About Us

Who are Syria Relief

Syria Relief is a trading name of Action For Humanity. The team has been on the ground in Syria since the outbreak of conflict in 2011, providing life-saving aid and implementing long-term development projects such as schools, hospitals and livelihoods.

‘Syria Relief was established in Manchester, UK, at the start of the Syrian conflict in 2011. Dismayed at the rapidly unfolding crisis in Syria, a group of friends of Syrian heritage came together to provide emergency humanitarian aid in the region, for what was initially assumed a short-term project.

In 2021 we transitioned to Action For Humanity. Today, AFH is working in some of the hardest to reach areas of Syria and its neighbouring countries. By working closely with our partners and offices on the ground, we are able to distribute aid in an effective, efficient and transparent way to ensure that we make a sustainable and meaningful difference to the communities we are supporting.

As well as distributing emergency aid, we establish long-term projects such as schools, healthcare clinics and livelihood projects. To find out more about our wide range of projects and how you can help visit our Projects page.

SYRIA RELIEF SUPPORTED OVER 2 MILLION PEOPLE IN NEED IN 2020

Our Vision

Syria Relief envisions a future in which the people of Syria live in dignity and security, with the means and opportunities to fulfill their potential and achieve their aspirations, wherever they may be in the world.

Our Mission

Inspired by a deep sense of duty towards innocent civilians caught in the Syrian conflict, we set ourselves an ambitious mission: To relieve the suffering and support the future of the people of Syria.

Our Values

HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES

We believe in the fundamental principles of humanitarian work, including humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, and uphold all aspects of international humanitarian laws and conventions.

ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY

We believe that we are collectively and individually responsible for ensuring that we remain accountable to all our stakeholders and that the resources put at our disposal by our donors, supporters, and partners, are used judiciously, efficiently, and transparently, to achieve measurable and visible results.

RESPECT

We believe that all our beneficiaries and our staff, irrespective of their race, age, gender, religion, political affiliations, or geographical location, deserve to be treated with utmost respect, in a way that preserves their dignity and enhances their self-worth.

INTEGRITY

We believe that we should always aspire to the highest standards of personal and corporate honesty and integrity, and should always act in the interest of our beneficiaries, in a manner that never compromises our reputation or our principles.

AMBITION & CREATIVITY

We believe that we should always set ourselves high aims and objectives, and work hard to achieve them and push them further. We strongly believe that we should be open to new ideas, new challenges and that we should embrace positive change, with the ultimate goal of achieving our mission: Relieving the suffering, supporting the future.