Evacuating people at risk from nations in crises

Helping them find safety, dignity, and a new beginning in welcoming communities

Aman Lara is a federally incorporated non-profit organization that was established through an extraordinary collaboration between serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, former locally employed staff, and dedicated Canadian volunteers. Together with our valued partners, Aman Lara works to enable the evacuation of eligible people at-risk, from nations in crises, for the purpose of resettlement in Canada and other safe resettlement jurisdictions. Our goal is to ensure they find safety, dignity, and a new beginning in welcoming communities.

Our impact

  • Afghanistan

    Aman Lara works with operational partners to provide safe evacuation of thousands of vulnerable people. To date, we have provided critical assistance to over 6000 individuals and hundreds of families.

  • Ukraine

    We have assisted Ukrainian citizens seeking refuge from the war. Accomplishments included evacuating pediatric cancer patients and families, as well as supporting resettlement charter flights. To date, we have helped over 500+ vulnerable Ukrainians.

Hear from the people we help

  • "In 2021 when Afghanistan’s security situation was deteriorating, I contacted Aman Lara for help as I had lost contact with ex-Canadian supervisors and colleagues. The Aman Lara team helped me reconnect with ex-supervisors."

    - Former Afghan Locally Employed Staff

  • "Many people support us, and they don't even know us; it is incredible."

    - Ukrainian Evacuee

  • "I struggled immensely with the weight of the situation…Thankfully, through the chaos, Aman Lara was born. It provided a much-needed source of professionalism and care."

    - Canadian Armed Forces Afghan War Veteran

  • "With the help of Aman Lara, I was granted asylum in Canada and today I live a peaceful life in Canada."

    - Former Afghan Locally Employed Staff

Our valued partners

At Aman Lara, our strength comes from collaboration. We bring together Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, former locally employed staff, volunteers, and a network of governmental and operational partners, foundations, and service providers, all working towards one unified mission. Through these partnerships and collaborations, we provide critical support to vulnerable populations, ensuring their safety and resettlement in welcoming communities.

Recent news

  • A year after the fall of Kabul, Canadian veterans urge Ottawa not to abandon Afghans trying to flee

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  • Thousands of Afghans who helped Canada trapped in Afghanistan, struggling to leave

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  • Canadian volunteer fighter who was severely wounded in Ukraine has returned home

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Are you interested in contributing to our mission
and making an impact?

There are many ways you can support our efforts to assist vulnerable individuals and help them find safety. By collaborating with us, raising awareness, or offering your expertise, you can play a vital role in ensuring the swift evacuation and resettlement
of those in need from nations in crisis. We are always looking for partners and supporters who share our vision of creating safe pathways to new beginnings.

Let’s work together to make a difference.