One man. Thousands of lives touched. A legacy built on compassion.
When tragedy strikes far from home, most people panic.
Mohan Nannapaneni acts.
As the founder of Team Aid, he leads a global network of over 3,000 volunteers who work around the clock to help Indians abroad during life’s darkest moments — from fatal accidents and student crises to natural disasters and legal troubles.
In this heartfelt episode of The Good Vibe Show, Mohan shares how a successful entrepreneur turned his success into selfless service — and why he believes real wealth is measured by the lives you uplift.
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👉 Mohan Nannapaneni on Team Aid – The Good Vibe Show
Why You Should Watch
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Hear first-hand stories of rescuing stranded students and supporting families after tragedy.
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Learn how Team Aid helped 6,000 + families repatriate loved ones across 20 + countries.
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Discover the E-CARE portal breakthrough that sped up international repatriation approvals from a week to just hours.
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See how one couple’s dream rebuilt rural schools and educated 80 + underprivileged children in India.
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And most importantly — feel the emotion, empathy, and unshakeable hope behind every story.
“When a family calls just to say thank you after receiving their loved one’s remains — that one moment keeps us going.”
— Mohan Nannapaneni
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is Mohan Nannapaneni?
A US-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Team Aid, a global humanitarian network supporting Indians abroad during emergencies.
2. What does Team Aid do?
It provides 24×7 assistance for repatriation of mortal remains, medical crises, student issues, and emotional support for families overseas.
3. How did Team Aid start?
After witnessing the struggles of families who lost loved ones abroad, Mohan launched Team Aid in 2007 to fill a gap no Indian organization was addressing — help when tragedy strikes overseas.
4. How large is the volunteer network?
Over 3,000 trained volunteers operate across time zones in 20 + countries, partnering with embassies and community groups.
5. What is the E-CARE portal and why is it important?
It’s a digital system Mohan helped the Indian government establish so airlines and funeral homes can upload repatriation documents directly — cutting approval times to around 2 hours.
6. Which cases has Team Aid handled?
From accidents and suicides to student arrests and mass crises like the Tri Valley University incident, Team Aid has supported thousands with logistics and emotional aid.
7. How does Team Aid work with Indian Embassies?
Embassies often rely on Team Aid for on-ground coordination when incidents occur outside consular cities. The partnership ensures fast NOC clearances and family communication.
8. Does Team Aid only help Indians?
While created for Indians, Team Aid has extended help to citizens of 26 countries, wherever compassion is needed.
9. What is the Friends Foundation?
Founded by Mohan and his wife before Team Aid, it rebuilds government schools and sponsors rural students through college — proving education breaks the poverty cycle.
10. What inspired Mohan Nannapaneni’s mission?
He believes true success lies in giving back: “Temples are multiplying, but schools are dying — if we can rebuild education, we rebuild hope.”
11. How can someone volunteer or donate?
Visit TeamAid.org/join to become a volunteer or contribute. Nearly 99 % of donations go directly to humanitarian causes.
12. What key lesson does Mohan share in the podcast?
That one person’s empathy can ripple across continents — and everyone, no matter where they live, can make a difference.
