Ayuda Contenedores

What Ayuda Contenedores does

Ayuda Contenedores is a Spanish non-governmental organization (ONG) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pamplona, Navarra, that collects in-kind material donations from individuals, businesses, healthcare institutions, and government entities across Spain and Europe, then sorts, packs, and ships them as 20-foot humanitarian aid containers to partner NGOs in developing countries and conflict zones. Its core operational product is a container shipping service (serialized and tracked, with container #466 documented as of July 2026), supported by a material collection service routed through a community volunteer network and European Solidarity Corps cohorts. The organization maintains strategic distribution partnerships with long-standing in-country NGOs including SONAGE (Guinea Ecuatorial orphanages), Upasunqu (Peru), Asociación Acoger y Compartir (Ukraine, via Redemptorist Missionaries), and Esperanza y Alegría (Cameroon), reaching 15+ countries across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: logistics is managed through conventional container shipping with sequential shipment tracking, and a Streamlit-based Impact Dashboard provides public visibility into shipment counts. The organization has branched into adjacent humanitarian projects, notably Climate Cribs (Proyecto Cunas Climáticas), an own-design low-cost respirator initiative inspired by the Respiradores Navarra Covid19 movement, and the Mozambique Lumbo hotel-school infrastructure project with Misionero Paul. The revenue model is entirely non-commercial: the organization receives in-kind material donations (clothing, medical supplies, food, furniture, equipment) and monetary support from a base of 50+ named corporate, institutional, and government donors (including Supermercado DIA, Grupo IAN, Osakidetza, Servicio Navarro de Salud, Caja Rural de Navarra, Gobierno de Navarra, McDonald's, and Hospital Universitario de Navarra). Cash inflows are further supplemented by European Solidarity Corps volunteer subsidies. All aid shipments are provided free of charge to beneficiary organizations, and financial information is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ayuda Contenedores

Legal name

Ayuda Contenedores

Website

https://ayudacontenedores.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ayuda Contenedores is a Pamplona-based Spanish NGO, founded 2012, that collects in-kind donations from Spanish and European donors and ships humanitarian aid containers to partner NGOs across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and conflict zones, reaching 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Logistics

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

akta.pro primary industry

Logistics, Supply Chain & Humanitarian Air/Sea/Land Transport (BPADADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid logistics
• Container shipping services
• Non-governmental organization
• Material donation coordination
• International relief operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Pamplona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Material Donations: The organization receives in-kind donations of materials (clothing, medical supplies, food, furniture, equipment) from individuals, businesses, healthcare institutions, and government entities. These donations are sorted, packed, and shipped in containers to beneficiary organizations in developing countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ayuda Contenedores is a Spanish non-governmental organization (NGO) that collects donated materials—including clothing, medical supplies, food, furniture, and equipment—from individuals, businesses, healthcare institutions, and government entities in Spain and Europe. The organization sorts, packs, and ships these materials in containers to partner NGOs and charitable organizations in developing countries across Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. As of 2026, the organization had shipped over 466 containers in its operational history, supported by volunteer networks and European Solidarity Corps volunteers.

Product overview

Ayuda Contenedores is a Spanish humanitarian NGO that operates as a single, unified service focused on collecting donated materials and shipping humanitarian aid containers to partner organizations worldwide. Their core offerings include a container shipping service, material collection service, and a European volunteering program. The organization also develops internal tools like an Impact Dashboard built on Streamlit, and has an own project called 'Climate Cribs' focused on low-cost respirator design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Shipping Service End-to-end humanitarian container shipping service that transports donated materials (clothing, medical equipment, food, furniture) in 20-foot containers from collection facilities in Spain to partner organizations in developing countries and regions in need.
• Material Collection Service Service that coordinates the pickup and receipt of donated materials from individuals, businesses, healthcare institutions, schools, and government entities, accepting clothing, medical supplies, food, furniture, and equipment suitable for humanitarian aid.
• European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Volunteering Program European volunteer program that hosts young European volunteers for 9-month assignments to assist with material collection, logistics coordination, and container shipment preparation at the organization's facilities in Pamplona.

Quantifiable outcome

• 466 containers of humanitarian aid shipped since operations began
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

67 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Paula (ONG Sonage Volunteer)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2026SONAGE volunteer coordinating and reporting on Guinea Ecuatorial shipments.
• ONG COOPERA (Logroño)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2026ONG from La Rioja contributing donations for Cabo Verde and other shipments.
• Group Llum (Capellades)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2026Organization donating for Peru shipments.
• ADATO ELKARTEAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Organization contributing donations for humanitarian aid.
• Caja Rural de Navarra - Acción SocialminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Financial supporter of container shipments to Cameroon. Provides funding for humanitarian logistics and transportation costs.
• Gobierno de NavarraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Government institution supporting humanitarian aid shipments with donations and institutional backing for container shipments.
• ACOMPARTIRminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026ONG partner contributing materials and support for container shipments, particularly to Mozambique and Cameroon.
• Cerámicas OchoaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Corporate donor contributing materials for humanitarian shipments to various destinations.
• Supermercado DIAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Regular corporate donor providing food and household products for humanitarian aid shipments.
• ASPACE NavarraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Organization for people with cerebral palsy that donates materials and equipment for humanitarian aid.
• McDonald'sminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Corporate donor contributing materials to container shipments for humanitarian aid.
• Bellota Herramientas S.A.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Tool manufacturer donating equipment for humanitarian shipments, particularly for Cameroon and Ethiopia projects.
• Amaya SportminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Sports equipment company providing wooden boxes and materials for container shipments.
• IntersportminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Sports retailer donating equipment and materials for humanitarian aid.
• Ayuntamiento de PamplonaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Local government supporting humanitarian aid operations with institutional backing.
• Osakidetza (Servicio Vasco de Salud)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Healthcare service donating medical materials and supplies for humanitarian shipments.
• Hermet 10minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Company contributing materials for Mozambique hotel-school project and other shipments.
• CECAP (Cantabria)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Organization providing support and donations for humanitarian shipments.
• Residencia SopelanaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Care residence donating materials and supplies for humanitarian aid.
• Ayuntamiento de ZarautzminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Local government contributing to humanitarian aid shipments.
• Colegio Salesianos CrucesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026School contributing donations and volunteer support for container shipments.
• CAFminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Corporate donor contributing to humanitarian aid operations.
• Distribuidora Farmacéutica Guipuzcoana (DFG)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Pharmaceutical distributor donating medical supplies for humanitarian shipments.
• Easo PoliteknikoaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Technical school contributing materials and volunteer support.
• CONIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Organization contributing donations for humanitarian aid.
• Asociación de Amputados Sant JordiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Association contributing donations and equipment for humanitarian shipments.
• Replasa/Advanced MaterialsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Materials company contributing to container shipments.
• Asociación Acoger y CompartircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Redemptorist association coordinating Ukraine humanitarian relief through Father José Miguel de Haro, managing distribution to hospitals and refugee centers.
• Residencia JavierminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Care residence donating materials for humanitarian shipments.
• Nzuri DaimaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Organization supporting Guinea Ecuatorial shipments through SONAGE partnership.
• UNFASAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Company contributing materials for shipments.
• Baldemore InternacionalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026International company contributing to humanitarian aid shipments.
• Hambre CerominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Food security organization receiving food shipments, particularly for Democratic Republic of Congo.
• CEREALTOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Food company contributing to shipments.
• ONG Templarios del MundominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026ONG contributing to humanitarian shipments, particularly Ukraine relief.
• El AlcaravánminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Organization contributing to Ukraine humanitarian aid shipments.
• Casa de Misericordia de PamplonaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Charitable institution donating materials for humanitarian shipments.
• Residencia AmavirminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Care residence donating materials and supplies for humanitarian aid.
• SKIS SANCHESI S.L. y FUN SPORTS S.L.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Sports equipment companies from Irún donating materials including tents, fabrics, and sports accessories.
• ExtiniruñaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Company donating firefighting equipment (hoses) for humanitarian shipments.
• Grupo Alimentario IAN (La Carretilla)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Food company regularly donating canned goods and food supplies for humanitarian shipments to multiple destinations including Syria and Peru.
• NovaltiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Company donating diapers and hygiene products for shipments.
• Cruz Roja de PamplonaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Red Cross contributing donations for humanitarian aid.
• Servicio Navarro de Salud - OsasunbideaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Regional health service donating medical supplies and equipment.
• Hospital Universitario de NavarraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Major hospital donating work clothing and medical materials.
• Traperos de EmaúsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Social enterprise donating books and materials for humanitarian shipments.
• Hermanitas de los Pobres (Pamplona)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Religious care home donating wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and medical supplies.
• Hotel Blanca de NavarraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Hotel donating materials for Mozambique hospitality training project.
• UPNA (Universidad Pública de Navarra)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Public university contributing support for humanitarian projects.
• MaderplayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Company providing materials for Mozambique hotel-school construction project.
• Hierros LandabenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Metal company contributing to Ethiopia and Mozambique projects.
• Jabones GRISIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Hygiene products company donating for Ethiopia shipments.
• Ozcoidi/MediporminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Medical supplies company contributing to Ethiopia shipments.
• Asociación Europa con UcraniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Association coordinating Ukraine humanitarian relief efforts.
• Iñigo NgouanangminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Individual coordinating Cameroon shipments through the Redemptorist Association.
• Nadiya SohorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Coordinator of Ukraine shipments through Association Europa con Ucrania.
• Asociación Acoger y Compartir (Redentoristas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Partnership with Redemptorist Missionaries in Madrid, managed by Father José Miguel de Haro. Coordinates Ukraine relief shipments to Lviv region (Yavoriv district) for distribution through hospitals and refugee centers. Trailer #462 sent June 2026.
• ONG Sonage (Solidaridad Navarra con Guinea Ecuatorial)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Long-term strategic partner founded in 2007. SONAGE receives containers of humanitarian aid for 3 orphanages in Guinea Ecuatorial (Nkue, Micomisen, Malabo). Their volunteers travel to Guinea annually to manage distribution. Container #453 delivered in July 2026.
• ONGD UpasunqucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Peruvian partner organization in Piura working with Águilas de Emaús community. Coordinates distribution with 22 local institutions including schools, police, and prison systems. Container #448 delivered July 2026.
• Padre Eugenio (Misionero Paul)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2026Missionary leading Mozambique Lumbo project for hospitality/vocational training school with hotel and restaurant facilities for 2000 students.
• Hermanas Capuchinas de MilangeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2026Religious sisters receiving support through Mozambique shipments.
• Ferretería IrigarayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 2026Hardware store from Pamplona donating tools for Mozambique and other projects.
• Patinar en Etiopía - Amigos de Ángel Olaran-Abba MelakuminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Association sending containers to Wukro, Tigray (Ethiopia) for orphan support and school projects. Container with agricultural equipment, medical supplies, and educational materials.
• Fundació Privada Centre d'Iniciatives Solidàries Ángel OlaranminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Catalan foundation supporting Ethiopia humanitarian projects.
• Ipada-inclusive Peace and Development ÁfricaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026African NGO receiving materials for Jinka area in Ethiopia.
• Zona Zero Pirineos de SobrarbeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 February 2026Sports organization donating equipment for Ethiopia shipments.
• SALESIANOS PAMPLONAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 February 2026Salesian school contributing donations for Ethiopia and other shipments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cáritas Española: Spanish Catholic humanitarian and social services confederation with a national collection and redistribution network for donated goods. Highly comparable model (collect-donate-distribute) operating at much larger scale across Spain.
• Cruz Roja Española: Spanish Red Cross chapter providing humanitarian aid, refugee support, and emergency logistics. Directly comparable mission (humanitarian aid delivery to vulnerable populations) with established logistics infrastructure and donor base.
• Oxfam Intermón: Spanish affiliate of Oxfam International, working on humanitarian aid, development, and inequality in developing countries. Similar container-based humanitarian logistics at significantly larger scale with broader institutional donor base.
• Médicos del Mundo España: Spanish chapter of Doctors of the World providing medical humanitarian aid. Comparable in collecting and shipping medical supplies from Spain to vulnerable populations, including conflict zones where Ayuda Contenedores operates.

Direct peers

• Ayuda en Acción: Spanish NGO focused on poverty alleviation in developing countries through material support and development programs. Comparable operating model: collects in Spain, distributes through partner networks in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
• Manos Unidas: Spanish Catholic NGO funding development projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable collection-from-Spain model and partner-network distribution approach, though primarily cash-grant based rather than in-kind container shipping.
• ONG Coopera: Smaller Spanish NGO (La Rioja) that ships humanitarian containers to African destinations including Cabo Verde. Already cited as a partner of Ayuda Contenedores — operates a nearly identical in-kind container model.

Emerging players

• Fundación CEAR: Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid, focused on refugee and asylum-seeker support. Highly comparable in Ukraine and Lebanon humanitarian workstreams where Ayuda Contenedores also operates.

Others

• Traperos de Emaús: Spanish social enterprise collecting, reusing, and redistributing second-hand goods. Already a donor partner of Ayuda Contenedores; adjacent model focused on circular economy with international redistribution.
• Hogar Sí: Spanish federation working on homelessness and housing exclusion. Comparable Spanish NGO collecting in-kind donations and distributing to vulnerable populations, though focused domestically rather than on international aid.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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