Afghan Crisis Response
Decentralized Aid
Putting the community at the forefront of responding to a humanitarian crisis while enabling anyone in the world to support them.
Born Out of Crisis
Decentralized Aid delivers real localization by providing fundraising, identification, local market access, and delivery.
In August 2021, as international organizations evacuated, Aseel pivoted its marketplace for artisans into a humanitarian platform. Using our fintech and logistics backbone, we launched Do Good, delivering food, medical aid, and warmth when no one else could.
Why Decentralized Aid Works?
It’s fast, local, and transparent — a new standard for humanitarian delivery
Localized Heroes (Atalan)
Young Afghans deliver aid within 48 working hours.
Speed & Agility
Our system adapts quickly to crisis needs.
Technology Backbone
Omid IDs and tracking ensure accountability.
Pilots That Proved the Model
Step by step, we tested, scaled, and improved the decentralized approach.
Pilot I — Women for Afghan Women (2021)
Women for Afghan Women (2021) deployed aid reaching 52,000 people in 21 provinces in Afghanistan through emergency communication network in Afghanistan building the foundations of a nationwide test for decentralized Aid.
Pilot II — Vitol Foundation (2023)
Vitol Foundation (2023) delivered oversight and funding for the first decentralized aid distribution in the Herat Earthquake Emergency, Vitol funded multiple CSOs helping in total 10,000 families, and the development of the Aid Operating System (AidOS).
Aseel AidOS
Pilot III: Scaling the Future of Aid
The public release of the Aid Operating System on August 15 2025, Four years after the response to the Afghanistan Emergency.
20 non-profits are already on board. The Journey of AidOS and Decentralized Aid is just getting started.
Achievements
Proven milestones that shaped decentralized aid.
2023
Andrew Rice Award for Excellence in Development
2023
Extreme Tech Challenge Japan
Winner
2022
Village Capital Migrants
Solution
2023
MIT Solve Solution
Omid (Hope) ID
2024
The Decentralized Aid Stack
Enabling everyone to take part in responding to the crisis of our times.
AidOS/Aid Operating System
AidOS is an enterprise software for grassroots and non-profit organizations to raise funds, identify families, distribute and monitor aid delivery and create sustainability pathways.
Campaign+
Campaign+ brings together the ability to crowdfund for causes that you care about, now powered by the power of the Atalan Network for last-mile delivery, and Omid ID cards to identify and track the people you support.
Omid/Hope ID
Omid ID is a unique identification number bringing hope to families in need, allowing you to send direct aid. Register a family today and provide essential support with just one ID.
Atalan/Heroes App
Aseel Atalan are dedicated to being a guiding light for those in need of timely support packages. We take pride in overcoming challenges to ensure we serve our community effectively.
Direct Aid
DirectAid is a proprietary Aseel Technology including functionalities Send Aid, Track Aid, and receiving a proof of delivery for donors to witness the impact of their contribution.
Key Do Good Partners
Reimagining Humanitarian Aid
Solving problems traditional aid models couldn’t.
Reaching the Unreachable
Aid delivered in the most remote areas via Atalan network while providing transparency at each step.
Respectfully at every step
We engage local communities while ensuring people receive the dignity and respect they deserve.
Giving people Agency
Receiving aid while keeping the agency to get what people want, when they want it.
Building sustainable infrastructure
Identification, digital onboarding, payments and last-mile delivery systems that will forever be tied to the people.