The Mayday Rescue Foundation was a not-for-profit foundation registered in the Netherlands specialised in training, equipping, and assisting volunteer emergency first responders in areas of conflict, instability, and natural disaster, primarily Syrian Civil War affected areas. Its mission was "saving lives, strengthening communities." It was established by James Le Mesurier, a former British Army officer, in 2014, and operated primarily in the Middle East through offices in Turkey and Jordan.[1][2] Mayday Rescue was initially headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[3] Mayday Rescue was declared bankrupt and formally dissolved in August 2020.