Flying a lifeline to the world's most isolated communities.
Millions of people cannot access medical care, clean water, education, disaster relief and other basic needs simply because it is too dangerous or time-consuming to reach them.
In 1945, MAF started as the dream of two Kiwis. Today, Mission Aviation Fellowship is the world’s largest humanitarian air operator. For over 80 years, we have been flying light aircraft over jungles, mountains, deserts and hostile areas to bring help, hope, and healing to the world’s most isolated people. We are flying for life.
Surgeries Give Babies a New Chance at Life
Through MAF’s support, children with conditions like hydrocephalus and spina bifida are able to receive life-changing surgery at CURE Children’s Hospital.
Set-Up Phase Becomes Emergency
MAF’s launch team in Bougainville were already busy hiring staff, preparing airstrips and equipping remote health clinics with solar and Radio systems. The team planned to start flying operations in the coming months – but the arrival of a Category 5 cyclone changed everything…
Thousands of Bibles take wing
In remote communities across Papua New Guinea, both young and old are finding the MAF-distributed King bilong Glori book helpful to strengthen their faith.
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