As the Syrian revolution ignited and thousands of brave souls sacrificed their lives, we made a heartfelt commitment to stand by our fellow Syrians, no matter the adversity they faced for speaking the truth and defending their rights. In our relentless pursuit to offer unwavering support, we established the International Humanitarian Relief across multiple nations.
International Humanitarian Relief was born from the determination of Syrian expatriate businessmen and compassionate doctors who reside far from their homeland. Initially, our mission began with assisting the most vulnerable among us, the orphans and widows. Yet, as the exodus of Syrians seeking safety and refuge grew, we extended our reach, opening offices in Lebanon, Turkey, Erbil, and the United States.
- These offices became beacons of hope, connecting us with our people wherever they sought shelter.
International Humanitarian Relief was born from the determination of Syrian expatriate businessmen and compassionate doctors who reside far from their homeland. Initially, our mission began with assisting the most vulnerable among us, the orphans and widows. Yet, as the exodus of Syrians seeking safety and refuge grew, we extended our reach, opening offices in Lebanon, Turkey, Erbil, and the United States.
- These offices became beacons of hope, connecting us with our people wherever they sought shelter.
Between 2011 and 2015, our efforts evolved into something even more profound. Our projects expanded to encompass these opportunities:
Education
Social Support
Economic
We endeavored to provide lasting solutions to the dire conditions faced by refugees and displaced individuals in the refugee camps and the war-torn regions of Northern Syria.
Between 2011 and 2015, our efforts evolved into something even more profound. Our projects expanded to encompass these opportunities:
Education
Social Support
Economic
We endeavored to provide lasting solutions to the dire conditions faced by refugees and displaced individuals in the refugee camps and the war-torn regions of northern Syria.
Mr. Samer had served on the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Council leading at the time several trade missions, as well as being elected as Vice President of the Syrian Arab Association in the UK.
Currently, Samer serves as the Chairman of SIBA in Canada, on the Boards of International Humanitarian Relief at its HQ in Vienna and Madaniya.
Mrs.Maian felt that it is her mission to help vulnerable people impacted by the crisis in Syria, especially children and women. She believes eradicating poverty begins with education.
She is dedicated her skills in fields such as team building and leading, fundraising, communication and administration to the organization’s cause.
Mrs. Houda dedicated her life to empowering women and widows and help orphans and visually impaired children, before even the Syrian revolution in 2011.
After she had to leave Syria for Lebanon, her initial job was to help shelter refugees, and from here we founded International Humanitarian Relief.
Mr. Raed is a BIA accredited representative at DHS and enrolled agent at the IRS. He is also an accountant and tax expert.
He at many not for profits including 6 humanitarian medical missions to Jordan and Lebanon with SAMS. He is a board member at Syrian American Engineers Association SAEA, Bamet Amal and IHR-USA.
Mr. Auf has been a speaker at international economic conferences. In 2011, he founded IHR (International Humanitarian Relief) in Vienna, reflecting his commitment to humanitarian endeavors.
Mr. Auf’s visionary leadership continues to drive ihrelief.com, as he leverages his extensive experience and unwavering dedication for positive global impact.
Samer earned his Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering BS degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and continued his education graduating from the London Business School MBA program.
Samer had served on the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Council leading at the time several trade missions, as well as being elected as Vice President of the Syrian Arab Association in the UK.
Currently, Samer serves as the Chairman of SIBA in Canada, on the Boards of International Humanitarian Relief at its HQ in Vienna and Madaniya.
Maian Auf holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
With more than a decade of work experience in the private sector, Maian felt that it is her mission to help vulnerable people impacted by the crisis in Syria, especially children and women. She believes eradicating poverty begins with education.
As a volunteer and founding member of IHR in 2011 in Vienna, she dedicated her skills in fields such as team building and leading, fundraising, communication and administration to the organization’s cause.
Houda is a mother and an architect who started volunteering in the humanitarian sector in her early twenties. Before the start of the Syrian revolution, she was working to empower women and widows and help orphans and visually impaired children.
After the start of the revolution, her focus was on helping displaced people inside Syria, widows who lost their husbands, and orphaned children.
After she had to leave Syria for Lebanon, her initial job was to help shelter refugees, and from here we founded International Humanitarian Relief.
Raed earned his MBA from University of Illinois with honors after completing his Bachelor in Business Administration from the Universities of Washington and Washington State with high honors.
He is a BIA accredited representative at DHS and enrolled agent at the IRS. He is also an accountant and tax expert.
Raed voluntereed at many not for profits including 6 humanitarian medical missions to Jordan and Lebanon with SAMS. He is a board member at Syrian American Engineers Association SAEA, Bamet Amal and IHR-USA.
A master’s graduate in civil engineering from the Technical University Graz Austria, Mr. Auf initiated his career in 1988 by establishing the inaugural company of BAGS Group in Vienna. Today, the BAGS Group operates across 20 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
We are dedicated not only to the alleviation of human suffering but also to a broader movement that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for all.
TRANSPARENCY
DEDICATION
EQUITY
TEAMWORK
We are focused on address the housing needs of individuals and families who lack stable and adequate shelter. We aim to provide safe and secure housing options for those experiencing homelessness, displacement, or precarious living conditions. Access to safe and suitable housing can have a transformative impact on individuals and families, enabling them to thrive, rebuild their lives, and participate fully in their communities.
The lack of planning and the absence of sewage treatment networks inside the slums that resulted from wars and disasters lead to more chaos and polluted environment. We work on finding proper solutions by digging wells and establishing healthcare supply chain networks that provide water and sewage treatment especially at displacement camps and besieged areas.
In areas of disaster, children are among the most vulnerable groups affected. In response, we have opened orphanages and provided financial assistance in form of monthly monetary, medical and educational sponsorship.
Due to overpopulation from war or disasters, plagues and contagious diseases become very common. In response, we have established clinics in besieged areas and residential communities to provide health care services including doctor appointments, free medication and vaccination.
Islamic giving in Eid and Ramad, including Sadaqa, Zakat and Qurban, we aim to play a vital role in alleviating poverty, supporting humanitarian causes, and strengthening social cohesion. We work to contribute to the betterment of society, demonstrating the values of empathy, solidarity, and compassion.
Education is one of our main priorities. We believe education is a tool for change, therefore we have established many schools to ensure that education is provided to every child. In addition, these schools were a space for other members of the community to work.
During the cold months of the year, we work to provide essential support and assistance to those affected by extreme weather conditions, by providing shelter, warm clothing, and heating assistance. We work to prevent suffering, protect lives, and promote dignity for all.
We are focused on address the housing needs of individuals and families who lack stable and adequate shelter. We aim to provide safe and secure housing options for those experiencing homelessness, displacement, or precarious living conditions. Access to safe and suitable housing can have a transformative impact on individuals and families, enabling them to thrive, rebuild their lives, and participate fully in their communities.
The lack of planning and the absence of sewage treatment networks inside the slums that resulted from wars and disasters lead to more chaos and polluted environment. We work on finding proper solutions by digging wells and establishing healthcare supply chain networks that provide water and sewage treatment especially at displacement camps and besieged areas.
In areas of disaster, children are among the most vulnerable groups affected. In response, we have opened orphanages and provided financial assistance in form of monthly monetary, medical and educational sponsorship.
Due to overpopulation from war or disasters, plagues and contagious diseases become very common. In response, we have established clinics in besieged areas and residential communities to provide health care services including doctor appointments, free medication and vaccination.
Islamic giving in Eid and Ramad, including Sadaqa, Zakat and Qurban, we aim to play a vital role in alleviating poverty, supporting humanitarian causes, and strengthening social cohesion. We work to contribute to the betterment of society, demonstrating the values of empathy, solidarity, and compassion.
Education is one of our main priorities. We believe education is a tool for change, therefore we have established many schools to ensure that education is provided to every child. In addition, these schools were a space for other members of the community to work.
During the cold months of the year, we work to provide essential support and assistance to those affected by extreme weather conditions, by providing shelter, warm clothing, and heating assistance. We work to prevent suffering, protect lives, and promote dignity for all.