About PINOS AID
PINOS AID stands for People In Need Overseas Aid for International Development Int’l Incorporated. PINOS AID is an independent charitable organisation that began as the Missions Division of JLHF (IMPACT N.O.W.). In 2008, it was established as a separate entity to comply with Australian Charity and Not-for-Profit Commission requirements. It is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, and non-government organisation formed with clear and distinct charitable purposes and objectives.
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Our vision
Our vision is for communities to thrive and fulfil their potential and mandate.
Our mission
Our mission is to transform communities in a sustainable way among the poorest of the poor communities together with their local government units by challenging their mindsets, building their capacities, and utilising their existing community assets.
Our purpose
PINOS AID exists to:
- Relieve poverty, suffering, distress, and misfortune in developing communities across South and East Asia, Pacific Islands, and Africa.
- Conduct development programs that improve quality of life in these regions.
- Provide disaster relief and support to communities in need.
Our strategy
Our work draws from the Ten-Step Strategy of Influence and Impact pioneered by our founding organisation. This includes:
- Asset-Based Community Development, identifying and mobilising local strengths and resources
- Relationship Building, fostering trust and collaboration with communities
- Training, Development, and Mentoring, equipping individuals and groups with skills, knowledge, and ongoing support
We believe in reaching out to communities as ambassadors of hope, working alongside local people and authorities to create lasting change.
A message from our founder
I have walked through some of the poorest villages in the Asia-Pacific, places where children go to bed hungry, elders are forgotten, and families carry burdens no one should have to bear. Their pain is real, but so is our hope.
At PINOS AID, we hold to a simple but powerful belief: no one is too small to matter, too old to be forgotten, or too broken to be restored. We envision a future where children are laughing in classrooms instead of crying from hunger, where families rise from the grip of poverty, and where communities flourish in dignity and self-reliance.
Our mission goes beyond meeting urgent needs. It is about sparking transformation in hearts, in homes, and across nations. Love in action can break the cycles of despair. Together, we can ensure that every life is valued, every voice is heard, and every future shines bright.
No one should be invisible. With you, they never will be.
Rodelito Ramos
Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board
Meet our team
Our team is made up of passionate professionals, volunteers, and partners in Australia and overseas. Together, we bring skills in project management, community development, training, and relief work to help ensure our programs are effective and sustainable.
Board member profiles coming soon.
Partners
At PINOS AID, we believe lasting change happens when we work with communities, not just for them. That is why partnership is at the heart of everything we do.
We collaborate with trusted in-country organisations, community leaders, and local government units to design and deliver projects that respond to real needs on the ground. Together, we work to ensure every initiative is practical, sustainable, and strengthens long-term community resilience.
Through these partnerships, we are able to:
- Combine local knowledge with international expertise
- Build on existing community assets and capacities
- Create solutions that last beyond immediate aid
- Foster dignity, ownership, and self-reliance in every project
Become a Partner
We welcome like-minded organisations, businesses, and community groups who share our vision of building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
Contact UsGet in Touch
Have questions about our projects or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.