Our Target
Definition of the institution :
Seeds of Hope (SOH) is a local NGO established in 2015 by a group of Syrian volunteers to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Syria. This crisis emerged as a result of the armed conflict that erupted in 2011, leading to the loss of many lives, permanent disabilities for a significant portion of the population, and unprecedented internal displacement and refugee waves in the last decades.
SOH is legally licensed in the Republic of Turkey, conducting its humanitarian work officially and in compliance with the law. The organization has active official bank accounts and implements its Cross-Border projects in Syria under cooperation protocols with the Turkish Directorate of Emergency and Disaster Management (AFAD)
:SOH gained exceptional humanitarian experience from implemented programs and projects, reinforcing its commitment to
Adherence to humanitarian principles, charters, and international humanitarian laws..
Involving the affected population in the design and implementation of humanitarian interventions while respecting the local identity and culture.
Coordination with the civil society and humanitarian partners through UN coordination mechanisms to achieve a comprehensive and coordinated response.
Compliance with laws and regulations governing humanitarian work in the response and transit countries.
SOH: is a reliable partner for several international donor institutions, receiving funding for various relief and development projects, such as
Empowering women in food industry 2024, funded by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development (DFATD)
.Earthquake emergency response in Turkey and Syria 2023, funded by Salsabil Association (Strasbourg, France)
.Supporting agriculture livelihoods in northwest Syria 2022, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the ISHA program.
Operating in several humanitarian sectors/clusters within the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), SOH coordinates its activities continuously with humanitarian partners in humanitarian clusters such as
Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL)
Early Recovery (ERL)
Cash Working Groups (CWG)
:Our Vision
Seeds of Hope aims to be an influential societal organization in the humanitarian landscape, both in terms of response magnitude and quality. It is prepared to conduct rapid humanitarian interventions in emergencies, with its institutional structure being highly professional and in alignment with international standards, an organization that is accredited partner for various international funds and donors, enjoying stability that allows sustainable humanitarian work and continuous development
:Our Mission
To provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by disasters and prolonged humanitarian crises, protecting life and human dignity, alleviating human suffering, and adhering to international humanitarian principles and standards. This mission is accomplished by achieving the following objectives
Humanitarian response to protect life and human dignity during disasters and crises (emergency phase).
Rehabilitating affected communities to resume livelihoods in the post-emergency phase (early recovery).
Building local capacities in affected communities to enhance resilience and flexible response to future crises (preparedness).
:Our Values
Humanity
Professionalism
Transparency
Partnership and Coordination
Respect for Local Cultures