Built with shelter leaders, powered by communities.
Global Aid Collective began as a partnership among shelter directors who wanted reliable food delivery and consistent school support for children in their care. Today we serve shelters across Southeast Asia with locally led teams.
From a pilot kitchen to regional impact.
In 2016, a small group of shelter leaders in the Philippines and Cambodia pooled resources to stabilize food delivery. The success of that pilot inspired a cross-border coalition focused on nutrition and education for shelter children.
Global Aid Collective now operates five regional hubs and maintains long-term agreements with more than 120 shelters.
Our leadership team.
Elena van Dijk
Executive Director
Leads strategy, regional coordination, and global partnerships.
Marco Santos
Regional Operations Lead
Oversees supply chains and emergency response readiness.
Dr. Mei Lian
Programs & Safeguarding
Guides child protection standards and learning initiatives.
Accountable, transparent, collaborative.
Our board includes shelter leaders, regional partners, and independent advisors who monitor programs and finances.
- Annual board review of program outcomes.
- Independent financial oversight.
- Community feedback integrated into planning cycles.
Partner Council
We host quarterly Partner Council meetings to hear directly from shelter directors and community leaders.
Council recommendations shape our annual priorities.
Help us expand support.
We’re always looking for partners, volunteers, and donors who believe in dignity-centered aid.