Action For Humanity

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.

Action For Humanity

Founded	2011
Founder	Othman Moqbel[1]
Type	International NGO
Focus	Emergency Relief, Health, Education, Orphans and Child Welfare
Headquarters	Manchester, United Kingdom[2]
Area served	Syria,[3] Yemen,[4] Ukraine,[5] Pakistan,[6] Bangladesh, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.[7]
Key people	CEO: Othman Moqbel[8] Chair of Trustees: Mounir Hakimi
Revenue	£26.1 million (2021)[9]
Disbursements	£24.9 million[10]
Employees	1,700[11]
Website	www.actionforhumanity.org

Originally founded as Syria Relief in 2011 by a group of doctors to provide assistance and aid to those devastated by conflict.^[12] Action For Humanity is the parent charity of Syria Relief,^[13] the largest Syria-focused NGO in the United Kingdom.^[14] Action For Humanity has operations in Syria,^[15] Yemen,^[16] Ukraine^[17] and Pakistan.^[18] In 2022, the organisation operated 306 schools inside Syria.^[19] The charity is a large recipient of United Nations funding.^[20]

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 David Nott^[21] and Adam Kelwick.^[22] Its Chief Executive Officer is Othman Moqbel.^[23]

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.^[24][25]

Core values

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

Key activities

1. Emergency Relief: AFH delivers emergency relief supplies such as food, water, shelter, and medical care in the immediate aftermath of disasters.
2. Health and Medical Services: Providing medical assistance, establishing temporary clinics, and supporting local healthcare systems.
3. Education and Child Protection: Ensuring access to education for children in crisis zones and protecting them from abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
4. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): Implementing projects to provide clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education to prevent disease outbreaks.
5. 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 personal protective equipment (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.