🤝Our partnership with world-leading solar suppliers like Enpal allows us to have the best of both worlds–the grassroots connections of an NGO with the resources and scale of the private sector. Aid Pioneers is thrilled to connect this corporate expertise to our exceptional partners on the ground. ➡️Collaboration like this is the future of development and we’re always looking for partners ready to make a difference. Together, we can create more sustainable impact, every day.

Aid Pioneers is all about challenging the status quo in the non-profit sector. We’re here to do things differently—and that includes our communications. We're seeking a dynamic communications professional to convey our vision and disrupt the industry. Are you up for the challenge? Learn more and apply via the link in the comments! #hiring #communications #manager #berlin #nonprofit #marketing

At Aid Pioneers, we've long insisted on the effectiveness of supporting local initiatives to enact change in vulnerable communities. Fred Harter’s recent article in The Guardian, "A Colonial Mindset: Why Global Aid Agencies Need to Get Out of the Way," highlights the many benefits of this approach: ➡️ Direct impact: By understanding and effectively meeting community needs, local organizations lead impactful aid delivery. ➡️ Cost-effective: Lower overheads enable local groups to use funds more efficiently than larger international bodies. ➡️ Swift action: Local groups can respond immediately to crises, bypassing the logistical challenges faced by international agencies. ➡️ Long-term sustainability: Investing in local initiatives builds enduring capacity and reduces dependency on external aid over time. ➡️ Cultural sensitivity: Local actors naturally integrate crucial cultural insights into their work, enhancing the efficacy of aid programs. The Guardian’s piece provides a compelling look at why and how the global aid system must evolve. We recommend it for anyone interested in the future of humanitarian aid! #HumanitarianAid #AidPioneers #SustainableDevelopment 

We were able to donate 4,064 euros to Aid Pioneers Ukraine project by organizing just one evening 💙 We also sold 10 pieces of art, over 70 T-shirts, and some prints and magazines! Your support not only contributed to the Ukraine project, providing medical supplies to frontline hospitals in Ukraine, but also supported many young artists through the purchase of their artworks. Together, we were able to make a difference!💛🇺🇦🎨 We are incredibly thankful for this outcome and look forward to more events! Thank you to everyone for your support and trust in our work!! With love, your creAID TEAM 💙 Antonia Schack - Louisa von Trott - Sophie von Rohr

Lebanon's over-reliance on diesel generators has severely compromised the country’s air quality, posing a major public health threat. A recent study reported by The Guardian reveals an alarming 30% annual increase in cancer rates due to pollution.

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AID TO GAZA. This winter, we brought together two outstanding organizations: our long-standing partners Project C.U.R.E., the world's largest distributor of donated medical equipment, and MedGlobal, bravely operating on the ground in Gaza. This collaboration has now resulted in the delivery of $250K worth of life-saving medical supplies to one of the world’s hardest-to-reach regions. At Aid Pioneers, we build networks that allow everyone to do what they do best. This time it was incredibly challenging to find the people who could make the seemingly impossible, possible. Thank you to Project C.U.R.E. and MedGlobal for doing everything in your power to save lives and alleviate some of the immense suffering in Gaza. Seeing the photos of the goods being distributed overwhelmed us with gratitude and admiration. Delivering aid to Gaza is fraught with complexities and once the goods reach their final destination, someone has to be there, on the ground, to put them to good use. In the case of this shipment, MedGlobal is handling the last, ever-riskier task, and they deserve to be recognized for it. Although our team operates from safe environments, we're acutely aware that our local partners face daily risks in regions like Ukraine, Syria, and Gaza. Aid Pioneers' mission is to strengthen them as much as we can and build their resilience. Our ability to make a difference relies entirely on their courage and commitment.

🔍 We're looking for a Head of Fundraising! Is it you? Do you have expertise in creating fundraising strategies? Do you have a flair for connecting people to meaningful causes? Join us and use your skills to supercharge healthcare, education, and gender equality initiatives led by local visionaries! As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with Alexis Broschek, Alexandra Brandl, Camilla Wasén, Henri Roth, Julian Adler, Sabeena Awan, and other great people, to further our mission. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSPcqktV or send your application directly to [email protected]

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