WHO WE ARE
Built on frontline experience and driven by a commitment to help those in need.
Rapid International Medical Support (RIMS) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting medical and humanitarian missions in communities affected by conflict and crisis, at home and abroad.
Founded by emergency medical professionals with firsthand experience supporting frontline field operations in Ukraine, RIMS exists to turn the gathered experience into lasting support. Our mission is to deliver medical supplies and equipment, support medical training, and strengthen field operations alongside organizations and communities where the assistance is needed most.
RIMS personnel volunteering with Hospitallers in Ukraine, 2023
WHAT WE DO
MEDICAL AID
MEDICAL TRAINING
Providing medical supplies, equipment, and other essential resources to support medical care in challenging environments.
Supporting practical medical education and training to strengthen emergency and prehospital response capabilities.
FIELD SUPPORT
Conducting medical and humanitarian field operations alongside established organizations and local allied agencies.
GET INVOLVED
Help us make an impact where it's needed most.
There are many ways to support our mission. Whether through a donation, volunteering your skills, or partnering with RIMS, your support helps strengthen medical and humanitarian response where it's needed most.
VOLUNTEER
DONATE
Help provide medical supplies, equipment, and resources to support our mission.
Contribute your skills, experience, and time to support RIMS initiatives at home and abroad.
BECOME A PARTNER
Organizations, businesses and community partners can work with RIMS to expand the reach of our humanitarian efforts.