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About IFA
Israeli Flying Aid (IFA) is an Israeli, proud and unapologetic NGO that spent the past 20 years providing life-saving humanitarian aid to communities affected by natural disasters and conflicts worldwide. IFA focuses on innocent children and women whose worlds have collapsed, away from the public eye and media. IFA operates autonomously representing the pulsating heart of Israeli civil society and believes in the sanctity of human life and dignity as reflected in the Jewish religion.
Where we operate
Ukraine
Although Ukraine does not fit the typical profile of regions in which IFA focuses, in 2022, the sheer magnitude of the crisis and the flow of refugees and IDPs compelled IFA to act. IFA delivered over 600 tons of food, baby formula, sanitary and hygiene products, medications, medical supplies, and winter supplies to IDPs across Ukraine.
Georgia
In 2005, severe floods destroyed tens of thousands of homes, leaving families without shelter, food, or electricity as winter set in. Entire communities were unable to heat their homes or prepare warm meals. We mobilized quickly to deliver urgent aid to those who had lost everything, bridging the gap until broader government aid arrived.
Burma
In 2008, a catastrophic cyclone struck the Irrawaddy Delta, destroying millions of homes and leaving entire communities shattered. Under the military junta, foreign aid was barred, causing the death toll to soar as help was stopped at the border. IFA launched a covert mission to reach the Burmese people with life-saving aid, becoming the first NGO to penetrate the delta and deliver critical support where none was allowed.
Indonesia
In 2006, a powerful earthquake struck Java, Indonesia, killing thousands of people, and displacing hundreds of thousands. Despite the absence of diplomatic ties, IFA felt a moral duty to act. Through a covert deployment, IFA reached thousands of vulnerable people, delivering life-saving aid where others could not. In 2009, another major earthquake devastated Sumatra. Once again, we discreetly entered Indonesia to deliver rapid, critical relief to the communities in need.
Sri Lanka
In 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. In Sri Lanka, southern opposition communities and eastern Tamil Tiger areas were deliberately denied aid, worsening the crisis for those most affected.
Kashmir-India
In 2005, a devastating earthquake struck the militarized, divided region of Kashmir, killing tens of thousands of people and displacing millions. With both India and Pakistan blocking aid from reaching communities on the opposing side, women and children were left to starve and freeze. IFA launched a covert cross-border mission to deliver life-saving assistance to civilians on both sides, upholding our commitment to humanity above all.
Nepal
In 2015, a powerful earthquake struck Nepal, killing thousands and displacing 2 million people. IFA deployed alongside the IDF to support the Nepalese people, developing targeted programs for marginalized communities, including lower-caste groups often cut off from aid.
Kurdistan
In 2019-2020 the Turkish invasion and ongoing fighting in Northeast Syria forced hundreds of thousands to flee into already overstretched camps in Syria and Iraqi Kurdistan. Urgent needs included food, water, baby formula, and essential medical and trauma supplies. Working with Dr. Nemam Ghafouri (z"l) and her NGO Joint Help for Kurdistan, we delivered life-saving assistance to the region’s most vulnerable - women, children, and survivors of ISIS captivity.
Syria
In April 2011, IFA was one of the first NGOs that delivered aid to women and children in Syria. In order to protect our team members and local contacts, we cannot discuss the particulars of our missions. Since 2011, IFA has been delivering aid into Syria via three different borders.
Lebanon
On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion in the port of Beirut shook the country of Lebanon. In response, IFA launched the “Human Warmth” crowdfunding campaign to show solidarity and deliver aid to innocent Lebanese civilians.
Israel
*Ongoing mission
In times of emergency within Israel, IFA is mobilized in full force within the State of Israel and considers this mission a civic duty. This includes the Second Lebanon War (2006), Operation Cast Lead (2008), Mount Carmel Forest fire (2010), Operation Pillar of Defense (2012), Swords of Iron War (2023) and more.
Darfur - Sudan
2003–2006 (even before IFA was officially established), IFA provided tons of firewood, enabling displaced families to cook. IFA operated on the outskirts of an IDP camp, in an area designated solely for women and girls who had been victims of brutal rape by the Janjaweed and were subsequently expelled from their families as a result.
Eritrea
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Sudan (North)
*Ongoing mission
Since 2020, IFA has provided life-saving medical aid to Sudan, a war-torn country facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.
Chad
*Ongoing mission
Since 2019, IFA has operated in Chad - one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Amid extreme poverty, famine, disease, and over 500,000 orphaned children, basic services like healthcare, clean water, and education are nearly nonexistent. Despite dangers and widespread instability, IFA delivers life-saving support to communities long neglected by the global aid system.
Morocco
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Haiti
In 2010, a catastrophic earthquake leveled Port-au-Prince, leaving over 200,000 dead, 300,000 injured, and 1.5 million displaced. Haiti, one of the world’s poorest countries, lacked the infrastructure to cope with such immense destruction. Unable to stand by IFA deployed alongside the Israeli national delegation to deliver critical aid and support.
USA
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, becoming the costliest natural disaster in history and leaving entire communities uninhabitable. As Israeli citizens, we felt compelled to stand with our closest ally. IFA sought access to the restricted military zone to apply its expertise where it was needed most and assist victims with immediate, effective support.
Ukraine
Although Ukraine does not fit the typical profile of regions in which IFA focuses, in 2022, the sheer magnitude of the crisis and the flow of refugees and IDPs compelled IFA to act. IFA delivered over 600 tons of food, baby formula, sanitary and hygiene products, medications, medical supplies, and winter supplies to IDPs across Ukraine.
Georgia
In 2005, severe floods destroyed tens of thousands of homes, leaving families without shelter, food, or electricity as winter set in. Entire communities were unable to heat their homes or prepare warm meals. We mobilized quickly to deliver urgent aid to those who had lost everything, bridging the gap until broader government aid arrived.
Burma
In 2008, a catastrophic cyclone struck the Irrawaddy Delta, destroying millions of homes and leaving entire communities shattered. Under the military junta, foreign aid was barred, causing the death toll to soar as help was stopped at the border. IFA launched a covert mission to reach the Burmese people with life-saving aid, becoming the first NGO to penetrate the delta and deliver critical support where none was allowed.
Indonesia
In 2006, a powerful earthquake struck Java, Indonesia, killing thousands of people, and displacing hundreds of thousands. Despite the absence of diplomatic ties, IFA felt a moral duty to act. Through a covert deployment, IFA reached thousands of vulnerable people, delivering life-saving aid where others could not. In 2009, another major earthquake devastated Sumatra. Once again, we discreetly entered Indonesia to deliver rapid, critical relief to the communities in need.
Sri Lanka
In 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. In Sri Lanka, southern opposition communities and eastern Tamil Tiger areas were deliberately denied aid, worsening the crisis for those most affected.
Kashmir-India
In 2005, a devastating earthquake struck the militarized, divided region of Kashmir, killing tens of thousands of people and displacing millions. With both India and Pakistan blocking aid from reaching communities on the opposing side, women and children were left to starve and freeze. IFA launched a covert cross-border mission to deliver life-saving assistance to civilians on both sides, upholding our commitment to humanity above all.
Nepal
In 2015, a powerful earthquake struck Nepal, killing thousands and displacing 2 million people. IFA deployed alongside the IDF to support the Nepalese people, developing targeted programs for marginalized communities, including lower-caste groups often cut off from aid.
Kurdistan
In 2019-2020 the Turkish invasion and ongoing fighting in Northeast Syria forced hundreds of thousands to flee into already overstretched camps in Syria and Iraqi Kurdistan. Urgent needs included food, water, baby formula, and essential medical and trauma supplies. Working with Dr. Nemam Ghafouri (z"l) and her NGO Joint Help for Kurdistan, we delivered life-saving assistance to the region’s most vulnerable - women, children, and survivors of ISIS captivity.
Syria
In April 2011, IFA was one of the first NGOs that delivered aid to women and children in Syria. In order to protect our team members and local contacts, we cannot discuss the particulars of our missions. Since 2011, IFA has been delivering aid into Syria via three different borders.
Lebanon
On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion in the port of Beirut shook the country of Lebanon. In response, IFA launched the “Human Warmth” crowdfunding campaign to show solidarity and deliver aid to innocent Lebanese civilians.
Israel
*Ongoing mission
In times of emergency within Israel, IFA is mobilized in full force within the State of Israel and considers this mission a civic duty. This includes the Second Lebanon War (2006), Operation Cast Lead (2008), Mount Carmel Forest fire (2010), Operation Pillar of Defense (2012), Swords of Iron War (2023) and more.
Darfur - Sudan
2003–2006 (even before IFA was officially established), IFA provided tons of firewood, enabling displaced families to cook. IFA operated on the outskirts of an IDP camp, in an area designated solely for women and girls who had been victims of brutal rape by the Janjaweed and were subsequently expelled from their families as a result.
Sudan (North)
*Ongoing mission
Since 2020, IFA has provided life-saving medical aid to Sudan, a war-torn country facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.
Chad
*Ongoing mission
Since 2019, IFA has operated in Chad - one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Amid extreme poverty, famine, disease, and over 500,000 orphaned children, basic services like healthcare, clean water, and education are nearly nonexistent. Despite dangers and widespread instability, IFA delivers life-saving support to communities long neglected by the global aid system.
Morocco
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Haiti
In 2010, a catastrophic earthquake leveled Port-au-Prince, leaving over 200,000 dead, 300,000 injured, and 1.5 million displaced. Haiti, one of the world’s poorest countries, lacked the infrastructure to cope with such immense destruction. Unable to stand by IFA deployed alongside the Israeli national delegation to deliver critical aid and support.
USA
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, becoming the costliest natural disaster in history and leaving entire communities uninhabitable. As Israeli citizens, we felt compelled to stand with our closest ally. IFA sought access to the restricted military zone to apply its expertise where it was needed most and assist victims with immediate, effective support.
Aid in numbers
Years of saving lives
In-kind donations 2019-2025
Meals provided
Tons of medication and medical supplies
Tons of IDPs vital supplies
Captured moments from previous missions
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