Who we are
Our vision is to bring practical aid and hope to victims of poverty, destitution and disaster throughout the world. Our work involves releasing resources and delivering aid at the cutting edge of need. We seek to be a voice for the worlds marginalised, rejected or forgotten.
Working closely together our team are collaborating their professional skills, experience and resources to help some of the world’s most vulnerable and needy.
Capstone International Aid (CIA) became established as a Manx registered charity in April 2008. Financial support for the work of CIA to date has been received through generous individual donations from people who share our vision.
Our aims and objectives
- To bring aid to victims of poverty, destitution or disaster throughout the world
- To support internationally focused charitable organisations with similar objectives
- To train and equip people to bring aid and relief to those in need
The work we do
Asia: Tamil Nadu, India - In conjunction with Love and Care Ministries, supporting 1,000 vulnerable children in several care homes including the Vellankanni, (Tsunami) Children's Home where CIA is developing essential hygiene and welfare facilities.
Eastern Europe: Romania - The first rural fire service in the County of Bihor Romania was established in April 2008 by RO-MAN-AID (Manx Charity 541). Two fire engines were donated by the Isle of Man Government and with the building of a fire station this project is seen as a model for implementation across the Country. CIA aims to continue to support and develop this initiative with RO-MAN-AID through the provision of strategic planning, risk management, development of operational procedures, equipping and ongoing training of Romanian rural fire fighters and working directly with the Romanian county emergency planning officials.
Support of child welfare projects to enhance living facilities and medical care and to improve facilities in children's homes and hospital wards.
Africa - Samaritan's Purse, raising funds and awareness of projects providing access to clean water and sanitation in five countries across Africa.
Latin America: Brazil - Casa Maternal Mello Matto Home, the continued refurbishment of the care home and resourcing of the education centre for some of Brazil's street children and orphans in Rio de Janeiro.
International - Samaritan's Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). Spearheading emergency assistance to disaster zones.
Here’s how you can help
The work of CIA is expanding, extensive and urgent.
Presentations: Why not invite us to give a presentation about the work we do? We would love to share our vision.
Volunteer: We are always looking for volunteers to assist with fund raising activities. If you have any specific skills you may wish to consider becoming involved in some of our projects. Please contact us for an informal discussion.
Sponsorship: By regular donations you could sponsor a place at a children's home. Our sponsors are able to correspond and even visit their sponsor child/children.
Business sponsorship is welcomed to partner with us on specific projects.
Donate: We are grateful for all donations large or small. You can send a cheque payable to CIA or set up a Standing Order for regular donations.
Legacy: A legacy is a good way to show how much you care, enabling development and relief work to continue as a lasting memorial in your name.
Capstone International Aid - Bringing Hope to the Nations