History
AAI was established by its founder, Albert Santoli, in 2002 to help establish security in the most impoverished regions in the Philippines and throughout greater Asia through sustainable and self-sustaining programs.
Specialties
If you are interested in making a donation or learning more about our programs, please visit us on our website (listed above), the Global Giving website, or the Universal Giving website. If you are interested in setting up an appointment with AAI staff to learn more about our organization or volunteering opportunities, please call the number listed above. Asia America Initiative is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, and humanitarian aid organization with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and field offices in Manila and war-torn Mindanao in the Philippines. It is dedicated to building international model programs to provide humanitarian aid in under-served communities, improve the quality of public education, and promote sustainable agriculture and other forms of livelihood. The aim of AAI is to promote democratic ideals and neutralize corruption and ineffective governance as a means to strengthen international security and provide mediation in conflict-plagued areas throughout the Asia-Pacific region.