Practical help.
Stronger communities.
Sustainable futures.
AVA supports vulnerable communities through humanitarian assistance, health, education, food security, social protection and environmental action.
Stories of service, resilience and hope
Explore AVA’s humanitarian, educational, environmental and community initiatives through responsible visual storytelling, project updates and documented activities.
Environment & Livelihoods
416,000 Trees Initiative
Al-Malikiyah · Northeastern Syria
A proposed reforestation and agricultural-support programme intended to restore degraded land, protect natural resources and strengthen local livelihoods.
Humanitarian Assistance
Dignified Support in Times of Need
AVA aims to support vulnerable people through needs-based humanitarian assistance, responsible partnerships and practical recovery initiatives.
Education & Community Resilience
Knowledge That Builds Opportunity
AVA seeks to expand access to learning, practical skills and community capacity that can help people build safer and more independent futures.
How we turn compassion into responsible action
AVA develops humanitarian and sustainable-development initiatives through careful assessment, community participation, responsible partnerships and transparent follow-up. Our aim is to respond to real needs while protecting dignity and strengthening long-term resilience.
Listen and Assess
We begin by understanding the local context, identifying priority needs and listening to the people and communities concerned.
Work with Communities
We seek to design and deliver initiatives with local communities and responsible partners, recognising their knowledge, priorities and existing capacities.
Protect Dignity
Our activities should respect privacy, reduce the risk of harm and portray every person as an active participant rather than a passive recipient.
Monitor and Improve
We define clear objectives, follow implementation, listen to feedback and use verified information to improve future decisions.
Trust is built
through evidence.
AVA is committed to responsible governance and clear communication. We aim to make essential information about our legal identity, decision-making, projects, finances and results accessible to donors, partners and the communities we serve.
1. Swiss Registration
AVA Aide et Développement is registered as a Swiss association in the Canton of Geneva under UID CHE-365.631.472.
2. Governance Documents
Access AVA’s statutes, founding minutes and relevant organisational and governance documents.
3. Projects and Results
Follow programme objectives, implementation updates, indicators, challenges and documented outcomes.
4. Financial Transparency
As AVA’s activities develop, financial reports and information on the allocation of funds will be published in accordance with applicable requirements.
Accountability also means listening.
Questions, feedback and concerns help us improve our decisions and the quality of our work.
Our Partners
