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 former Canadian Armed Forces and Locally Employed Staff, Veterans, 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 unparalleled strength lies in the power of collaboration. We unite Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, ex-Locally Employed Staff, volunteers, and various governmental, operational, charitable partners, foundations and service providers for a singular mission.

Recent news

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

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

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

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

Every donation we receive is utilized to support our programs and services. This includes assisting with the swift evacuation of eligible and vulnerable individuals from nations in crises, paving the way for their resettlement in Canada and other safe jurisdictions.

Our partner, Humanity First, accepts donations on our behalf. As a donor, you'll receive an eligible Canada Revenue Agency tax receipt.