Who we are

So Who Are We?

V-Aid is a humanitarian charity dedicated to providing essential food and disaster relief around the world and empowering veterans.

Our mission is to respond quickly to emergencies, address food insecurity and provide life-saving assistance to communities in need. Alongside disaster relief, we prioritize support for veterans by providing emergency food assistance, as well as specialized training programs and initiatives to enable them to make a meaningful contribution to humanitarian efforts.

Together with a team of dedicated volunteers and professionals, we work tirelessly to create a world where everyone has access to nutritious food and support in times of need.

And What We Do?

We don’t just provide food first aid, we also believe in empowering veterans. By providing veterans with new skills and stable job opportunities, we not only help communities in crisis, but also give them the tools to achieve new goals.

We are serious about creating long-term solutions. We work with local partners to build sustainable first responder food systems that can withstand future challenges. For example, currently, during the crisis in Ukraine, we are partnering with humanitarian organisation Myrnenebo Kharkiv as part of our V-Aid-Ukraine programme and are working to provide quality food and other aid to civilians in Ukraine.

In the UK, we provide 3 days food aid to veterans facing life’s difficulties and bureaucracy in obtaining assistance from the government and other organisations. We are committed to sending a food parcel as soon as the day after application. This programme is called V-i-C (Veterans in Crisis).

We are also actively developing a training “Overseas Responders Programme” for veterans to provide them with employability and a stable future. The programme is planned to include accredited courses in first aid, mental health first aid, health and safety food hygiene. After this stage, participants will be given the chance to move on or with the knowledge gained, seek employment in another field. A further stage of training will include online courses in immediate life support, fire safety, behaviour management, AMBER, team building, practical courses (2 + 3 days). Those who successfully complete the second phase and wish to continue their training will be required to complete the 3rd phase, which includes humanitarian theory, convoy driving and overseas deployment. After completing the course, participants can choose to work for our charity or volunteer at our centre near Port Talbot. This experience also aims to improve their chances of future employment.

Сurrently we are helping to organise free humanitarian lorries for Ukraine carrying food aid as well as essential medical equipment donated by British and non-British organisations and individuals who are unable to bring it to Ukraine at their own expense.

And this is just the beginning!

Mission Vision Values

Mission

Our mission is to be a beacon of hope in times of crisis by providing rapid first food aid to communities around the world. We strive to ensure that no one goes hungry after disasters, while leveraging the expertise of veterans to solve problems quickly and efficiently

Vision

Our goal at V-Aid is to create a world where communities facing emergencies are not only provided with immediate relief, but also empowered for a sustainable future. We strive to create sustainable food systems through collaboration with local partners and empowering veterans.

Values

Compassion: We approach our mission with empathy, recognizing the urgency of providing immediate assistance to those in crisis.
Empowerment: We believe in empowering veterans through new skills and stable employment opportunities, fostering purpose and well-being.
Collaboration: Actively seeking partnerships, we work with local organizations and governments to create lasting solutions and sustainable food systems.
Responsiveness: Our pride lies in the quick response to emergencies, setting up field kitchens within hours to ensure no one faces hunger alone.
Inclusivity: Our commitment extends to supporting UK veterans with essential food box deliveries, ensuring no one is left behind in our inclusive approach.