Action For Humanity Explained

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.^[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.

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Notes and References

1. Web site: CEO Spotlight: Othman Moqbel, Action For Humanity. animo.
2. Web site: Charity marks ten years of helping those affected by war. Carter. Gary. 2021-10-18. Tameside Correspondent.
3. Web site: Othman Moqbel: In ten years Syria Relief has gone from a tiny group of volunteers to become the largest Syria-focused UK charity. 2021-03-31. Civil Society. Moqbel. Othman.
4. Web site: Leading NGO condemns UN failure to renew Syria cross border resolution . 2022-07-10. Middle East Monitor.
5. Web site: 16 million in Yemen 'marching towards starvation' as food rations run low – UN. 2021-09-23. The Guardian. Ambrose. Tom.
6. Web site: Brave dad-of-three pharmacist leaves Longsight on mercy mission to help Ukrainian refugees. 2022-03-04. Manchester Evening News. Jackson. Nick.
7. Web site: Pakistan flood volunteer: 'It was like there was no happiness in the village'. 2022-09-17. BBC. Khan. Shehnaz.
8. Web site: ACTION FOR HUMANITY. Charity Commission.
9. Web site: ACTION FOR HUMANITY. Charity Commission.
10. Web site: ACTION FOR HUMANITY. Charity Commission.
11. Web site: SYRIA RELIEF, EDM #1064.
12. Web site: Disaster and Emergency Relief Awards for Pakistan Monsoon Floods, Yemen Floods, and Myanmar Refugees. 2022-10-05. Channel Eye. Fitzgerald. Sue.
13. Web site: Syria: UK aid cuts have 'forced 40,000 children out of school'. 2022-05-05. Middle East Eye.
14. Web site: More than 200 children have died in Idlib since April yet we are forgetting about the Syrian conflict. Moqbel. Othman. 2019-08-17. Independent.
15. Web site: Leading NGO condemns UN failure to renew Syria cross border resolution . 2022-07-10. Middle East Monitor.
16. Web site: 16 million in Yemen 'marching towards starvation' as food rations run low – UN. 2021-09-23. The Guardian. Ambrose. Tom.
17. Web site: Brave dad-of-three pharmacist leaves Longsight on mercy mission to help Ukrainian refugees. 2022-03-04. Manchester Evening News. Jackson. Nick.
18. Web site: Pakistan flood volunteer: 'It was like there was no happiness in the village'. 2022-09-17. BBC. Khan. Shehnaz.
19. Web site: Syria: UK aid cuts have 'forced 40,000 children out of school'. 2022-05-05. Middle East Eye.
20. Web site: Brave dad-of-three pharmacist leaves Longsight on mercy mission to help Ukrainian refugees. 2022-03-04. Manchester Evening News. Jackson. Nick.
21. Web site: An evening of conversation with David Nott. 2022-10-19. The Hippocratic Post.
22. Web site: 16 million in Yemen 'marching towards starvation' as food rations run low – UN. 2021-09-23. The Guardian. Ambrose. Tom.
23. Web site: Prestigious Muslim community award for Oxford vaccine researcher. 2022-06-22. University of Oxford.
24. Web site: UN Commission urges extension of last aid corridor into NW Syria, as Russia threatens to close it . 2022-08-28. Middle East Monitor.
25. Web site: Leading NGO condemns UN failure to renew Syria cross border resolution. 2022-07-10. Middle East Monitor.