Small projects.
Big impact.
Sustainable change.
We support small NGOs and local communities in developing countries by financing micro‑development projects and integrated programs that deliver immediate results and lasting change.
eu can aid! emphasizes micro-projects with immediate and durable impact and solidarity-driven funding by EU staff and supporters
Who We Are
eu can aid! is a Brussels‑based nonprofit association run entirely by volunteers. Since 1968, we have promoted solidarity between European Union staff and vulnerable communities in developing countries by providing targeted financial support to small‑scale development initiatives.
Why Do Small NGOs Need Support?
Many effective local NGOs and community groups are unable to access funding from major donors due to their size or administrative constraints. Without flexible and accessible support, vital grassroots initiatives cannot be implemented. Micro-projects can generate immediate benefits and long-term, sustainable change.
How We Work?
Local partners submit project proposals
Projects are evaluated for sustainability and impact
Funding is provided directly to grassroots organisations
Results are monitored and shared transparently
Impact in Numbers
FUNDING
FUNDING SCOPE
PROJECTS
GLOBAL REACH
What We Do
Finance micro‑development projects and integrated programs led by local actors
Support sustainable, community‑driven initiatives
Respond flexibly where larger funding mechanisms cannot
Over 55 years of collective action and thousands of communities supported through
Each project may be modest in size, but together they transform lives.
Core Principles
Long-term change requires a holistic and integrated approach. We follow key principles to ensure we achieve it.
eu can aid operates as a fully volunteer‑run organisation with no operating costs, remaining committed to this essential work
Strengthening local capacity through locally driven development, ensuring beneficiaries lead sustainable change
Filling funding and implementation gaps left by governments, especially where small NGOs face liquidity constraints
Mobilising private solidarity in response to declining public funding, with a strong focus on engaging younger generations
Applying rigorous grant‑making standards, combining strict due diligence with deep expertise in project assessment
Ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
Providing strong follow‑up and monitoring of funded projects to ensure lasting impact