Humanity First Canada

What Humanity First Canada does

Humanity First Canada is a registered Canadian charitable organization (Charity Registration No. 87254 1040 RR0001) headquartered in Concord, Ontario, operating as the Canadian chapter of the broader Humanity First Foundation network established in 1994. Founded in 1995, the organization functions as a non-political, non-religious international disaster relief and development agency providing humanitarian services across more than 50 countries spanning Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. Its 62 paid employees are supported by a volunteer base reported variously at 1,200 to 12,000 individuals and a registered donor base of 23,577.

The organization's service portfolio is organized into ten core programs: Disaster Relief, Food Security (including the Feed a Family Food Bank operating in Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec since 2008 and Feed the Hungry International serving 4,000+ villages), Global Health, Gift of Sight (cataract surgery program in Nigeria), Knowledge for Life (education and vocational training), Orphan Care (foster care across Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, Pakistan, Chad, and Liberia), Refugee Resettlement, Water for Life (700+ wells across Africa), Community Care, and the Model Village Project. Recent extensions include a Tax Clinic serving low-income families, newcomers, refugees, and students, plus seasonal initiatives such as Ramadan/Fidya giving, Eidul Adhiya Qurbani, and disaster-specific appeals for Gaza and Jamaica.

Revenue derives entirely from charitable giving — one-time and recurring monthly donations processed via Global Payments Inc., CanadaHelps, and PayPal Fundraiser, augmented by event ticket sales, Qurbani unit packages (Lamb $199 to Full Cow $1,050), Fidya unit pricing, and grants from government supporters including the Province of Ontario, Service Canada, the City of Vaughan, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the website, supplemented by physical food-bank operations and field deployments in beneficiary countries, with strategic co-distribution partnerships alongside the United Nations, Red Crescent, and Save the Children for the Middle East Crisis Appeal.

Name

Humanity First Canada

Legal name

Humanity First Canada

Website

https://humanityfirstcanada.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Humanity First Canada is a registered Canadian charity founded in 1995 that delivers disaster relief, food security, healthcare, orphan care, refugee resettlement, water access, and education programs across 50+ countries, funded by individual donors, corporate partners, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Charitable Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAKAD

International & Local Implementing NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYHLAJAKAE

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYBPAGAAAH

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance

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

SECONDARYBPAGAAAC

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI)

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

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Disaster relief programs
• Food security charity
• Orphan care support
• Refugee resettlement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. One-time Donations: One-time charitable donations made through the website, processed securely through Global Payments Inc. Donors can direct donations to specific programs or make unrestricted contributions. Tax-deductible to the extent allowed by Canadian law.
2. Monthly Recurring Donations: Recurring monthly donations processed through Global Payments Inc. with secure storage. Donors can direct recurring donations to specific projects or programs. Tax receipts issued for each recurring donation.
3. Ramadan/Fidya Donations: Specialized religious giving program during Ramadan including Fidya ($6/day or $180/month) and Fast2Feed campaign donations for food security initiatives.
4. Qurbani Program Donations: Religious sacrifice program providing meat to food-insecure regions. Package options include Lamb ($199), Goat ($250), Cow Share ($150/7 shares), and Full Cow ($1,050).
5. Event Tickets and Stall Bookings: Revenue from Unity Summit 2026 event including single tickets ($50), family tickets ($150), student tickets ($35), table bookings ($400), and charity stall rentals ($100).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Humanity First Canada is a registered Canadian charitable organization that delivers humanitarian aid programs including disaster relief, food security (food banks, meal programs, seasonal food drives), clean water access through water wells, healthcare and vision care (cataract surgeries, eyeglasses), orphan care with foster placement, refugee resettlement support, and education/vocational training. The organization operates in 50+ countries through volunteer networks and local partnerships, funded by tax-deductible charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and government grants.

Product overview

Humanity First Canada is a humanitarian charitable organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of humanitarian aid programs rather than a unified product platform. The organization's programs include: Community Care and Disaster Relief as emergency support services; Food Security encompassing Feed a Family Food Bank (operating since 2008 in Ontario, BC, Quebec), Feed the Hungry International (serving 4,000+ villages globally), Ramadan Fasting to Feed, and Seasonal Food Drives; Global Health and Gift of Sight (eye care/cataract surgeries); Knowledge for Life (education and vocational training); Orphan Care with Foster Care Program; Refugee Resettlement; Water for Life (wells and clean water access); Tax Clinic (free tax filing); and Model Village Project (sustainable community development). These programs operate across 35+ countries and are primarily funded through donations processed via Global Payments, PayPal, and CanadaHelps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Feed a Family Food Bank: Food bank program providing customized food hampers and home deliveries to low-income families in Canada since 2008.
• Water for Life
• Gift of Sight
• Feed the Hungry International
• Model Village Project
• Tax Clinic

Products and services

• Disaster Relief Provides urgent humanitarian aid including food, shelter, medical care, and long-term recovery support to communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises globally. Active initiatives include Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Relief.
• Food Security Ensures vulnerable individuals and families have consistent access to nutritious meals through food banks, meal distributions, and sustainable hunger-relief initiatives across 15+ countries. Supports 40,000+ individuals per year in Canada and 4,000+ villages internationally.
• Feed a Family Food Bank Canadian food bank initiative operating in Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec providing customized food hampers, home deliveries, and essentials including clothing and school supplies. Serves 3,000+ individuals monthly with 9,000+ registered clients.
• Feed the Hungry International Global food distribution initiative providing fresh meat and staple foods to over 4,000 villages, feeding more than 1.8 million people globally. Includes Qurbani Program for fresh meat distribution during Eid.
• Water for Life Provides clean and safe drinking water to underserved communities by building wells, hand pumps, and filtration systems. Has constructed over 700 water wells across Africa, providing 29 million people with access to clean water.
• Orphan Care Program Provides vulnerable children with shelter, education, healthcare, and emotional support through foster care and safe housing, ensuring they have a nurturing environment. Supports 10,000+ orphans globally in 2023.
• Foster Care Program Places orphaned children in foster families with financial assistance for food, clothing, healthcare, and education. Includes regular check-ins and emotional support across Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, Pakistan, Chad, and Liberia.
• Refugee Resettlement Sponsors displaced individuals and families and helps resettle them with housing, financial support, job training, and community integration. Has resettled 2,750+ refugees in Canada and provided emergency aid to 26,000+ Ukrainian refugees.
• Global Health Delivers essential medical care, health education, and disease prevention initiatives to underserved communities, including a hospital in Senegal, medical clinic in Nigeria, and hospital under construction in Ivory Coast.
• Gift of Sight Provides eye care services including screenings, treatments, and cataract surgeries to restore vision and improve quality of life. Performs 500 cataract surgeries per year in Nigeria and serves 600+ low-income Canadian families with eyeglasses and vision support.
• Knowledge for Life Enhances education by building schools, transforming classrooms, and providing students with essential supplies and vocational training, empowering them for a brighter future. Has renovated 50+ classrooms in underprivileged schools.
• Community Care Supports vulnerable individuals and families through essential social welfare initiatives, fostering stronger and more resilient communities.
• Model Village Project Creates sustainable, self-sufficient communities equipped with clean water, healthcare, education, sanitation, and vocational training. 2 model villages fully developed in Congo Brazzaville and Senegal.
• Tax Clinic Provides free, accessible tax filing services to low-income families, newcomers, refugees, and students, helping them access credits, refunds, and benefits entitled to them.
• Ramadan - Fasting to Feed Annual Ramadan initiative providing food support to families in Canada and vulnerable regions in Africa, Asia, and South America. Includes Fidya donations ($6/day or $180/month) and Fast2Feed campaign.
• Eidul Adhiya Qurbani Annual Eidul Adhiya Qurbani program providing fresh meat to food-insecure regions globally through Qurbani sacrifice packages: Lamb ($199), Goat ($250), Cow Share ($150 per 1 of 7 shares), Full Cow ($1,050). Canada tax receipts provided.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.9 million beneficiaries served through Food Security program globally
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnership for Middle East Crisis Appeal providing emergency aid to Gaza and West Bank. UN coordinates humanitarian efforts with Humanity First for distribution of vital supplies including medication, blankets, warm clothing, food, and water.
• Red CrescentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Local partner in Gaza and West Bank for emergency aid distribution. Red Crescent provides ground-level coordination for humanitarian relief efforts.
• Save The ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnership for Middle East Crisis Appeal. Save The Children collaborates on emergency relief efforts for displaced Palestinian refugees.
• Global Payments Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPCI DSS-compliant payment processor for secure handling of all online donations (one-time and recurring). Handles credit card information transmission and storage securely without Humanity First storing payment data.
• CanadaHelpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party donation platform partner enabling donors to contribute to Humanity First Canada through canadahelps.org. Provides additional donation channel and donor trust.
• PayPalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative payment platform for donations through PayPal Fundraiser (charity ID 3437955), providing convenient donation option for supporters.

Scale indicators31 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Red Cross: Canada's largest humanitarian organization with significantly broader scale, brand recognition, and an overlapping mandate in disaster relief, refugee assistance, and community health programming.
• Aga Khan Foundation Canada: Larger Canadian faith-rooted international development organization with comparable focus on health, education, water, and rural development across multiple regions globally.
• UNICEF Canada: Canadian arm of a UN agency with overlapping mission focus on child welfare, water/sanitation, education, and emergency relief globally; a benchmark incumbent in the space.
• Plan International Canada: Major Canadian chapter of an international NGO with comparable focus areas including child welfare, education, and humanitarian response in developing countries.
• Development and Peace (Caritas Canada): Established Canadian Catholic international development organization with similar programs in emergency relief, food security, and community development in the Global South.

Direct peers

• Penny Appeal Canada: Canadian Muslim charity with overlapping faith-rooted international programs in food, water, orphan care, and emergency relief, using a comparable direct-to-consumer digital donation model.
• Human Concern International: Canadian faith-rooted humanitarian organization offering similar programs in food security, orphan care, emergency relief, and water access with comparable operating model and target donor base.
• Islamic Aid Canada: Canadian faith-based humanitarian NGO providing similar Ramadan/Qurbani campaigns, orphan sponsorship, and disaster relief programs with a comparable community-driven fundraising approach.
• Islamic Relief Canada: Canadian Muslim faith-rooted humanitarian NGO with a comparable international portfolio of disaster relief, food security, water, and orphan sponsorship programs, and similar diaspora donor base in Canada.

Emerging players

• Médecins Sans Frontières Canada: Canadian presence of an international medical humanitarian organization; overlap is partial and concentrated on the Global Health and emergency medical care aspects of HFC's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HumanityFirstWindsor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humanityfirstcanada

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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