We rise to help others and embrace humanity
About TEAM Aid
One fundamental principle: Helping people living abroad that need assistance after experiencing devastating circumstances.Â
TEAM Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017, committed to offering critical support to individuals and families facing crisis or tragedy while living or traveling abroad. Operating through a global network of voluntary coordinators, TEAM Aid provides guidance, logistical support, and emotional care during traumatic events when victims and their families often feel isolated by distance and complexity.
Organization, Governance & Standards
- The organization is led by a board of directors and national coordinators across regions.
- Volunteers and coordinators are selected with care and trained in responsiveness, dignity, confidentiality, and sensitivity to cultural and religious considerations. Â
- We uphold a strict code of conduct: respect for the deceased, ethical dealings with service providers, and transparency toward families and donors.
- TEAM Aid operates virtually — with no physical offices in many countries — and depends heavily on volunteer networks to maintain flexibility and reach.
Mission & Philosophy
Our global network of dedicated volunteers provides compassionate assistance to individuals in crisis and emotional support to families in need. We also extend our care to the victims’ families back home, bridging the distance that separates them from their loved ones during the most difficult times.
At our core, TEAM Aid believes that compassion knows no borders. We exist to ensure that no one faces tragedy alone—especially when far from home. Our volunteers act as vital bridges between affected individuals, distant families, institutions, and local services, ensuring that help and humanity are always within reach.
We are not a government-run emergency service or a medical institution. Instead, we are a volunteer-driven organization focused on coordinating aid, providing referrals, and delivering critical support when it matters most.
TEAM Aid built on an extensive global network of socially committed volunteers. Our mission is to bring comfort, care, and dignity to victims and families impacted by tragic and life-altering events—wherever they may be.
Impact, Reach & Recognition
- TEAM Aid is widely recognized for its compassionate work in arranging the international repatriation of mortal remains from the United States and other countries to destinations across the globe — including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, nations in South America, Africa, Europe, and beyond — serving families and communities worldwide with dignity and care.
- Our services are offered free to those who request help, reducing reliance on expensive agents or funeral services.
- Through public partnerships and nonprofit collaborations, TEAM Aid maintains a presence in many countries and continues expanding volunteer capacity.
- Many organizations and governments have publicly recognized TEAM Aid.
Key Services & Capabilities
TEAM Aid offers a variety of services that combine practical aid with human empathy:
- Repatriation Logistics & Funeral Support
We guide the process of transporting mortal remains internationally, arranging burials or cremations respectful of cultural customs, and coordinating with airlines, funeral homes, consulates, and hospitals. - Crisis Coordination & Guidance
From medical emergencies to accidental death, our volunteers collaborate with local agencies, consulates, legal services, and institutions to help manage documentation, permits, transport, and communications. - Emotional & Family Support
While handling logistics, we also walk beside impacted families—offering emotional support, regular updates, and coordination with loved ones back home to reduce stress, confusion, and isolation. - Critical Situation Planning & Follow-up
We believe crisis response shouldn’t end with the immediate event. TEAM Aid helps individuals affected by crises plan for recovery and transition, offering post-crisis guidance and supporting them toward stability.
Emergencies and disasters often arrive without warning, placing heavy burdens on families and communities. Though perfect plans rarely exist, collective action helps us solve what arises—this is our crisis-response philosophy.
Case Study
To give you a better understanding of what Team Aid can do for you, we have compiled this case study about a certain incident. One of our members was involved in a drastic situation with a group in need. A car full of international students was involved in a motor vehicle accident involving an incapacitated driver.
Each student was from a different area, making it very difficult for the university official to handle the situation. Team Aid volunteers stepped in to be points of contact for each person. Our U.S. volunteers handled items with the university, the consulates, and law enforcement officials. We also had a contact at each student’s country of origin, helping grieving family and friends cope with the tragedy and dealing with logistics. Together, our team was able to have each student flown back to their homelands so that their friends and family could say their last goodbyes and celebrate their lives.
People living abroad encounter devastating circumstances and do need help – we are there to assist them just like close family members would.
We are ready to provide care and comfort to those experiencing crisis situations while traveling or living abroad.
Board Of Directors
Mohan Nannapaneni
+1.508.612.6676
President & Director
Dr. Raghu Korrapati
+1.803.422.639
Director
Prem Bhandari
+1.516.589.0961
Chief Advisor
Srinivas Gondi
+1.617.538.1659
Director
Sajan Kurian
+1.954.247.8368
Director
Ravi Prakash
Advisor
Our National Coordinators
Team Aid’s network and resources ensure a truly global reach. We have excellent response rates across North America and Southeast Asia. Our coordinators go the extra mile, whenever possible. Our #1 priority is the emotional well-being of all parties involved, as many of these circumstances can create a chaotic and unsettling environment.
Our volunteer coordinators give continual support throughout all aspects of the process, which are also made possible thanks to the wonderful donations we receive. Approximately 97% of current donations go immediately to current emergency situations. The remaining funds go towards community and family education to create awareness and preventative measures.
We have developed safety training manuals and general guidelines that are dispersed and easily accessible to all those who are interested. These can be found within popular travel agencies, universities, and federal agencies or consulates from your country of origin.
Any financial help you can offer is gratefully received.
We’ve helped hundreds of people around the globe when they needed it most.
Team Aid – Caring for people traveling or living abroad is our fundamental guiding principle.
Team Aid embraces our global community. We strive to provide emotional and practical support to our fellow community members in dire emergency situations. We expect nothing in return. All we can hope for is making a terrible situation bearable.
