Mriya Aid

What Mriya Aid does

Mriya Aid is a Canadian not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, founded on March 9, 2022 by Canadian security, defence, and management professionals in direct response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The organization delivers humanitarian aid, medical supplies, tactical equipment, and IMAS-compliant explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) training to Ukrainian military and state agency personnel. Its core programmatic offering is the EOD Train & Equip Program, which delivers Levels 1 through 3+ certification and Train-the-Trainer courses through partner Praedium Consulting Malta at the IMAS-compliant MAT Kosovo facility, complemented by procurement of demining PPE, metal detectors, toolkits, CAT Gen 7 tourniquets, ISR drones, and identification manuals. Since March 2022, Mriya Aid has dispatched 30+ shipments of aid and trained over 230 Ukrainian sappers to international standards.

The organization's business model is donation-based rather than commercial, accepting individual contributions via website (PayPal, Stripe, wire transfer, Interac e-Transfer), institutional grants from Western governments and agencies, planned and legacy donations, in-kind contributions, and cryptocurrency (USDT on Tron, Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, BSC, Solana). Mriya Aid is deliberately registered as a not-for-profit rather than a Canadian charity because Canadian charity law prohibits support to foreign armed forces, a structural choice that enables direct assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guard, National Police, State Special Transport Service, State Emergency Service, and Special Operations Forces. Distribution is via direct relationships with Ukrainian government agencies and military units; the organization has no proprietary technology stack, no products sold commercially, and no subscription or SaaS revenue mechanics. Operating expenses are intentionally minimized through an all-volunteer Board and core team of roughly 10 people, with the organization claiming that 100% of individual donations flow to aid projects and a 3:1 multiplier on every dollar deployed.

Name

Mriya Aid

Legal name

Mriya Aid Org Inc.

Website

https://mriyaaid.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mriya Aid is a Canadian not-for-profit founded in 2022 that delivers humanitarian aid, medical supplies, tactical equipment, and IMAS-certified explosive ordnance disposal training to Ukrainian military and state agency personnel, funded by individual donations, institutional grants, and cryptocurrency contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Demining Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAH

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYHLAFANAH

Disaster Response, Rescue & Tactical EMS (DMAT/USAR/SWAT/HAZMAT Medical)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Emergency Medical Services

SECONDARYBPADABAG

Democracy, Human Rights & Governance Assistance

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Bilateral Development Agencies & Aid Programs

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid
• Demining training
• IMAS EOD certification
• Non-lethal equipment supply
• Medical supply delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals through the website. Donors can indicate which initiative they'd like to support. 3,500+ individual donors from 30+ countries have contributed.
2. Institutional Funding: Grants and funding from Western governments and agencies for specific projects. Allows scaling of assistance projects and strategic level support for Ukraine's capacity.
3. Cryptocurrency Donations: Accepts cryptocurrency donations including USDT on multiple networks (Tron, Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, BSC, Solana). 1% fee applies.
4. Planned, Legacy & Securities Donations: Larger donations typically $5,000+, including anonymous or directed contributions, legacy contributions, and securities donations.
5. In-Kind Donations: Equipment and supplies donated in-kind, valued at fair market value for new items or up to 15% of market value for used/surplus items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mriya Aid is a Canadian not-for-profit that funds, procures, and delivers humanitarian aid to Ukraine through three core programs: (1) IMAS-certified EOD Train & Equip Program providing demining training (Levels 1–3+ and Train-the-Trainer) and equipment (PPE, detectors, toolkits) to Ukrainian military and state agency sappers; (2) Medical supply delivery to frontline hospitals and healthcare workers; and (3) Tactical and specialized gear supply (ISR drones, tourniquets, communications equipment) for frontline defenders.

Product overview

Mriya Aid is a Canadian non-profit organization providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine through multiple interconnected programs. The core offering is the EOD Train & Equip Program, which delivers IMAS-certified demining training (Levels 1-3+ and Train-the-Trainer) through Praedium Consulting Malta, combined with essential equipment provision including PPE, metal detectors, and toolkits. Supporting programs include medical supply delivery to frontline hospitals, tactical equipment (drones, tourniquets), and advocacy campaigns. The organization operates as a unified charitable mission rather than a software platform, channeling donations directly to Ukrainian defenders and deminers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EOD Train & Equip Program IMAS-compliant explosive ordnance disposal training and equipment provision for Ukrainian military and state agency deminers. Includes Levels 1–3+ certification (Field Operator, Team Leader, Site Supervisor, Operations Manager) and Train-the-Trainer, combined with PPE, metal detectors, toolkits, and specialized demining gear sourced locally in Ukraine.
• Demining Equipment Provision Procurement and delivery of demining-specific equipment — metal detectors, toolkits, body armor, helmets, ballistic EOD suits, and explosion controllers — to Ukrainian military and state agency sapper units, sourced from manufacturers including MarsMD, Velmet, SafePro, Ukrainian Tactical Products, and Elektrohydraulika.
• Medical Supplies Delivery Procurement and delivery of essential medical supplies — including CAT Gen 7 tourniquets, medical equipment, and humanitarian medical kits — to frontline hospitals, healthcare workers, and Ukrainian military units.
• Tactical and Specialized Gear Supply Supply of tactical and specialized gear — including ISR/Fury drones, communications equipment, optics, and operator-safety equipment — to Ukrainian frontline defenders and Special Operations Forces for tactical and operator safety in the field.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 230 Ukrainian deminers trained and certified to IMAS standards since 2022
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Defence of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024MOD is responsible for Ukraine's defence capabilities and managing military forces. Mriya Aid's direct partnership with MOD began in February 2024, resulting in successful train and equip projects for AFU-MOD sappers and impactful advocacy work in mine action.
• Praedium Consulting Malta (PCM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022PCM operates MAT Kosovo, a purpose-built, IMAS-compliant EOD and IEDD mine action training base with a team of SMEs training deminers globally since 1999. Mriya Aid has engaged PCM since 2022 to provide preferred-rate training for Ukrainian deminers. PCM developed and delivers IMAS-compliant bespoke training courses for Ukrainian personnel.
• Main Directorate of Mine Action (Civilian Protection and Environmental Safety)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMD MA-MOD implements state policy as Secretariat of the National Mine Action Authority of the MOD. In 2024, worked closely with Mriya Aid on EOD Train & Equip program, with over 150 Ukrainian state agency sappers trained and certified.
• Armed Forces of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFU defends Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Since March 2022, Mriya Aid has provided support to well over 100 AFU units including sappers, snipers, NCOs, drone operators, and medics.
• State Special Transport Service of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSTS includes demining battalions for clearing transportation routes and explosive remnants. Since 2022, Mriya Aid has enabled IMAS EOD Levels 1-3 training for over 70 SSTS sappers and provided PPE and equipment for over 50.
• National Guard of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGU ensures national security and maintains law and order. Since March 2022, Mriya Aid has supported NGU with ISR drones, communications equipment, medical gear, tourniquets, and sapper training.
• National Police of UkrainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPU ensures public order and protects rights of citizens. Mriya Aid worked with NPU throughout 2024, including IMAS EOD Level 3 training and certification for NPU academy training personnel.
• State Emergency Service of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSESU has approximately 80,000 personnel in rescue services, fire departments, bomb disposal teams, and medical units. Since March 2022, Mriya Aid has supported SESU with firefighting gear, tourniquets, and equipment.
• Special Operations Forces of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOF are elite AFU units specializing in complex operations. Mriya Aid has assisted since 2022 with tourniquets, frontline gear, ISR drones, communications, and advocacy.
• State Border Guard Service of UkrainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBGS protects Ukraine's state border. Mriya Aid began work with SBGS in May 2024, visiting the National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
• Support Forces Command of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFC ensures effective operation of combat forces through logistics, supply, medical assistance, equipment repairs, and ammunition delivery. Mriya Aid works with SFC to coordinate sapper selection for training and equipment.
• Ukrainian Deminers AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUDA works to improve demining effectiveness and protect civilians from UXO. In October 2024, UDA and Mriya Aid signed a memorandum of cooperation to facilitate training and support for Ukrainian sappers.
• Women's Information Consultative CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWICC supports women in legal assistance, psychological support, and social adaptation. Since late 2023, Mriya Aid has collaborated with WICC to promote integration of women in Ukraine's defence and security forces.
• Ukrainian World CongressmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUWC is an international organization uniting Ukrainian organizations globally. In 2022-2023, Mriya Aid worked with UWC to procure and deliver numerous ISR military drones to Ukrainian units.
• NATO Association of CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1966 to promote knowledge and understanding of NATO in Canada. Mriya Aid and NATO Association of Canada cooperate on initiatives related to defence, demining, and disinformation impact on the Alliance.
• Ministry of Economy of UkrainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOE shapes economic policy and manages resources. Since May 2024, Mriya Aid has worked with MOE on project ideas. In October 2024, participated at MOE's Ukraine Mine Action Conference in Lausanne.
• SafePro GroupmajorTechnology or IntegrationSafePro designs bullet and blast-resistant body armor, EOD suits, and works with drone and AI systems for mine detection. Mriya Aid has worked with SafePro since 2023, purchasing ballistic and blast-resistant EOD suits and gear.
• Ukrainian Tactical ProductsmajorTechnology or IntegrationUTP designs, manufactures and supplies specialized demining equipment for Ukraine's defence sector. In 2024, Mriya Aid procured demining toolkits from UTP for AFU and NGU units.
• VelmetmajorTechnology or IntegrationVelmet manufactures PPE, tactical gear, and sapper body armor. In 2025, Mriya Aid purchased Velmet sapper body armor and protective helmets for AFU and NGU sapper units.
• MarsMDmajorTechnology or IntegrationMarsMD manufactures metal detectors designed for detecting mines, ammunition, submunitions, and explosive devices. In 2024, Mriya Aid purchased MarsMD detectors for AFU and NGU sapper units.
• Initiative E+majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2014 by medical professionals. Since October 2024, Mriya Aid has worked with Initiative E+ to provide CAT tourniquets to multiple military units along frontlines.
• Help Ukraine 22majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides humanitarian assistance and support to Ukrainian military personnel and war victims. Mriya Aid has coordinated with Help Ukraine 22 since March 2022 to deliver emergency gear and medical supplies.
• Leleka FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2014 to deliver critical medical supplies. Mriya Aid has purchased and delivered CAT Gen 7 tourniquets to the Leleka Foundation.
• HospitaliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer initiative established in 2014 providing medical support to Ukrainian soldiers. In early 2023, Mriya Aid purchased and delivered CAT Gen 7 tourniquets to the Hospitaliers.
• Canadian BomberosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup of volunteer firefighters providing gear to disadvantaged firefighters. Since early 2022, Mriya Aid has shipped donations collected by Canadian Bomberos for firefighters and emergency responders across Ukraine.
• East Europe FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian charitable organization founded in 1992 supporting SMEs and civil society. East Europe Foundation has provided Mriya Aid with a home base when working to support Ukrainian defenders.
• Forum for Ukrainian StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnalytical platform for policy experts and think tanks from Contemporary Ukraine Studies Program. Mriya Aid works with Forum coordinating an international consortium addressing disinformation impact on Canada and Ukraine.
• Disinfo WatchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForeign disinformation monitoring platform. Mriya Aid works with Disinfo Watch coordinating an international consortium addressing disinformation impact.
• DIAMAPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCivil society project about Ukrainians abroad and preservation of Ukrainian identity. DIAMAP recorded and posted 5 podcasts about Mriya Aid and conducted interviews.
• StrichkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform and community of Ukrainians operating abroad. In 2024, Mriya Aid began journey with Strichka community.
• Ukrainian Canadian Advocacy GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCAG spearheads events promoting Ukrainian culture and supporting Ukrainians impacted by war. Mriya Aid supported UCAG's work with Team Ukraine at the 2025 Invictus Games.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Razom for Ukraine: US-based 501(c)(3) providing humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and equipment to Ukraine since 2022. Directly comparable mission and donor base, but operates under US charity tax structure rather than Canadian not-for-profit.
• Come Back Alive (Повернись живим): Largest Ukrainian charitable foundation providing tactical equipment, thermal imagers, and training to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Directly comparable in providing non-lethal equipment and training to Ukrainian military, but operates from within Ukraine with deeper domestic legitimacy.
• Leleka Foundation: Ukrainian charitable foundation founded in 2014 delivering critical medical supplies to frontline defenders. Mriya Aid has purchased and delivered CAT Gen 7 tourniquets to Leleka Foundation, indicating direct operational overlap in frontline medical equipment provision to Ukrainian forces.
• Nova Ukraine: US-based nonprofit providing humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and tactical equipment to Ukrainian defenders since 2022. Comparable scope of programs including drone procurement and frontline support, but tax-deductible US donations versus Mriya Aid's non-charity status.

Broad incumbents

• Mines Advisory Group (MAG): Global humanitarian NGO clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance in conflict-affected countries including Ukraine. Directly comparable in IMAS-compliant demining training and operations, with larger institutional funder base and broader geographic presence.
• HALO Trust: World's largest humanitarian mine clearance organization operating in 30+ countries including Ukraine. Comparable in IMAS-compliant demining operations and equipment provision, but operates at much larger scale with established government contracts globally.
• Norwegian People's Aid: Norwegian NGO conducting humanitarian demining operations globally including Ukraine since 2014. Comparable in IMAS-compliant training and equipment provision, with decades-long track record and major government and institutional funding.

Others

• United24: Official Government of Ukraine platform for international donations supporting defense, humanitarian, and reconstruction needs. Comparable in fundraising for Ukraine but operates as a state platform rather than an independent NGO, with broader mandate including reconstruction.
• Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD): International organization supporting mine action sector development including IMAS standards and capacity building. Comparable in mine action policy engagement and conference participation (Mriya Aid attends the same Geneva Mine Action Director meetings), but operates as a policy/coordination entity rather than field operator.
• Praedium Consulting Malta: Operates MAT Kosovo IMAS-compliant EOD and IEDD mine action training base. Mriya Aid's core training delivery partner since 2022, providing preferred-rate training. Comparable in delivering IMAS training but functions as a contracted service provider rather than donor-funded NGO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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