About Us | Human Appeal USA

Who we are and what we do

Our journey at Human Appeal began in a small apartment in Manchester in 1991 , with a big dream and small steps filled with determination and hope. We have always believed that real change begins in the smallest places and simplest actions. From that humble beginning, we have built a huge humanitarian entity that aims to serve humanity.

In 2004 , we took the formal step of registering as a company limited by guarantee, and then in 2014 , we were registered with the Charity Commission, confirming our deep commitment to supporting communities most in need.

Today, we operate as a large family of over 173 staff within the UK, over 100 staff in our international offices, and 887 volunteers working with us to achieve one goal: a more just and compassionate world.

For over 33 years, our goal has been to be part of the positive change we aspire to see in the world. We dream of a world free of poverty and hunger, where justice and compassion prevail, where no human being remains homeless, no child uneducated, and no patient untreated.

Human Appeal is a non-profit humanitarian organization that helps those in need regardless of race, religion or gender. Our areas of work include:

Relief: immediate response to natural disasters and conflicts.

Healthcare: providing treatment and medical services.

Livelihoods: supporting communities with sustainable development projects.

Orphan sponsorship: ensuring a decent life and education for orphaned children.

Education: building a bright future for future generations.

Everyone in the Human Appeal family, whether employee, volunteer or donor, comes together under one goal: to spread hope and achieve justice.

From a small apartment to a global organization, our journey continues, and our impact grows, thanks to our firm belief in our ability to make a real

Our vision

To become the global agent of change for a just, caring, and sustainable world.

Our mission

We are a global humanitarian and development organization. We save lives, alleviate poverty, transform and empower local communities whilst championing humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Our values

At Human Appeal, we stand as ambassadors for justice. We work to eradicate poverty across the globe and to ensure that all are treated with compassion and respect.

Our Values

Excellence

At Human Appeal, we consistently strive to fulfil our duty to humankind with ihsan – excellence. Since 1991, our staff have been dedicated to professional and exceptional humanitarianism. We aim to excel in all that we do in order to provide effective and efficient support to the most vulnerable, and to fulfil our duty to Allah.
Accountability and transparency

We believe in being open and honest in all that we do, sharing both the challenges we face and our successes. Transparent communication, regular feedback and the ability to admit when we could have done better are essential features of a trusting relationship and a reliable charity. Our stakeholders need to be confident that they are informed about how we use our resources and accomplish our goals.
Compassion

Compassion lies at the heart of everything Human Appeal does. We’re dedicated to easing the suffering of all people, and we appreciate the perspectives of others when they are different from our own. We provide comfort and resources freely and unconditionally to those who need it, no matter who they are or where they are from.
Justice

We’re dedicated to working justly, distributing aid equally, regardless of faith, race or gender. We strive to ensure that all our work protects the most vulnerable, and our policies, protection officers, audits, and spot-checks help us to ensure that our work is fair, accountable, and a force for good.
Empowerment

Human Appeal seeks to empower all those who we work with, and for - from our supporters and the people we support, to our staff and volunteers, all over the world. We strive to create an environment where our teams can grow, develop and take initiative in their goal to help the most vulnerable. In our projects, we work with the local community, helping them to take ownership of projects so that they are empowered and able to continue the projects without our help.
Trust and respect

At Human Appeal, we promote trust and respect among our supporters, partners, employees and the people we support. In our pursuit of a more caring world, we work to honor every individual and every community we work with.

33 Years of Changing Lives

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