International Humanitarian Relief

International Humanitarian Relief (IHR) is a non-governmental humanitarian organization established in 2011 by a group of Syrian expatriate businessmen and doctors. It was officially founded in Vienna, Austria, and initially focused on assisting orphans and widows affected by the Syrian conflict. As the refugee crisis grew, IHR expanded its operations, opening offices in Lebanon, Turkey, Erbil (Iraq), and the United States. The organization provides a wide range of humanitarian services, including non-food items (hygiene kits, winterization kits, clothing vouchers, heating fuel), water and sanitation projects (water network rehabilitation, drinking water distribution, well drilling, flood prevention), food security and livelihoods (food baskets, bread, meals, child nutrition programs), shelter and camp management, health care (supporting hospitals and clinics with medicines and medical equipment), education and protection (scholarships, school construction, safe learning environments), and orphan sponsorship programs. IHR also implements seasonal projects such as Ramadan iftar meals, Eid clothing distribution, and Qurbani campaigns. According to its Arabic Wikipedia page, IHR has achieved significant impact: over 234,000 people benefit monthly from its medical services, more than 3.5 million people have gained access to clean water, over 2.3 million people have received food assistance, and more than 1.5 million families have received non-food items. The organization collaborates with various international and local organizations and is a member of the Union of NGOs of the Islamic World and the Global Humanitarian Forum. IHR continues to respond to emergencies, including the Gaza crisis, with medical response, shelter, and education projects.

International Humanitarian Relief (IHR) was founded in 2011 by a group of Syrian expatriate businessmen and doctors in response to the Syrian revolution and the ensuing humanitarian crisis. The organization was officially established in Vienna, Austria. Its initial mission focused on assisting the most vulnerable, particularly orphans and widows. As the Syrian conflict escalated and refugee flows increased, IHR expanded its operations, opening offices in Lebanon, Turkey, Erbil (Iraq), and the United States. Between 2011 and 2015, IHR's projects evolved to encompass education, social support, and economic empowerment, aiming to provide lasting solutions for refugees and displaced persons in camps and war-torn regions of Northern Syria. The organization has since grown into a multi-sector humanitarian agency, delivering aid in areas such as health, water and sanitation, food security, shelter, education, and orphan sponsorship. It has also responded to emergencies beyond Syria, including the Gaza crisis. IHR is a member of the Union of NGOs of the Islamic World and the Global Humanitarian Forum.

• 2011

  Founded in Vienna, Austria, by Syrian expatriate businessmen and doctors.

• Opened first office in Lebanon, followed by Turkey, Erbil, and the United States.

• Expanded projects to include education, social support, and economic empowerment (2011-2015).

• Launched 'Hemm' project to support livelihoods in Idlib and Afrin.

• Announced tender for shelters and sewage systems in Islamuna 2 camp.

Non-governmental humanitarian organization providing aid to conflict-affected populations, primarily in Syria and neighboring regions.

1. 1Home - IHRihrelief.org
2. 2About US - IHRihrelief.org
3. 3International Humanitarian Relief - Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4هيئة الإغاثة الإنسانية الدولية - Wikipediaar.wikipedia.org