Syrians Seeking Sanctuary

HCI has issued an urgent appeal and has been raising funds to extend a helping hand to victims of the current strife. Several support groups have been formed to raise awareness about the victims needs and collect donations. In the coming weeks HCI will be conducting numerous fund raising events in collaboration with these groups.

In the meantime, Syrian refugees who fled to Turkey are being provided with emergency assistance through HCI's partner IHH. Soon HCI's assistance will be extended to cover both the Syrians camped in Turkey and stranded at the Syria-Turkey border.

HCI's involvement in this crisis is solely to help the innocent civilian victims caught in the cross-fire. Their needs are dire and immediate and much more assistance must be provided to them.

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Comforting Victims in the Philippines

HCI is geared up to assist the victims of a tropical storm which brought heavy rains and massive flood in northern Mindanao.

HCI and its partners - HOPE (Canada) and Assisi Foundation (Philippines) - have developed a comprehensive plan that encompasses both the immediate emergency response and the long-term rehabilitation needs of flood affected families.

Our emergency support and rehabilitation programs in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan will benefit 4,500 men, women and children. Much of this work will be focused on livelihood assistance, providing access to water and sanitation, and imparting training.

Assisi Foundation has already contributed relief supplies (food, water, blankets, clothing, medicine, etc.) to affected families. Our rehabilitation efforts will begin in earnest as the situation stabilizes.

To donate for Philippines, please click here.

Helping the Affected in Pakistan Floods

Please click here for more information about our recent work in Pakistan, and how to donate.

HCI, Helping Somalia in times of need

Please click here for more information about our work in Somalia, and how to donate.

Conclusion of the 2011 Annual Dinner and Annual Body Meeting -

Human Concern International has just concluded its 2010/2011 year with its annual dinner and the general body meeting. It announced its results with great pride. HCI is in a great position to serve humanity for years to come.

For the 2011 Annual Dinner, close to 300 guests joined HCI’s staff, representatives and volunteers to raise awareness about global humanitarian and development issues at HCI’s 30th Years Jubilee Annual Dinner.  The event was held on Friday, September 23th, 2011, at the St. Elias Banquet Centre in Ottawa. The theme this year was "Brightening the Horizon".  

All proceeds from the event will go directly to HCI relief programs and development projects around the globe. HCI would like to thank its generous donors, volunteers, board members, partners, and the Canadian community for putting their trust in HCI and for their continuance support.

For more information about the 2010/2011 year, please check the 2010/2011 annual report in the Annual Report tab above.

From the bottom of our hearts ...
Thank you for supporting HCI to work for your cause … since 1980 ...

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Message from the Chairman on the 2010/2011 year,

As we reflect upon the past year and consider all the help, hope, compassion and service delivered by Human Concern International - the first words that come to mind are, “Thank You.” To our donors, sponsors, hard working staff, volunteers both locally and internationally, and our various community partners we say a special, “Thank You.” Without your support and prayers our ability to help and save the lives of so many people would have been limited.

This year marks the end of my four years volunteering as Chair for this great organization. I have met so many people with good hearts, working together and giving me all the support to work towards our mission of alleviating human suffering.

With the many challenges before us, like the effects of political unrest and the increasing severity of natural disasters, we have to work as one, with the continued commitment from our community, donors, supporters and partners. Together we will work toward our goal of giving millions of people a better life.

I have had the privilege of visiting some of our projects overseas and was amazed to see the work being done by our staff and volunteers, especially their ability to reach out to so many people with so few resources. Once again I would like to say, “Thank You” to all our staff, volunteers, board members, donors and partners throughout the world.

As we look to the future, HCI will continue to work with you to improve the lives of people around the globe.

Farooqui Baksh, Chairman - HCI

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Message from the Executive Director on the 2010/2011 year,

Year 2010 has been a rough ride! We are exhausted but so proud of our accomplishments. We provided around $6 million in aid for the needy worldwide, including our Canadian initiatives. Thanks to your continued support, we have been able to extend our help to many more strife-torn regions and needy communities.

As HCI’s Executive Director, I hear every day about the significant, positive, life-changing difference our help has been making. We have been able to bring many lives from charity to parity. A number of our beneficiaries have turned into donors and they are giving back to their communities more than what they received. It is a remarkable achievement indeed!

During my recent visits to Pakistan, Haiti, and Libyan refugee camps at the Tunisian-Libyan border, I witnessed how victims have been persevering remarkably, despite devastation and human loss, and what an outstanding job the HCI team and its partners have been doing despite limited resources, threats, and challenges. Seeing the happy faces of those who we reached, and their gratitude to our commitment to help them, was an exhilarating experience like no other. It will stay with me forever!

Our resolve is to help heal the hurting and make this world a better place for all. Every day, with the support of generous and caring individuals like you, we are able to care for more and more people.

Together we are helping to fight the menace of poverty, hunger, starvation, disease and devastation caused by both natural and man-made disasters. It has been of great satisfaction to me to see how we have been able to increase our aid and help sustain many suffering communities. Our compassionate care is surely helping thousands to improve the quality of their lives.

In the face of disaster there is HOPE and it is you. We are sure with your unwavering support and our commitment we will be able to further increase funding for direly needed projects throughout the world.

My heartfelt thanks to you again for your continued generosity, compassion and care. I look forward to having your good company for many years to come.

Kaleem Akhtar, Executive Director - HCI

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