Action For Humanity (AFH) is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief in areas affected by conflict, natural disasters, and other crises. The organisation focuses on delivering emergency assistance, supporting long-term recovery, and advocating for vulnerable populations. Originally founded as Syria Relief in 2011 by a group of doctors to provide assistance and aid to those devastated by conflict. Action For Humanity is the parent charity of

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, the largest Syria-focused NGO in the United Kingdom. Action For Humanity has operations in

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and

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. In 2022, the organisation operated 306 schools inside Syria. The charity is a large recipient of United Nations funding. Over the years, AFH has expanded its operations to include a broad range of humanitarian activities, partnering with local and international organisations. The organisation has previously worked with Dr

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and Adam Kelwick. Its Chief Executive Officer is Othman Moqbel. Through its subsidiary, Syria Relief, Action For Humanity has been a leading NGO advocating for the extension of UN Security Council mandated aid into Syria via crossborder.

Core values

# Impartiality: Providing aid based solely on need, without discrimination. # Neutrality: Not taking sides in hostilities or engaging in controversies of a political, racial, religious, or ideological nature. # Independence: Acting independently from any political, economic, military, or other objectives. # Humanity: Saving lives and alleviating suffering wherever it is found.

Key activities

# Emergency Relief: AFH delivers emergency relief supplies such as food, water, shelter, and medical care in the immediate aftermath of disasters. # Health and Medical Services: Providing medical assistance, establishing temporary clinics, and supporting local healthcare systems. # Education and Child Protection: Ensuring access to education for children in crisis zones and protecting them from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. # Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): Implementing projects to provide clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education to prevent disease outbreaks. # Livelihood Support: Helping communities rebuild their livelihoods through vocational training, small business support, and agricultural assistance.

Major campaigns and programmes

* Syrian Crisis Response: AFH has been heavily involved in providing aid to those affected by the Syrian civil war, including refugees and internally displaced persons. * COVID-19 Response: Distributing

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(PPE), raising awareness about virus prevention, and supporting healthcare systems globally. * Natural Disaster Relief: Responding to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes with immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts. This includes the Earthquake in Syria and Turkey, Pakistan Flooding, and the Morocco Earthquake.

References

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