Helping refugees, displaced individuals, and those at-risk rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Empowering their journey with safe passage, protection, and pathways to opportunity.

Aman Lara was founded through an extraordinary collaboration between serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, former locally employed staff, and dedicated Canadian volunteers —united by a commitment to protecting those at risk. Together with our partners, we work to provide safe passage, protection, and pathways to opportunity for refugees, displaced individuals, and those at-risk ensuring they can rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Our impact

  • Afghanistan

    Since our inception, we've played a crucial role in the evacuation of 7,196 individuals from Afghanistan. Many of those evacuated faced direct threats due to their association with Canada’s mission in Afghanistan or their roles as human rights defenders, women leaders, and vulnerable community members.
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  • Ukraine

    Aman Lara facilitated the support of 541 Ukrainians, demonstrating our commitment to providing safety and hope amid a devastating war and crisis. Our efforts reflect the complexity and urgency of navigating humanitarian challenges, ensuring that at-risk Ukrainians — including pediatric patients, families, and vulnerable groups — were safely evacuated and supported through their journey. LEARN MORE

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.