Mission

Airline Ambassadors International provides humanitarian relief and development to underprivileged communities by opening up opportunities for travelers to become a living link between resource and need.

History

Airline Ambassadors International began in 1992 as a network of airline employees using their travel privileges to assist others. Since its inception the orgnanization has helped restart the lives of more than 500,000 children in 52 countries. 

AAI's projects are as diverse as its membership, but they all share a common purpose: to empower individuals to engage in the global effort to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, as well as capacity building in underpriviledged communities worldwide.

Vision

By establishing a venue for ordinary people to give extraordinary service, Airline Ambassadors demonstrates that continued friendships between its volunteers and aid recipients is key to fostering sustainable projects. This enhances the benefits of the aid that the organization provides.

As the only independent humanitarian organization emanating from the airline industry, Airline Ambassadors leverages industry resources and professional expertise for its members to provide opportunities for ordinary people to be of extraordinary service to one another, offering an outlet for volunteers to express their fundamental generosity, selflessness and compassion.

Successes to Date

• Hand delivered more than $50M in aid to children and families in 52 countries.
• Established medical clinics (Haiti and El Salvador), schools (El Salvador and Guatemala), feeding programs (Argentina and Kenya), vocational training programs (Thailand and Mexico), housing projects (El Salvador and Sri Lanka), sustainable agriculture (South Africa).
• Positively impacted over 500,000 children.
• Escorted thousands of children for life-changing surgery.
• Participated in hundreds of events/conferences raising public awareness.
• Gained official recognition by US Congress, USAID. Foreign Embassies and the United Nations.
• Flew over 500 medical personnel and 500,000 lbs of aid to earthquake shattered Haiti.
• Provided mediacl teams and assistance to reopen CDTI Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to become one of the best post-earthquake hsopitals in the counrty.

Recognition

    * United States Congress (1996)
    * United Nations (1997)
    * World Peace Prayer Day- Woman of the Year Award (1999)
    * Ambassador of Peace Award (1999)
    * Northwest Airlines In-flight Services Charity of the Year (2000)
    * Paul Harris Fellowship by Rotary International (2001)
    * Humanitarian Award of the Islamic Cultural Center (2001)
    * National Caring Award (2002)
    * Presidential Volunteer Service Award (2003)
    * Association of Professional Flight Attendants Award of Merit (2005)
    * E-town radio's "E"Achievement Award (2005)
    * Award of Valor from the Ministry of Foreign Relations, El Salvador (2006)
    * Heroes of the Hurricane Award (2006)
    * First Lady of El Salvador Angel Award (2008)
    * Keys to the City of Sosua, Dominican Republic (2009)
    * Honorary Citation, Senator John Sampson (2009)
    * Spirit of Youth Award, Boys Town New York (2009)
    * Humanitarian Citation, Foundation for Research & Universities, Haiti (2009)