CanDo Information

CanDo is pioneering a fresh, locally-driven approach to humanitarian aid; enabling local medics and aid workers to provide life-saving services to their war-devastated communities. Our purpose is clear: transforming humanitarian action, saving more lives. Our Vision: Everyone a humanitarian. Local humanitarians, local doctors, nurses and aid workers, from the heart of the communities affected, are the first and ongoing responders in a crisis. These local heroes save lives in the most volatile places on earth, daring to work where others won’t. However, the traditional aid model does not work in their favour. 1. We provide local humanitarians with exactly what they need, to help as many people as possible 2. We help local humanitarians grow so they can transform their communities 3. We’ve sparked system change Why do we focus on health? We believe healthcare is a fundamental human right. In war zones limited access to healthcare means millions are dying or suffering needlessly. Children die of treatable illnesses, women have no birth attendants and there are no anaesthetics for surgery. Why start with Syria? We’re testing our model in Syria, the world’s largest, most complex crisis of the present day. Beyond 2020 we aim to bring our global solution to local humanitarians in other communities affected by war.