{"id":5732,"date":"2015-09-27T19:13:44","date_gmt":"2015-09-27T19:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ihrelief.org\/en\/?page_id=5732"},"modified":"2025-02-13T15:54:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T12:54:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ihrelief.org\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_content_width=&#8221;row-inner-full&#8221; row_height_type=&#8221;fixed_height&#8221; height=&#8221;50%&#8221; row_align=&#8221;align-bottom&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; bg_cover=&#8221;cover&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;Center center&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;8929&#8243; overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221;][vc_column textalign=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-large&#8221; title=&#8221;Providing Humanitarian Aid&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Through Sustainable Solutions&#8221; subtitle_color=&#8221;#1d6619&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=&#8221;30px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">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 <strong>International Humanitarian Relief<\/strong> across multiple nations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=&#8221;30px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;30px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;content-fadeout&#8221; row_show_on=&#8221;hide_mobile_portrait&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_column_text]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 <strong>Lebanon<\/strong>, <strong>Turkey<\/strong>, <strong>Erbil<\/strong>, and <strong>the United States<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_testimonial_slider style=&#8221;testimonials-style-2&#8243;][vc_testimonial name=&#8221;&#8221; author_dec=&#8221;&#8221; color_primary=&#8221;&#8221; color_secondary=&#8221;#46872b&#8221; position=&#8221;Developer&#8221;]These offices became beacons of hope, connecting us with our people wherever they sought shelter.[\/vc_testimonial][\/vc_testimonial_slider][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9218&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=&#8221;0px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;30px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;content-fadeout&#8221; row_show_on=&#8221;hide_on_normal_screen,hide_tablet_landscape,hide_tablet_portrait,hide_mobile_landscape&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]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 <strong>Lebanon<\/strong>, <strong>Turkey<\/strong>, <strong>Erbil<\/strong>, and <strong>the United States<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_testimonial_slider style=&#8221;testimonials-style-2&#8243;][vc_testimonial name=&#8221;&#8221; author_dec=&#8221;&#8221; color_primary=&#8221;&#8221; color_secondary=&#8221;#46872b&#8221; position=&#8221;Developer&#8221;]These offices became beacons of hope, connecting us with our people wherever they sought shelter.[\/vc_testimonial][\/vc_testimonial_slider][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9218&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=&#8221;0px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;30px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;content-fadeout&#8221; row_show_on=&#8221;hide_mobile_portrait&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_content_slider][vc_content_slide title=&#8221;Project 1&#8243; slide_id=&#8221;1695796643-1-34&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9218&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_content_slide][vc_content_slide title=&#8221;Project 2&#8243; slide_id=&#8221;1695796643-2-22&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9218&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_content_slide][vc_content_slide title=&#8221;Project 3&#8243; slide_id=&#8221;1695806887719-2-9&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9218&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_content_slide][\/vc_content_slider][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Between 2011 and 2015, our efforts evolved into something even more profound. Our projects expanded to encompass these opportunities:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner top=&#8221;30px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-graduation-cap&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\">Education<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-hand-holding-heart&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\">Social Support<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-seedling&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\">Economic<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We endeavored to <strong>provide lasting solutions<\/strong> to the dire conditions faced by refugees and displaced individuals in the refugee camps and the war-torn regions of <strong>Northern Syria<\/strong>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=&#8221;0px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;30px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;content-fadeout&#8221; columns_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; row_show_on=&#8221;hide_on_normal_screen,hide_tablet_landscape,hide_tablet_portrait,hide_mobile_landscape&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre>Between 2011 and 2015, our efforts evolved into something even more profound. Our projects expanded to encompass these opportunities: \r\n<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner top=&#8221;0px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-graduation-cap&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\">Education<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-hand-holding-heart&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\">Social Support<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-seedling&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\">Economic<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We endeavored to <strong>provide lasting solutions<\/strong> to the dire conditions faced by refugees and displaced individuals in the refugee camps and the war-torn regions of <strong>northern Syria<\/strong>.<\/span><\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column textalign=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9218&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=&#8221;30px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;30px&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#41701f&#8221;][vc_column][vc_heading title=&#8221;This is our story\u2014a story of determination, compassion, and resilience.&#8221; title_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;It&#8217;s our unwavering attempt to restore hope and rights to those who have endured unimaginable hardship, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Syrian people.&#8221; subtitle_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_content_width=&#8221;row-inner-full&#8221; top=&#8221;30px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;content-fadeout&#8221;][vc_column][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-large&#8221; title=&#8221;Board of Directors&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_content_width=&#8221;row-inner-full&#8221; row_height_type=&#8221;fixed_height&#8221; top=&#8221;30px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;content-fadeout&#8221; row_show_on=&#8221;hide_mobile_landscape,hide_mobile_portrait&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9533&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221;]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.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Samer serves as the Chairman of SIBA in Canada, on the Boards of International Humanitarian Relief at its HQ in Vienna and Madaniya.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Samer M. Chamsi Pasha&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Vice President&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9534&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221;]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.<\/p>\n<p>She is dedicated her skills in fields such as team building and leading, fundraising, communication and administration to the organization&#8217;s cause.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Maian Auf&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Founding Member &amp; Executive Director &#8211; IHR Austria&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9535&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]Mrs. Houda dedicated her life to empowering women and widows and help orphans and visually impaired children, before even the Syrian revolution in 2011.<\/p>\n<p>After she had to leave Syria for Lebanon, her initial job was to help shelter refugees, and from here we founded International Humanitarian Relief.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Houda Atassi&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Co-Founder &amp; Regional Director&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9386&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]Mr. Raed is a BIA accredited representative at DHS and enrolled agent at the IRS. He is also an accountant and tax expert.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Raed Alkhani&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Board Member&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9536&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]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.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Auf&#8217;s visionary leadership continues to drive International Humanitarian Relief, as he leverages his extensive experience and unwavering dedication to positive global impact.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Amer Auf&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;President&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_content_width=&#8221;row-inner-full&#8221; top=&#8221;30px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;content-fadeout&#8221; row_show_on=&#8221;hide_on_normal_screen,hide_tablet_landscape,hide_tablet_portrait&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9533&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221;]Samer earned his Mechanical &amp; Aerospace Engineering BS degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and continued his education graduating from the London Business School MBA program.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Samer serves as the Chairman of SIBA in Canada, on the Boards of International Humanitarian Relief at its HQ in Vienna and Madaniya.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Samer M. Chamsi Pasha&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Vice President&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9534&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221;]Maian Auf holds a master\u2019s degree in Business Administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s cause.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Maian Auf&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Founding Member &amp; Executive Director &#8211; IHR Austria&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9535&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]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.<\/p>\n<p>After the start of the revolution, her focus was on helping displaced people inside Syria, widows who lost their husbands, and orphaned children.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After she had to leave Syria for Lebanon, her initial job was to help shelter refugees, and from here we founded International Humanitarian Relief.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Houda Atassi&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Co-Founder &amp; Regional Director&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9386&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]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.<\/p>\n<p>He is a BIA accredited representative at DHS and enrolled agent at the IRS. He is also an accountant and tax expert.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Raed Alkhani&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Board Member&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;9536&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]A master&#8217;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.[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-small&#8221; title=&#8221;Amer Auf&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;Board Member&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=&#8221;0px&#8221;][vc_column][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-large&#8221; title=&#8221;Our Values&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner top=&#8221;20px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-folder-open&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">TRANSPARENCY<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-user-clock&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">DEDICATION<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-balance-scale&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EQUITY<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-users&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">TEAMWORK<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=&#8221;20px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;20px&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#46872b&#8221;][vc_column][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-large&#8221; title=&#8221;What We Do&#8221; title_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; subtitle=&#8221;We work to improve the situation of both, the refugees and host communities through the following areas of focus and projects&#8221; subtitle_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top=&#8221;&#8221; bottom=&#8221;&#8221; row_show_on=&#8221;hide_on_normal_screen,hide_tablet_landscape,hide_tablet_portrait&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ededed&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683819153889{padding-right: -10px !important;padding-left: -10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_content_slider][vc_content_slide title=&#8221;Housing &amp; Sheltering&#8221; slide_id=&#8221;1683815030-1-40&#8243;][vc_row_inner top=&#8221;px&#8221; bottom=&#8221;px&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_heading h_size=&#8221;h-large&#8221; title=&#8221;Housing &amp; Sheltering&#8221; divider=&#8221;div-below&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8329&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683816867585{margin-right: -10px !important;margin-left: -10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Know more&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fihrelief.org%2Fen%2Fshelters-camps%2F|title:Shelters%20%26%20Camps&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_content_slide][vc_content_slide title=&#8221;Water Sanitation &amp; Hygiene&#8221; slide_id=&#8221;1683815030-2-92&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_heading title=&#8221;Water Sanitation &amp; Hygiene&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8587&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243;][vc_column_text]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. 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