Rescue Aid Foundation

Mission Statement

Who we serve
RAF helps transform the lives of the world's poorest children and families in African and Asia, including the first world. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background.

Why we serve
RAF is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities in Africa and Asia to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty.

How we serve
Relationships are the starting point and the end goal of RAF's work. Through relationships with community leaders, RAF staff helps communities set goals that families can achieve by working together. By our demonstration of God's love through our work, we hope that people will experience life in all its fullness.

Community Development
Helping people to discover and use their own vision, skills, and resources to move from abject poverty to abundant living.
Targeting critical needs: clean water, reliable food supplies, access to basic health care, access to education, and income-generating microeconomic development.
Partnering with churches, governments, local organizations, and international agencies.

Disaster Relief
Responding to Africa & Asia natural disasters and slow-building humanitarian emergencies around the world.
Saving lives and reducing suffering by tracking crises, pre-positioning emergency supplies for immediate response, and remaining after the crisis to rebuild and restore communities.


Global Issues
Engaging in Africa & Asia AIDS Hope Initiative of prevention and care, especially for widows, orphans, and vulnerable children, that brings a compassionate Christian response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.