OVERVIEW

Human Concern International (HCI) is a Canadian, Federally Registered, charitable organization existing "to help alleviate human suffering" by Investing in Humanity. Since 1980 HCI has contributed over $40 million dollars towards facilitating Sustainable Development through long term development projects, and maintaining Human Dignity by providing immediate relief assistance to many poor and strife torn countries and to local causes in Canada. HCI's development projects have helped communities become more self-sufficient and the emergency assistance provided has helped communities during dire need. We have provided financial assistance Health Care, Agriculture, Human Resources Development, Relief and Public Education.

Around the globe we have sponsored over 2000 children. For as little as $30 a month, we have provided medical, educational and other basic needs to children up to the age of 16 years. In Canada we have assisted during the Manitoba Floods, Ice Storm in Eastern Canada and Quebec and with the B.C. Inferno Victims, provided food, clothing, shelter, medical services and educational services to the needy and homeless.

WITH 95% OF FUNDS COLLECTED GOING DIRECTLY TO HCI RELIEF PROGRAMS, DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, HCI stands firm in its resolve to extend a helping hand to all those who are suffering anywhere and everywhere around the world! At the same time, we will do absolutely what is expected of us to ensure that our services and resources are utilized for the benefit of humanity.

HCI MISSION

HCI is a non-profit organisation dedicated to help alleviate human suffering through sustainable development projects and emergency relief assistance programs that foster self-reliance and preserves human dignity.

HCI VISION

To provide dynamic leadership for implementing what we see as universal values founded on fundamental Islamic values by contributing to the alleviation of poverty and securing better socio-economic life for the disadvantaged groups through empowering them to depend on themselves and participate in the decisions concerning their own problems. These values are echoed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other United Nations human rights instruments. The freedoms and responsibilities inherent in them lead directly to tolerance, pluralism, gender equality, public dialogue and non-violence to settle disputes, respect for all people regardless of differing characteristics – all part of what we call “Canadian values”.

Our focus is on eliminating poverty, improving livelihoods and social conditions, supporting gender equality, and encouraging participative practices. Important to all of this is strengthening civil society in other countries and building the capacity of individuals, organizations, institutions, community groups, associations and networks to bring change from within.

HCI VALUES

Founded on Islamic principles of charity and goodwill to humanity, HCI has always believed in helping the needy regardless of their race, nationality or religion. From the beginning, HCI has invested in developing a strong ethical and moral culture, based on core values that reflect its approach to charity. Today, these values are at the heart of HCI’s success. Our value system is the equivalent of our code of ethics; it governs all we do. Our values ensure that we take a long-term view, and that we serve the needy by building long-lasting partnership oriented projects.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

HCI is affiliated with many umbrella groups and organizations, such as:

Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Refugees (ACBAR)
Middle East Working Group (MEWG)
Philippine Development Assistance Programme (PDAP)
South Asia Partnership (SAP)

PARTNERSHIPS FOR HUMANITY

To increase its reach and effectiveness to the community around the globe, HCI regularly partners with others, such as various international government agencies, organizations and NGOs including the United Nations Specialized funding agencies, local and international partners.

Other notable project partners and/or funders include: Islamic Relief, Canadian Lutheran World Relief, Health Partners Internatinal Canada, Canadian Red Cross, Cardinal Leger Foundation, Hope International, World Accord, University of Missouri, International Medical and Educational Trust, Youth Mines Actions Ambassadors Program (YMAAP) and Japan Helpline.