Big Heart was established in response to the worsening Syrian conflict, to provide impartial humanitarian assistance, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering. We are a U.S.-registered 501(c)3 non-profit, non-political, non-religious, humanitarian and development organisation.
We are Big Heart
Big Heart was established in response to the worsening Syrian conflict, to provide impartial humanitarian assistance, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering. We are a U.S.-registered 501(c)3 non-profit, non-political, non-religious, humanitarian and development organisation.
Since our inception, we have worked with USAID, DFID, ECHO, UN WFP, UN OCHA, UNHCR, UN FAO, UNICEF, GOAL, IRC, Mercy Corps, GIZ, SDC, and others to deliver much-needed aid to communities across the pillars of:
EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE
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More than 970,000 people reached with unique rapid response system – Big Heart developed a rapid response emergency mechanism designed for sudden catastrophes
Big Heart’s rapid response system used in more than 30 emergency projects, with aid deployed within hours of a sudden crisis
FOOD, WATER &
LIVELIHOOD
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- 2.2 million food kits ensure families and children stay nourished through Big Heart’s reliable repeat monthly food assistance
- 67,268 food and livelihood vouchers allow households freedom to choose food at local shops, benefit local shopkeepers in communities served
- 15,782 MT flour and 77,569 kg yeast supplied to 9 bakeries maintains availability of bread at affordable prices; catchment population: 1.4 million people
WATER, SANITATION
& HYGIENE
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- 30 villages reached with clean, potable water within supported water station catchment areas
- 1.38 million WASH beneficiaries receive 40 liters of clean, potable water per day
SHELTER &
NON-FOOD ITEMS
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- 224,217 essential Non-Food Items delivered
- 224,907 households reached
- $1.45 million in winter voucher assistance
- 48,000 liters of heating fuel delivered
EDUCATION
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- Support for 14 schools across Northwest Syria, education programming in hard-hit communities
- Reached over 14,000 children, employed 310 school personnel with educational programming and much-needed student & teacher supplies
- 45% of students in Idleb schools showed significant academic growth after a single term, improving basic literacy and numeracy skills by a half-grade level or more in three months
EARLY
RECOVERY
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- Big Heart’s deep commitment to long-term well-being in the communities we serve means our programs build resilience and create a foundation for early recovery
- Food security and livelihoods are strengthened through rehabilitation of agricultural infrastructure and Cash-for-Work (CfW) opportunities
- WASH programming, waste management and sanitation services establish successful and durable Cost-Recovery Mechanisms
Our Stories
Our impact goes beyond numbers: it lies in human stories of survival, dignity, humility, and hope
On the World Stage
“Eight years of peace talks and negotiations have not brought peace to the people of Syria. If you are possessed by humanity and a moral compass so lacking in our world today, we ask the great powers – THE DEVELOPED NATIONS – to facilitate an INCLUSIVE PATH TO A POLITICAL TRANSITION which can be HONOURED BY ALL. I believe the best part of humanity will eventually
prevail – in Syria, the region, and the world; but unfortunately at a very high price, and too late for those whose lives have been lost or shattered. We salute the humanitarian heroes who have paid the ultimate price.
WE ASK SIMPLY FOR DIGNITY FOR THE SYRIAN PEOPLE.”
Address of Husni Al-Barazi, Big Heart Foundation
EU High Level Ministerial on Syria 74th United Nations General Assembly
September 24, 2019
Our Success in Statistics
A decade of positive impact
Big Heart has been funded by various donors & partners
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