Helping projects reach further: Aid International Development

Aid International Development is a grant-making, fundraising trust that exists to support other charities and local organisations around the world. Since its foundation in November 2000, AID has helped mobilise people and resources so that good work already being done can go further.

What They Do

• Organising fundraising events: AID runs treks, bike rides, marathons and other sponsored events globally. Participants raise money for charities of their choice through these challenges.
• Build / mission teams: Each year, AID sends small teams to work on the ground in places like India, Guatemala, Zambia, and Mozambique. They partner with local charities to help with construction, community support, or other projects.
• Grant-making & poor fund: After events, a portion of what is raised goes directly to the nominated charities, while another part goes into a “poor fund” which AID uses to finance various projects in regions with high need.

Where and who they help

AID works primarily through partners in countries including Zambia, India, Guatemala, Mozambique and the Philippines, as well as occasionally in Romania, Uganda and other locations.

They aim to relieve poverty and support vulnerable communities, often helping children, families, or local charities with limited resources.

Why Aid International Development matters

• Stretching every donation: By not running its own large projects, AID avoids duplicating infrastructures; instead, it supports local charities already doing good, giving them extra capacity and funding.
• Local knowledge and partnership: Because their Build Teams work with local organisations, the aid is more likely to meet real need, rather than what outsiders assume.
• Flexible and responsive: The “poor fund” means AID has some discretionary money to help where urgent or unexpected need arises, beyond what participants nominate.

If you want to make a difference, here’s how to help:

• Take part or create a fundraising event — sign up for one of their treks, marathons, or organise something local.
• Donate or nominate a charity when you join an event, so your effort supports causes you care about.
• Spread the word — helping more people to know about AID means more funds for deserving projects.

To find out more or get involved, visit aidinternational.org.uk or check out their Wonderful profile.