Give to the World

What Give to the World does

Give to the World is a 100% volunteer-based nonprofit humanitarian organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It delivers medical aid, emergency relief, education support, mental health services, solar energy solutions, clean water and sanitation, livelihood restoration, and refugee support to conflict-affected and disaster-impacted populations in Ukraine, Somalia, Colombia, the Middle East (Jordan), the Philippines, Kenya, Greece, and emerging geographies including Venezuela and Peru. The organization does not run its own field operations directly; instead, it channels funds and supplies through a portfolio of strategic local NGO partners, including Tierra Grata (Colombia), MARADECA (Philippines), Bancroft Global Development (Somalia), MedGlobal (Ukraine), CFK Africa (Kenya), and SAMS Foundation (Jordan and Greece), with procurement partnerships such as IDA Foundation enabling large-scale pharmaceutical supply (a documented $40M of medicines delivered to Ukraine for an outlay of $40,000).

The organization's core technology footprint is operational rather than digital: solar energy systems for off-grid communities and schools, water filtration and eco-toilet installations, mobile medical clinics, and CIMIC (Civil-Military Cooperation) outreach in Somalia. Its commercial infrastructure is a donation-based revenue model spanning individual contributions through the website (with tiered, project-linked donation menus such as $40 per family for Philippines flood relief, $500-$10,000 for Ukraine mobile clinics, and $1,000-$10,000 for Colombia Escuela Grata), corporate sponsorship and in-kind donations, an Annual Gala in New York City ($125-$10,000+ ticket and sponsorship tiers), and DIY supporter-led fundraising campaigns (Pay2Pee, Hunger Banquet). Distribution is executed entirely through vetted partner organizations rather than owned infrastructure.

Business model mechanics are donor-funded and cost-leveraged: with 9 volunteer staff and no paid overhead, the organization advertises a 1:25 impact ratio, claims 300+ aid missions over 16 years, and cites $100,000+ deployed for East Africa development and 199 tons of medicines and medical equipment delivered across nine countries since inception. Gabriela Velez serves as Executive Director. No venture, private equity, or institutional capital is involved, and no audited revenue figures are publicly disclosed; the organization is registered as a US nonprofit with all donations tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Name

Give to the World

Legal name

Give to the World

Website

https://givetotheworld.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Give to the World is a 100% volunteer-based nonprofit humanitarian organization that delivers medical aid, emergency relief, education, mental health, and solar energy solutions through local NGO partners to conflict-affected and disaster-impacted communities across 8+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid delivery
• Disaster relief services
• Medical aid programs
• Refugee support services
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute directly to the organization through the website. Donations are allocated to specific programs and projects based on donor preferences or organizational priorities.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support through event sponsorship, project sponsorship, and in-kind donations of goods and services.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual Gala events generate revenue through ticket sales, table sponsorships, silent auctions, and direct donations. Ticket prices range from $125 per individual to $10,000+ for premier sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Give to the World is a volunteer-based nonprofit humanitarian organization that raises donations and channels them through vetted local NGO partners to deliver medical aid, emergency disaster relief, education support, mental health services, solar energy solutions, clean water infrastructure, and livelihood restoration programs to conflict-affected and disaster-affected communities in countries including Ukraine, Somalia, Colombia, the Philippines, Kenya, Jordan, and Greece. Its core deliverable is field-executed humanitarian programs funded by a 100% volunteer overhead model with a claimed 1:25 donation-to-impact ratio.

Product overview

Give to the World is a volunteer-based humanitarian aid organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of field programs rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings consist of medical aid delivery (pharmaceuticals, mobile clinics), emergency disaster relief, education support (scholarships, solar-powered schools), mental health services, solar energy solutions for off-grid communities, clean water/sanitation infrastructure, livelihood restoration, and refugee support. The organization also operates engagement programs including corporate partnerships, volunteer coordination, and DIY fundraising platforms. Programs span Ukraine, Somalia, Colombia, Jordan, Kenya, Philippines, Greece, and other conflict/disaster-affected regions, implemented through strategic partnerships with local NGOs rather than a traditional product-platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Aid Programs Humanitarian healthcare delivery including mobile clinic operations, pharmaceutical supplies, and medical equipment to conflict zones and disaster-affected regions. Includes Ukraine pharmaceutical deliveries, mobile clinic partnerships through MedGlobal, and CIMIC medical missions in Somalia.
• Emergency Relief Services Rapid response humanitarian assistance to natural disasters including earthquakes, floods, and typhoons. Provides shelter materials, non-food items, hygiene kits, and immediate relief to affected families in the Philippines, Libya, Morocco, and other regions.
• Education Support Programs Solar-powered school infrastructure, scholarship programs, school supply distribution, and educational support for children in underserved communities. Includes Escuela Grata in Colombia, SNA Village School support in Somalia, and CFK Africa scholarship programs in Kenya.
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Mental health services for displaced populations including individual therapy, group sessions, psychiatric medication management, and adolescent psychosocial programs delivered through SAMS in Jordan and refugee camps in the Middle East.
• Solar Energy Solutions Decentralized solar energy systems for off-grid communities including solar streetlights (Project Noche Grata), solar-powered community stores (Tienda Grata), and solar panels for schools and health facilities in Colombia and Somalia.
• Clean Water and Sanitation Water filtration systems, eco-toilets, and water container distribution providing safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities to rural and indigenous communities in Colombia and other regions.
• Livelihood Restoration Programs Agricultural recovery programs providing climate-resilient farming kits, seeds, tools, and sustainable farming training to restore livelihoods after disasters. Includes the MARADECA project in the Philippines.
• Refugee Support Services Healthcare, education, and psychosocial support for refugees including pediatric services, vaccinations, maternal health, and women's health initiatives in Greece, Jordan, and Middle Eastern camps.
• Corporate Partnership Program Corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities for companies to support specific projects, fund initiatives, or provide in-kind donations aligning with CSR objectives.
• Volunteering and DIY Fundraising Platform DIY fundraising tools, event hosting capabilities including Hunger Banquets, Pay2Pee campaign platform, and volunteer coordination for individual supporters who want to host personal fundraisers for Give to the World programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• $40M in pharmaceutical value supplied to Ukraine for just $40,000 (1:25 impact ratio)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, key, minor, supporting and emerging.

• Tierra GratacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian NGO partner providing sustainable energy, water, and sanitation solutions to rural and indigenous communities. Collaboration includes solar systems for schools, Tienda Grata solar-powered community stores, Project Noche Grata solar streetlights, and Escuela Grata school transformation program in La Guajira, Colombia.
• MARADECA (Maranao People Development Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner in the Philippines providing disaster response, livelihood restoration, and emergency aid. MARADECA has delivered flood relief, earthquake response, and early recovery livelihood support to families in Lanao del Sur, Iligan City, and Cebu Province.
• Bancroft Global DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner implementing Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) medical programs in Somalia. Bancroft delivers healthcare through AUSSOM hospitals and mobile clinics, supports the SNA Village School in Baledogle, and conducts outreach in newly liberated areas.
• MedGlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian medical organization operating mobile clinics in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. MedGlobal provides primary healthcare, chronic disease management, mental health support, and social services to conflict-affected populations.
• CFK AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner in Kenya's informal settlements (Kibera) providing scholarships, mentorship, leadership development, and study camps for secondary school students through the Lux Sit and Jim Rogers Scholarship programs.
• SAMS Foundation (Syrian American Medical Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare and mental health provider for refugees in Jordan and Greece. SAMS delivers individual and group therapy, adolescent psychosocial support through the Helping Hands program, maternal health services, and GBV counseling.
• IDA FoundationkeyTechnology or IntegrationDutch medical supplier providing discounted and near-expired pharmaceuticals. The partnership enabled shipment of over 25 tons of medicines to Ukraine valued at over $40M wholesale for just $40,000.
• UMANA (Ukrainian Medical Association of North America)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian medical association supporting healthcare initiatives in Ukraine. Historical partner in medical supply delivery and support for Ukrainian healthcare professionals.
• Be An AngelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization listed as a partner contributing to global aid efforts.
• Signify FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner supporting Project Noche Grata in Colombia, providing in-kind support and technical expertise for solar streetlight installation in La Guajira communities.
• Heroes for HumanityemergingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership planned for Peru to deliver emergency aid, mobile medical teams, and community support to isolated regions affected by health and economic crises.
• Light of HopesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Ukraine working with MedGlobal on mobile clinic operations and community engagement in the Kharkiv region.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Project HOPE: Global health and humanitarian NGO delivering medical relief and health worker training in disaster and conflict zones. Comparable in delivering donated medicines and operating mobile health units in Ukraine and the Middle East.
• Heart to Heart International: US-based humanitarian organization delivering medical aid and disaster response globally. Comparable in donated pharmaceutical model and small-staff, partner-execution operating approach.
• Americares: US-based nonprofit focused on medicine and medical supplies to vulnerable populations worldwide. Comparable in delivering donated medical aid across conflict and disaster zones, and in reliance on individual and corporate donor base.
• Direct Relief: US-based humanitarian medical aid organization that procures and delivers pharmaceuticals and medical supplies globally. Directly comparable in mission and IDA-Foundation-style pharmaceutical supply model that drives GTTW's 1:25 ratio.
• MAP International: Global health nonprofit distributing medicines and medical supplies to people in poverty and conflict. Comparable in bulk pharmaceutical procurement and partnership-driven delivery to underserved regions.
• MedShare: Nonprofit that recovers and redistributes surplus medical supplies to underserved communities worldwide. Comparable in sourcing near-expired/discounted medical supplies for redistribution, a key mechanism behind GTTW's impact ratio.
• International Medical Corps: Humanitarian organization delivering emergency medical services and mobile clinics in conflict-affected areas, including Somalia and Ukraine. Closely mirrors GTTW's mobile clinic and mental health programming.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Major global humanitarian organization operating in conflict-affected and disaster-affected regions. Comparable in field presence in Colombia, Somalia, and the Philippines, but at significantly larger scale with institutional donor base.
• International Rescue Committee: Large, well-established humanitarian NGO responding to the world's worst humanitarian crises. Comparable in serving refugees and conflict-affected populations in Jordan, Somalia, Ukraine, and Greece, but operates at much larger scale with paid staff and institutional funding.

Emerging players

• MedGlobal: Smaller humanitarian medical organization operating mobile clinics in Ukraine and other crisis zones. Functions both as a GTTW program partner and as a peer with overlapping mobile-clinic and conflict-zone healthcare delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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