When the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, SmartAID’s founder Shachar Zahavi saw how technology could have made a difference.

Drones would have confirmed that riots weren’t occurring so that aid could enter the capital safely. Solar power would have helped people reconnect, and fintech could have empowered the unbanked.

There was a gap. Aid workers had local expertise but lacked access to the tools they needed to make impactful change, while companies with those tools were far removed from the ground.

At SmartAID, we bring these two worlds together. We work side-by-side with local doctors, social workers, and teachers in humanitarian crises to integrate technology that fits each community’s needs. We fly in essential tech and source local solutions to help communities heal from disasters and build resilience long-term. 

SmartAID exists to ensure technology reaches where it’s needed most, and is designed to make a difference.

From our Founder, Shachar Zahavi

At SmartAID, we are redefining humanitarian aid as a 2.0 organization, prioritizing maximum impact for every dollar donated. In today’s environment, where efficiency and effectiveness are paramount, we focus on directing resources to on-the-ground efforts that directly support those in need.

Unlike traditional charities that allocate significant portions of their budgets to administrative overhead, internal infrastructure, SmartAID streamlines operations to minimize waste. By leveraging innovative strategies, technologies and experts from the technology and aid world we ensure that over 98% of funds are deployed directly to our hands on programs, rather than being absorbed by salaries or operational costs.

This commitment to transparency and efficiency sets us apart in Israel, the Jewish world, and the broader international humanitarian field, enabling us to help more people in need with every contribution.