About Us
ReliefAid Canada turns support into life-saving assistance for families affected by war and conflict.
What We Do
Our work is simple: reach families living in conflict zones with life-saving aid – families who have no one else to turn to.
Your support goes where it’s needed most: 100% of donations to ReliefAid Canada turns into life-saving aid.
Canadian-supported aid reaching families in crisis
Through ReliefAid Canada, supporters across the country help in the delivery of emergency assistance directly to families caught in the crossfire of war. This includes:
- Clean water distributions for families in Gaza.
- Home-repair materials, winter survival items, and medical support for communities in Ukraine.
Learn more about our work.
How can you help?
Supporting ReliefAid Canada is easy – find out how you can support our work.
Your contributions are vital in helping us continue our work and make a difference in the lives of those affected by conflict and disaster.
Alternatively, please contact us to make a donation through other channels.
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ReliefAid Canada Leadership
Peter Cafaro
Director of Strategic Operations & Board Liaison, ReliefAid Canada
Peter Cafaro leads ReliefAid’s Canadian operations from our Montreal office, driving North American fundraising efforts and playing a pivotal role in expanding ReliefAid Canada’s global reach and impact.
An experienced entrepreneur and respected member of the Montreal business community.
Taking a hands-on approach to ReliefAid’s work, Peter oversees day-to-day operations in Canada while providing strategic oversight. A longstanding supporter of ReliefAid, Peter’s unwavering commitment to addressing the critical humanitarian needs of families, particularly children, drives his support of ReliefAid Canada.
Peter’s leadership, dedication, and vision have been instrumental in ensuring life-saving aid reaches families in conflict zones when they need it most.
Support from Cafaro Group
The ReliefAid Canada representative office in Montreal has been generously provided pro-bono by our supporter, the Cafaro Group. This invaluable support has enabled us to operate efficiently and focus our resources on getting aid where it is needed most.
Board Members
Anton Frima
Board Member – ReliefAid Canada
As a trained civil engineer, Anton started his humanitarian career with Doctors without Borders (MSF) in 2007. In charge of operational logistics both in Somalia and Pakistan, Anton worked side by side with ReliefAid’s founder Mike Seawright in supporting medical emergency programmes.
Mike Seawright
Founder and Executive Director
Since leaving the corporate world behind 17+ years ago, Mike Seawright has been delivering humanitarian assistance to families living in the world’s conflict zones. He has provided medical aid in Iraq, Yemen, Sudan, South Sudan and Pakistan, economic development and energy projects in Afghanistan and most recently emergency humanitarian aid, leading multiple interventions in Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Our Purpose
Providing Aid
Our primary purpose is to provide life-saving aid, such as shelter materials, education supplies, water food and medical supplies to families in conflict zones and those affected by natural disasters who otherwise wouldn’t receive any assistance.
Access
Accessing conflict-affected countries including Ukraine and Gaza – in areas where few aid agencies are able or willing to operate.
Advocacy
Speaking out for men, women and children in conflict-affected regions – ensuring their voices are heard even when crisis silences them.
Local
Working directly with trusted local teams on the ground, giving us the connections and networks needed to respond quickly and effectively.
Education
Supporting children’s education in conflict-affected communities – helping restore learning, stability and hope for a generation facing uncertainty.
Mentoring
Mentoring the next generation of humanitarian workers – equipping future leaders to serve effectively in conflict-affected regions around the world.
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