Madaniya Member Organisations

The Access Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) is a non-profit organization founded by Syrian refugees in Lebanon in 2017 and later registered in France in 2020. Led by professionals in law, human rights, and journalism, ACHR advocates for refugee rights, investigates human rights violations, and promotes the rule of law. It remains independent, non-sectarian, and committed to ensuring the voluntary, dignified, and safe return of refugees.

Al-Ameen is a humanitarian organization operating in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Yemen, and Sudan, committed to ensuring transparent and accountable aid delivery. It conducts needs assessments, coordinates with local and international organizations, and implements projects to address critical gaps. Al-Ameen also focuses on governance, human rights awareness, and empowering civil society to enhance humanitarian response and advocacy.

AlJumhuriya.net was founded in March 2012 by Syrian writers and academics as a platform for Syrians to express their perspectives on the revolution and ongoing conflict. It publishes commentary, reportage, essays, and podcasts to provide a nuanced understanding of Syria’s political, social, and cultural landscape. Committed to independence, it advocates for a democratic and just future while remaining unaffiliated with any political entity.

Al Sharq News is a media news outlet that monitors the most important events and developments related to the Syrian affair in general, and the Eastern region specifically “Deir ez-Zor, Al-Hasakah , and Raqqa”. They work on news articles, reports and news, opinion editorials, studies, opinion surveys, and interactive maps and pictures

The Amal Recovery and Advocacy Center (AHAC) is a women-led organization founded in 2014 in Antakya, Turkey, to support Syrian refugee women and survivors of violence. It focuses on empowering women suffering from psychological effects of social and sexual violence, raising awareness of their rights. AHAC advocates for a Syrian society based on justice, equal human rights, and an independent civil state.

Amal is a Syrian non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in early 2013 in the northern countryside of Homs. Officially registered in Gaziantep, Turkey, in 2014, it provides life-saving assistance, strengthens resilience, and advocates for the rights of vulnerable groups. The organization also offers recovery programs to help rebuild war-torn societies.

Ashna for Development is a non-profit organization operating in Al-Hasakah, Raqqa, and eastern Deir ez-Zor, focusing on community development and empowering children and women. Committed to civil peace and shared living, it works to establish democratic values, human rights, and civil society. Ashna strives to build a community free from violence and discrimination, where everyone can live with dignity and access equal opportunities.

Founded in 2017 by survivors, victims, and families of Seydnayah Prison detainees, the association works to uncover the truth and seek justice for those detained for political reasons. It focuses on documenting detainees' information and supporting families of the missing, while raising awareness on local and international levels. The organization collaborates with human rights groups to investigate and address the issue of detainees and missing persons in Seydnayah.

The Association of Victims of Chemical Weapons was formed by survivors, victims, and families affected by Bashar al-Assad’s regime's use of chemical weapons against civilians. The association seeks to hold accountable those responsible for these atrocities, support investigations, and raise global awareness about the regime’s chemical crimes. It also advocates for the rights of victims, honors their memory, and collaborates with global efforts to prohibit the use of chemical weapons.

Founded in 2013, Badael is a rights-based organization committed to fostering transformative justice and sustainable peace in Syria. It supports grassroots civic action and works on building a pluralistic, rights-based society through research, advocacy, and capacity building. Badael empowers Syrians with the knowledge and tools to shape a just future, focusing on truth, understanding, and inclusivity.

Founded in 2012 by medical professionals who fled Syria, Bahar Organization delivers support in northern Syria and Iraq to address the growing humanitarian needs. Guided by international human rights standards, Bahar promotes interfaith collaboration and works through development, humanitarian aid, and advocacy. The organization ensures that humanitarian principles are respected and implemented at the local level.

Launched in September 2012, Basmeh & Zeitooneh is a refugee-led organization focused on addressing the urgent needs of displaced and host communities in Syria. It works on peacebuilding, social cohesion, civil society empowerment, food security, education, and women's rights, aiming to help people regain dignity and control over their lives. The organization identifies gaps left by other aid agencies and supports marginalized Syrian refugees through various relief and development programs.

Baytna is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Syrian civil society to achieve democratic transition. It establishes neutral spaces, promotes transparency, and advocates for citizens' rights while fostering knowledge development and active citizenship. Baytna works to build a democratic society that defends rights, channels interests, and develops shared values for all Syrians.

Founded on March 12, 2013, in Kobani, Bercav is a non-profit organization focused on democratic development and public interest. It publishes "Bercav" newspaper and "Bercav Magazine" and is active on social media, sharing studies, brochures, and research on democracy, civil society, and development. Bercav also organizes workshops on journalism, political discourse, and social harmony to promote capacity building and civil peace.

Bina is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 and registered in Turkey, with its headquarters in Istanbul. Officially announced in January 2015, Bina focuses on community development and capacity building for Syrians, empowering institutions, youth, and families. It supports Syrian communities through educational, social, and administrative empowerment programs to help individuals discover and invest in their potential.

The Caesar Families Association (CFA) was established in February 2018 in Berlin by families who lost loved ones to torture and forced disappearance in Syrian regime prisons. The families identified their relatives in the Caesar photos leaked from Syrian detention centers.

CFA unites their voices in demanding truth, justice, and restitution for the victims of these atrocities.

The Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD), established in 2011, is an independent non-profit organization with branches in the US, Turkey, and the Netherlands. It works to build a just society based on peace, human rights, and equality, supporting organizations and individuals to promote human rights and tolerance. CCSD prioritizes women's rights and gender equality, believing that democracy cannot be achieved without gender justice.

The Center of Chemical Violations Documentation and Research works to achieve justice and hold criminals accountable, standing by survivors and supporting them psychologically and morally.
They do this by advancing research on chemical weapons use, documenting violations, advocating for change and providing psychological support. 

Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA) advocates for a free, democratic, and secular Syria, believing it will lead to a safer America. Its mission is to promote democratic change in Syria, ensuring that its citizens live in a free and prosperous country.
C4SSA speaks out for Syrian civilians affected by conflict, aligning America's Middle Eastern interests with democratic values of liberty, freedom, and equality.

SYCAC is a non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization established in Turkey in 2012. It focuses on increasing civic spaces by empowering communities, protecting marginalized groups, and enhancing the leadership role of women in peace processes and early recovery. SYCAC promotes democracy, human rights, and values such as neutrality, transparency, diversity, responsibility, and equity.

Colors for Development and Relief Operates in many sectors including protection, community cohesion, peacebuilding, livelihoods, agriculture, education, basic services, and relief services in Raqqa.
They work on various projects including encouraging clean streets and environments, humanitarian aid, and human rights defending. 

Founded in 2013, Creative Memory is a digital platform to document and archive Syrian art, culture, & creative expression during times of revolution and war. It serves as a growing archive that collects stories & experiences of Syrian people, emphasizing their social, political, & cultural resilience. The platform aims to protect and preserve Syria’s national intangible heritage, recognizing its cultural & intellectual significance.

Damma is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2011 by women committed to peace. It provides integrated support for communities, especially women and children, ensuring equal access to services and resources while empowering vulnerable groups. Damma focuses on peacebuilding, humanitarian coexistence, and social stability, aiming to achieve sustainable peace through women's participation and leadership in societal change.

DAR is a team of volunteers in Syria and Iraq, working to protect civilians from the effects of war and provide them with the necessary support. With educating local communities, empowering women, protecting children, and supporting community initiatives to reintegrate them, while enhancing awareness and providing local communities with the necessary knowledge. They work on early recovery, governance and peacebuilding, gender equality, food security and protection. 

Dawlaty is a non-profit foundation committed to nonviolence and peaceful resistance, working towards a democratic transition in Syria that upholds human rights, equality, and diversity. It empowers civil society, particularly youth, by building civic values and life skills for active community participation. Dawlaty also documents the Syrian uprising through stories and artworks, highlighting marginalized voices, while collaborating with Syrian organizations to amplify these efforts.

Deirna for Development is an NGO based in Der Ezzor addressing conflict gaps, supporting stability, and alleviating suffering in affected communities. They work by launching and coordinating community building projects including educational empowerment for children in the area, trainings for community leaders and members on the importance of social cohesion, and other awareness building activities. 

The Democratic Republic Studies Center was founded by academics and intellectuals to analyze socio-economic, cultural, and political conditions in the SWANA region, with a focus on Syria. It conducts research and policy analysis to understand the impacts of ongoing conflicts on public life and social structures, aiming to address issues related to freedoms, civil rights, and living conditions.

Demos is a non-profit, independent organization founded on October 1, 2019, continuing the work started by its founders in 2013. Based in Qamishli with branches in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor, it aims to build a democratic society in Northeast Syria by supporting civil society, promoting human rights, and strengthening women's issues. Demos works to instill democratic values, justice, and civil peace in local communities.

The Eastern Mediterranean Institute is a non-governmental organization that provide studies, trainings and project development concerned with the comprehensive advancement of society in its different aspects.

They ensure the respect and support of gender balance in the community and projects they develop, as well as maintaining a high level of transparency and integrity in all their activities. 

Enab Baladi is a nonprofit charitable organization and an independent Syrian media organization that was founded in 2011. EB offers 24-hour news coverage through its multilingual interactive websites, and it publishes a weekly newspaper that covers the Syrian political and social news. It hosts events, provides in-depth research, interviews, investigations, media coverage, and opinion editorials on relevant topics relating to Syria's politics, society, and economy. 

Founded in 2011, Ettijahat is a cultural organization dedicated to promoting independent culture in the Arab world. It aims to empower artists and cultural entrepreneurs, fostering social and cultural change, while building strong relationships between culture, art, and society.
The organization supports young researchers, promotes art through regional and international platforms, and works to make culture accessible to wider audiences.

Fajjet Khuraq is a community initiative inside of Syria aiming to keep alive the traditional techniques used in making rag rugs in the way that the previous generations used to make.
They hosts regular workshops to encourage other members of the community to make handmade rugs and other coverings using looms or hooks. They rely entirely on reusing unwanted rags and fabrics. 

Families for Freedom is a women-led movement of Syrian families opposing enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention by the regime and all conflict parties. They aim to mobilize public pressure for compliance with their demands and will not cease until every last Syrian is freed. The movement will expand to include all families with detained or missing members, regardless of religion, political beliefs, or ethnicity.

Fariq Sadaa Alshababii is a youth team concerned with raising the level of social and political awareness among young people. It works to provide a safe space for expressing ideas and opinions. They provide training to the youth in northwestern Syria on various capacity building opportunities for civil society work, as well as relief operations and research and events on enhancing the spaces for Syrian civil society work. 

Free Syrian Students Union is a union representing students in the liberated northern universities.

They undertake various activities supporting the students in the liberated north including events, panel discussions, and meetings. 

Ghaith Volunteer Team is a group of youth focused on community issues, advocating for causes, and solving problems.
They promote social cohesion through projects like protests, relief efforts, training, and education, including a virtual school.

Gharsah Association supports 240 children and 500 women annually, focusing on empowering Syrian refugees in Lebanon. They help children regain academic skills and support women in strengthening their roles within their families. Gharsah also conducts emergency projects, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic or winter floods.

Founded in northern Syria, GLOCA is a Syrian NGO focused on providing technology and education to refugees.

Their goal is to become the largest capacity-building and youth organization, offering training and volunteer opportunities for over 8,000 young people aged 18-39, leveraging platforms like Microsoft Office and other technologies.

Hamzet Wasel for Social Development aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment to help Syrian refugees adjust to local host communities, achieve positive social and psychological results and mitigate PTSD relapses. It runs a project called Happiness Again, founded in 2014 and is based in Amman, Jordan. 

HIHFAD works on the ground in Syria's hardest-hit areas. They rebuild the vital resources and infrastructure destroyed by the crisis. Their focus is on helping Syrian communities to regain the skills, confidence and dignity to rebuild their own lives. They support families to recover from this disastrous situation, creating opportunities for sustainable long-term livelihoods with a focus on the most vulnerable: including Syria’s children, the disabled, elderly and female-headed households.

The Syrian Committee, active since the start of the Syrian conflict, works to promote a free and safe Syria by shedding light on the humanitarian disaster through media and public actions like demonstrations, debates, and cultural events. They provide humanitarian support to war victims and refugees, strengthen dialogue among Syrian opposition groups, and lobby the Dutch government while collaborating with other organizations in the Netherlands.

Hdf Organization is a humanitarian nonprofit organization based in Raqqa that works on community awareness through trainings and capacity building workshops for young people.
It also provides community aid such as distributing clothes to school children and other projects with the aim to create an active and stable community for the future. 

The Home Revival Initiative, founded to promote democracy, law, and equal citizenship in Syria, aims to restore the civilizational role of the Syrian people and state. They support the Geneva 1 statement and other international resolutions as a reference for a political solution and transitional phase led by Syrians without bloodshed. The initiative works to unite national forces for the political transition and the foundation of a modern Syria.

Hooz, established in 2016, is an independent non-profit cultural center in the northern and eastern countryside of Aleppo. It aims to empower the community, especially youth, by enhancing democratic practices, citizenship, and public participation, while raising awareness among decision-makers to address local needs effectively.

The House of Citizenship Organization is a Syrian organization in Raqqa aimed at providing an interactive space that contributes to enhancing the role of community dialogue, capacity building, developing the role of civil society, spreading the values of citizenship and democracy, and maintaining civil peace.

Huquqyat is a women-led organization of lawyers working to make justice processes in Syria more inclusive of the gendered impacts of international crimes.
They focus on promoting gender-sensitive approaches in legal work and aiming to influence global justice frameworks.

Syrian Child Protection Network (Hurras) was founded in 2012 to provide urgent protection for Syrian children affected by the war. It became an official organization in 2015, with operations across Syria & Turkey. It focuses on protecting children from the impact of the conflict, operating in various regions, including Idlib & Aleppo.

International Humanitarian Relief was founded by Syrian expatriate businessmen and doctors to assist vulnerable groups like orphans and widows. Over time, their mission expanded to support refugees and host communities, with offices in Lebanon, Turkey, Erbil, and the U.S. They focus on housing, water sanitation, health, education, and winter response projects.

Judy Organization for Relief and Development (JORD) is a national, non-profit organization founded in 2012.
They focus on humanitarian relief, education, livelihood, child protection, and supporting missing Syrians, while also enhancing community development through educational services and awareness programs.

Jusoor was established in 2016 to provide credible, systematic research on Syria, filling the gap in reliable information amidst the ongoing conflict. The organization produces objective, detailed research for policymakers and facilitates communication between local communities and decision-makers to promote better policy and outcomes.

Justice for Life is a non-profit Syrian legal organization dedicated to promoting human rights in Syria. It publishes reports on violations and legal frameworks, conducts capacity-building workshops, and mobilizes public opinion to raise awareness of human rights. JFL advocates for survivors and victims' families, aiming to increase political and civil participation in local communities.

JFP was established in 2013 and registered in Turkey. It works to support alternative institutions emerging from the Syrian uprising by offering legal and administrative expertise, aiming to build a just society based on law, justice, democracy, and human rights. JFP's team includes 50 lawyers, judges, and advisors across Syria and refugee-hosting countries.

Justice Paths, founded in 2021, is an independent human rights organization created by activists and researchers in Syria and migration countries.

It focuses on documenting human rights violations, raising awareness, and promoting justice through advocacy, training, and legal documentation, aiming to contribute to peace and security.

Karam Foundation, founded in 2007, serves displaced Syrians in Turkey, the U.S., and Jordan. They focus on empowering Syrian youth by providing mentorship, innovative education, and community support, helping them shape their future and redefine their identity. Their Karam House center offers a space for Syrians to connect, learn, and thrive.

Kesh Malek believes in Syrians' right to freedom, dignity, and justice, viewing the Syrian revolution as key to fighting dictatorship and extremism. They encourage active participation in building society and focus on creating cultural and social spaces that highlight national identity and rights. Their work includes advocacy, community cohesion, social change, gender equity, and human rights.

LDHR is a grassroots NGO focused on supporting civilians in crisis, aiming to stop human rights violations and assist victims in seeking justice and rehabilitation. Formed by lawyers and physicians, specializes in documenting torture, sexual and GBV through medical-legal expertise. The organization is rapidly expanding its activities and expertise to promote justice & human rights.

Local Councils Unit, established in February 2013 by Syrian experts, focuses on empowering local communities to manage their affairs and resources through effective local governance. Initially part of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, it later evolved into a non-governmental, independent organization. The unit works with local councils, civil society organizations, and international partners to strengthen local administration and governance for a better future in Syria.

Local Development & Small-Projects Support (LDSPS) aims to assist Syrians in their pursuit of freedom and dignity through local projects and activities.
They focus on raising awareness about violations, supporting civil society organizations, improving public services, and promoting local participation across regions such as North-Eastern Aleppo, Greater Idlib, and Ghouta.
Their goal is to foster a sustainable, democratic system that reflects the aspirations of all Syrians.

Mari Center for Research and Studies is an independent, non-profit Syrian research institution focused on political, economic, social, military, and security studies related to Syria. It provides consultations, training, and produces scientific research to support decision-makers and Syrian institutions.
The center aims to offer solutions, launch political projects, and enhance human resource development through partnerships and strategic recommendations.

MARS is a neutral, non-profit civil society organization founded in 2012 by activists committed to justice, democracy, and human rights. Registered in Turkey, with branches in Syria and other countries. MARS aims to protect civilians, support local communities, promote peace, and empower children through capacity-building initiatives and knowledge sharing.

MedGlobal, founded in 2017, is a humanitarian NGO that provides emergency health programs and builds resilience in vulnerable communities affected by wars, disasters, and displacement. With a diverse team of healthcare professionals, MedGlobal partners with local communities to address health needs, deliver training, and deploy medical volunteers and supplies. Their field teams operate across North and Latin America, Africa, MENA, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

MIDMAR focuses on empowering communities by enhancing social capital and mobility. Their projects aim to better utilize resources, improve skills, and foster collective values, while transforming community relationships into participatory ones.
They achieve this through three main programs: community empowerment, economic empowerment and innovation, and civil society empowerment.

Molham Team, founded in 2012 by Syrian university students, started as a volunteer initiative to provide aid to Syrian refugees in neighboring countries. With over 300 volunteers and around 70 employees, the team now operates globally, delivering food, shelter, and medical aid. The team established a nonprofit organization with offices in Turkey, Germany, Sweden, and Canada, aiming to build a solid, non-political institutional framework for their humanitarian efforts.

Multi Aid Programs (MAPs), established in 2013 and registered in Lebanon, focuses on providing health, relief, and education to marginalized communities, including Syrian refugees, vulnerable Lebanese, and Palestinians. With 326 volunteers, MAPs designs programs that empower displaced Syrians, many of whom are involved in creating and implementing these initiatives. This approach builds their capacity and fosters community engagement.

From the will of the survivors from Syrian prisons and their passion for life and action, Najoon established the Al-Ma'arri project, was inspired by their intellectual roots and the belief in the power of the mind, as expressed by Al-Ma'arri.
It aims to restore the connection between survivors and their homeland, Syria, with a vision for a free, democratic, and pluralistic country, rejecting submission and embracing resilience and action.

Founded in 2013, Multifaith Alliance (MFA) is the largest interfaith response to the Syrian crisis, with over 100 partners.

Since 2014, MFA has provided over $415M in aid to nearly 4M beneficiaries in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey, offering food, medical supplies, and WASH projects while advocating for humane refugee policies and regional partnerships.

Naseej is a nonprofit independent non-governmental organization, aiming to enhance competencies and build the capacities of civil society and form local networks. It does this by providing trainings including on women empowerment, discrimination and opening discussions on various topics such as the meaning of citizenship and the way the feminist movement can be shaped. 

Nextep Organization, founded in 2021 in Qamishli, is a non-governmental, non-profit group led by young men and women who have experienced the Syrian war firsthand.
With backgrounds in journalism and humanitarian work, they believe change must come from within. Nextep focuses on development, peacebuilding, and information-sharing to foster a peaceful, evolving society.

Ninhna Quaduha is a group that spread awareness, shares, and coordinates local initiatives for humanitarian response and women's rights advocacy. They also organise local events to these ends. 

Olive Branch is a humanitarian non-profit organization supporting vulnerable communities in and around Syria. Registered in Turkey, it operates hubs in Gaziantep, Amman, Beirut, London, and Hanover. With nearly 500 workers, it focuses on education, protection, livelihoods, and women’s empowerment. It partners with international agencies and funded by individual donors & NGOs.

Orange Organization works with local communities to help them recover from crisis and help them to build transcendent solutions. They carry out humanitarian and development work through building local capacity, and proper resource management. They do this through capacity development, education, livelihoods and protection programs. 

Alamman Organisation is a project that is part of the Justice and Sustainable Development Organisation. It undertakes several projects to empower youth in the North of Syria including training for women and girls and relief operations in camps. One of their projects is to build houses of hopes for Syrians living in refugee camps, building sustainable houses instead of tents. 

The Oxford Syria Society is dedicated to the development of a space that brings Syrians together and engages the wider Oxford community with Syrian society, cultures, peoples, and politics in the University of Oxford.

Physicians Across Continents Turkey, established in 2012, provides high-quality healthcare services in Syria and Turkey through various relief projects. In 2016, their mission expanded to Yemen.

Pro-justice is a non-profit focused on ensuring accountability for war criminals and human rights violators in the Middle East and Syria. It works with like-minded groups to raise awareness against impunity, stressing that reconciliation cannot happen without justice. It engages both public opinion and decision-makers to prevent efforts to shield perpetrators from accountability.

Release me is a civil organisation founded in 2017 and based in Afrin. It aims to build a coherent Syrian community driven by justice and feminist peace, with the active participation of women. It does this by providing a cultural space for women to express themselves creatively. They also provide various opportunities for women to build their capacities. 

The R4HSSS project studies health systems in northwest Syria and develops plans for early recovery in northern Syria. It focuses on health service provision, education and training, governance and financing, and digital solutions for health information. it Emphasizes localization and a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with KCL, UOSSM, SPHN, SyRG, and IHD.

Rethink Rebuild Society (RR) is a Manchester-based charity focused on improving the lives of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants, particularly Syrians in the UK. RR helps individuals establish themselves within British society. The charity started informally in 2011 and was formally registered in 2013 and as a charity in 2018. RR’s work is carried out by employees and volunteers, relying on contributions and donations from its supporters.

Rise for Freedom Magazine, also known as Freedomraise, is a semi-monthly publication distributed in Syria and refugee camps. It aims to be a bold Syrian initiative, offering a platform for the younger generation to express themselves and challenge traditional thoughts. The magazine's mission is to support the fight for Syria’s freedom, serving as a forum for communication, a record of experiences, and a witness to the ongoing struggle for freedom.

Sada Aljanub is a civil media and participatory platform focused on writing, arts, and intellectual and social research.
It aims to contribute to ethical and cognitive discourse rooted in citizenship values and Syrian identity. Its mission is to support peace-building and social cohesion in southern Syria, believing that the people of Horan, united by shared values, can overcome challenges and contribute to a unified Syrian identity.

SADAD Humanitarian Organization is a Syrian non-profit that supports the community with dignity and humanity. It operates independently, following international law and humanitarian principles. Partnered with the UN Humanitarian Fund, it adheres to anti-corruption policies. SADAD focuses on long-term humanitarian support for vulnerable populations, regardless of their political or religious affiliations, aiding societal recovery based on freedom, justice, and equality.

Sakan is a non-profit focused on affordable housing for low-income communities in Syria. It merges humanitarian efforts with market solutions, creating a rights-based framework to protect properties from speculation and ensure long-term affordability. Sakan addresses housing crises by promoting housing as a legal, economic, and social right. Families can build equity through a rent-to-own model, supplemented by charitable investments.

SAWA for Development and Aid is a Civil Society Organization (CSO) founded in December 2011 in response to the arrival of Syrian families displaced to northern Lebanon. The initiative, driven by both local and international activists, is united by a belief in individuals' right to live with dignity and freedom. SAWA focuses on supporting vulnerable communities, particularly internally displaced persons within Syria and Syrian refugees in neighboring countries.

SLDP envisions a future where the Syrian community's human rights are upheld under the rule of law.
SLDP has two main units: the International Law Support Unit (ILSU), empowering Syrian NGOs, especially victims' and women-led organizations, to combat impunity through international law, and HRBU, which helps stakeholders, including NGOs and state actors, hold corporate perpetrators accountable for human rights abuses in Syria.

The SOAS Syria Society is a student-led initiative on the SOAS campus to bring the Syrian culture to the every-day university life of students. It aims to encourage open discussions about the political, cultural and economic situation in Syria all by illuminating researchers from undergraduate to postgraduate studies on the key political debates happening in the country. It does this through film screenings, panel discussions, discussion circles and other cultural events. 

Sobh Cultural Team is a group based in Azaz which aims and believes in literature and arts as a very important way to express ourselves. As a result, they organise events such as art exhibits, poetry nights, chess competitions, musical concerts, and other events. 

Souriyat across Borders (SAB) is a women-led charity founded in 2012 by five Syrian women as an emergency response to the humanitarian crisis to meet the fundamental needs of Syrian refugees. They work on emergency relief, livelihood, education, and women's empowerment in Jordan, Syria and the UK. 

The Souriyana Al Amal Team is an independent women's group in northern Syria, especially Azaz and rural Akhtarin, focused on raising legal awareness among women.
They educate women about their rights to improve their societal status and prevent exploitation and violence.

SYE Initiative, founded to support students impacted by conflicts in Syria and Iraq, helps them pursue higher education through mentorship and guidance. By matching students with mentors, SYE aids them in navigating the application process for universities worldwide. Established to overcome the challenges faced by students from conflict zones, SYE offers comprehensive resources to support their academic goals.

SBF, founded in 2008 in Syria as the Syrian Psychological Group, focuses on mental health, social well-being, and community empowerment. After relocating to Jordan in 2012 due to the Syrian crisis, it was officially registered as "Bright Future for Mental Health" in 2013, later in Turkey in 2014. The organization works to support Syrian refugees, patients with psychological disorders, and communities in Syria, Jordan, and Turkey.

The White Helmets (Syria Civil Defence) is a humanitarian organization established to assist communities in Syria by preparing for, responding to, and rebuilding after attacks. With 3,300 volunteers from diverse backgrounds, they provide essential services such as search and rescue, firefighting, removal of unexploded weapons, and infrastructure rehabilitation, benefiting over four million civilians in northern Syria.

Syria Notes aims to inform UK policy debates with factual reporting of events in Syria. They are committed to amplifying Syrian pro democracy and pro human rights voices. They are wholly independent and are not aligned to any government, party, or faction.

Syria Public Health Network was founded in 2015 to independently assess the humanitarian and health response to the Syrian conflict. It offers a platform for discussion and policy development on health strategies, focusing on mental health, non-communicable diseases, and Syria's healthcare system.

SRD is a nonprofit organization founded in 2011 to address the urgent needs of Syrians affected by violence, hunger, displacement. Headquartered in the U.S. with offices in Syria, Turkey, Jordan, SRD focuses on emergency response, empowerment, advocacy, multiplying impact through comprehensive aid projects in Syria.

SyRG, founded in 2020 by Yazan Douedari, Mervat Alhaffar, and Natasha Howard, is a team of Syrian health system researchers based at LSHTM and the National University of Singapore. SyRG focuses on interdisciplinary health policy and systems research within Syria and potentially among Syrian refugees and diaspora communities.

Syria Solidarity UK aims to provide political solidarity for the Syrians in their struggle for freedom, working with campaigns & organizations to build a movement supporting Syria's fight for democracy. They oppose Assad support and advocate for Syrian refugees, detainees, and a democratic Syria.

SAC’s Vision is to be the leading grassroots Syrian-American organization advocating for freedom and secular democracy in Syria. It's mission  is to empower the Syrian-American community to organize and advocate for a free, democratic, secular and pluralistic Syria through American support.

SACF is a multidisciplinary arts festival showcasing Syria’s vibrant arts and culture. Our curated multi-disciplinary programme of events offers a creative collision of film, music, performance, visual arts, and talks. The festival brings together established alongside emerging artists, filmmakers, performers, and musicians to offer London audiences alternative narratives and perspectives on Syria, its people, and culture.

The Syrian British Consortium (SBC), formerly the Syrian British Council, is a UK-based advocacy body focused on amplifying the voices of diaspora-based Syrians with the UK Government and international policy-makers. It works to empower Syrians in British society, while advocating for policies addressing the root causes of the Syrian crisis and accountability for war criminals.

SBMS, founded on 7th July 2007, is a non-profit, non-political organization supporting British-Syrian healthcare professionals and Syrian healthcare workers both in Syria and the diaspora. Its main objectives focus on advancing the training and professional development of these individuals.

The Syrian British Society of the Built Environment (SBSBE) is an organization and group of activists based in the UK that collaborates with civil society and local authorities. Its primary goal is to assist Syrian civil engineers who are refugees in settling well in the UK. 

SCM, established in 2004, is an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization that advocates for freedom of expression, human rights, and justice. SCM works to defend individuals persecuted for their beliefs or opinions and supports the development of independent media. It has held special consultative status with the UN ECOSOC since 2011.

A non-profit organization trying to connect the Syria People in the American society.

SEMA, a non-profit humanitarian health organization founded by Syrian doctors and expatriates in 2011, provides medical care and emergency relief across Syria through hospitals, health centers, and mobile clinics. Apart from medical services, SEMA integrates protection and relief services, including social centers for violence, special needs children, and women's empowerment.

The Syrian Memory Institution (SMI) is a research institute for Syrian current and oral history, focusing on years starting from 2011 to the present. SMI has been established at the end of 2018 as a project in Arab Institute for Research and Policy Studies.

SIBA is a non-profit, non-political organization founded in 2020. It aims to connect Syrian businessmen and entrepreneurs across the world, particularly in Canada, the US, Turkey, and Jordan, to enhance mutual interests and foster cooperation for meaningful progress.

SWS, a not-for-profit, assists Syrian refugees in UK through partnerships with authorities and Welsh government, providing advocacy, translation, & mental health. The "ENGAGE" program helps refugees integrate into Welsh society with support in education, health, employment, and daily life.

Syrian Women Platform works to convey the voices and needs of Syrian women and to support women's political participation.

Takaful Al Sham was founded in 2012 by a group of friends and volunteers in response to the Syrian crisis. Registered in Turkey in 2013, the organization aims to alleviate human suffering and promote equal rights and dignity.

TASTAKEL is a non-profit, women-led organization founded in 2015 and registered in Geneva and Turkey. It was established by Syrian women committed to building a democratic society based on respect, justice, and the rule of law.

The Syrian Centre for Legal Studies and Research is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit organization dedicated to promoting justice and rebuilding Syria's legal structure.

It focuses on publishing legal research, providing support to victims of violations, defending detainees of conscience, and holding human rights violators accountable.

The Day After (TDA) is a Syrian non-profit organization founded to counter authoritarianism and support Syria's democratic transition. It brings together Syrians from various political movements to plan for the country's post-Assad future. TDA focuses on supporting civil initiatives, justice, accountability, and transitional justice efforts, and works to coordinate Syria's civil society during the transition phase.

SSU is a non-profit organization founded in 2018 to promote stability in Syria across social, public services, humanitarian, security, and political sectors. Its vision is a democratic Syria with justice, peace, and equality, focusing on empowering all societal groups, particularly women, youth, and marginalized communities. SSU supports political solutions, social peace, and the capacity-building of local councils and administrations.

The Syria Campaign is a human rights organization that aids Syria’s heroes in their fight for freedom, justice, and democracy. They blend creative communication, digital mobilization, storytelling, and political analysis to bolster the efforts of fearless humanitarians and activists. Their campaigns support Syria’s brave civil society.

Union of Revolutionary Bureaus, founded in 2013 in Kafr Nabel, Syria, promotes civic engagement, full citizenship, and social change. It established Radio Fresh and Al-Mantra for public awareness and founded the Mazaya Women's Foundation to empower women. URB also supports education, youth training, and community development.

Timkeen is a volunteer team that works on empowering its community through various activities and awareness building campaigns including on the mental and physical health of children, and maternity care and creative events for children. 

Together for Jarniya is an independent NGO dedicated to improving living conditions in northeastern Syria. It focuses on recovery, stabilization, education, capacity building, and livelihoods, promoting a stable and prosperous community without discrimination.

Totol is a non-governmental, non-profit organization focused on poverty reduction and community support in northeast Syria. It implements infrastructure projects, clean water access, agricultural initiatives, and academic opportunities for youth.

UOSSM is a coalition of humanitarian and medical NGOs from the US, Canada, UK, France, Switzerland, and Turkey. Founded in France in 2012, UOSSM coordinates resources and projects to provide independent medical aid and relief to war victims in Syria.

WATAN is a civil society organization delivering emergency relief, third-sector support, and long-term development projects. Established in Turkey in 2012, it builds on community development efforts dating back to 2006. Independent and non-political, WATAN focuses on humanitarian response, sustainable community revival, and civil society empowerment through integrated programs and coordinated efforts.

After the incredible worldwide reaction to For Sama, the documentary's team launched AFS to provide a platform from which to raise the voices of the Syrian people. AFS focuses on the following key themes: Highlighting attacks on Syrian healthcare facilities, the challenges faced by IDPs and refugees, and advocating for those under attack while seeking accountability for ongoing crimes in Syria over the past decade.

Verify Media Platform's vision is to promote its platform as the first Syrian fact-checking platform, armed with the best expertise and the highest standards to the Arab and international viewers, for the noble contribution, practically and academically.

VIP.fund supports youth by funding innovative education solutions that promote lifelong learning, employment opportunities, and global social connections. Their mission includes modernizing education through technology, fostering critical thinking, and running digital campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement.

Warsheh is a non-profit organization advocating for human and women’s issues through documentaries, music, artwork, research, and training in photography and journalism across Europe. It aims to create change through documentaries and advocacy campaigns to influence public opinion and pressure key figures.

Woman Support Association aims to build a better life for women. It is based in Turkey and works in northwest Syria. It aims to build a bridge between women in the region to provide them with opportunties and community needs. It also conducts trainings and workshops on topics to support and empower women and local groups. 

Women for Peace is a non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization established in 2017 in the city of Tal Abyad as a volunteer team that included a group of women and youth. In 2018, the team developed an internal system, vision, mission, goals, and policies for the organization and obtained a license to operate in the northeastern regions of Syria. Its vision is a stable, effective community achieving peace.

Women Now for Development, established in 2012, focuses on empowering Syrian women, particularly in conflict-affected areas. Since 2014, it has opened centers in Idlib, Ghouta, and the Bekaa Valley to provide safe spaces and a variety of services for women and girls. Their mission is to protect and empower Syrian women, enabling them to find their political voice and contribute to building a peaceful Syria with equal rights for all.

Zenobia also works to raise awareness of political concepts like the constitution, elections, and governance to promote women's participation in society, ultimately aiming for deep, sustainable peace at the community level.

The Civic Center in Atarib city is a center that works on social development by providing opportunities to engage in activities that contribute to building the capacities of community members, both men and women, and improving their knowledge to formulate social stances and deal with issues and challenges, and strengthen the foundations of social solidarity and conflict management through peaceful means. Their office in the western countryside of Aleppo province, Atarib city, was established on June 1, 2016.

Dozana is a civil society organisation in Denmark, working on promoting Democracy in the Syrian refugees' community and advocating for them. They spread awareness about what is happening in Syria and organize community events to constantly keep Syrian stories at the forefront such as film screenings and conversations with local actors, creating a bridge from Denmark to Syria. 

The Blue Team is a team of artists with the aim of shedding light on the reality in Syria. Through various cultural and artistic projects, they raise awareness about societal issues, and engage children, young people and the community of all ages in art and culture, keeping this aspect of Syrian society alive in the Northeast of Syria.

The Future Makers Team is an NGO working in Raqqa working on raising awareness about basic rights such as those of people with disabilities, women's rights, and workers' rights. They do this through training and launching various advocacy campaigns

MOHR Organization for Human Rights is an independent non-governmental human rights organization that advocates for human rights and the application of justice and international human rights law in all Kurdish areas. Since its inception, the organization has initiated, with all its members, offices, and agencies, to spread the culture of human rights by all available means and methods in media and on the ground, and to monitor and document all human rights violations, whether individual or collective.

The Women Support Unit targets women who have difficulties in playing their role optimally in society, and seeks to empower women politically, socially, economically and culturally, in the northern and eastern countryside of Aleppo. The aim for a healthy society in which empowered women contribute to building society and facing challenges in partnership with men.

Anber Center for Community Support is a youth organization working in North West Syria and supporting the youth of the region through various training opportunities, panel discussions, humanitarian coordination meetings, and by organising events of solidarity and leisure activities for children of the region. 

The Afak Team is a volunteer, non-profit group upholding accountability, non-violence, transparency, secularity, and inclusivity. It promotes citizenship, peaceful cohabitation, forgiveness, and knowledge of living freely, aiming for a balance between rights and duties for development and sustainability.

The Assyrian Society for Subsidy and Development is a humanitarian organization to help and support the youth of the Qamishli region in pursuing their education and sharing the Assyrian heritage and history by facilitating cultural events celebrating Assyrian culture, and educational projects and ceremonies including field trips, workshops and investing in local cultural projects. 

The media center for the city of Azaz provides comprehensive regional news articles. It specifically discusses topics of news updates on the city, Azaz's economy and market, its history, culture and sports activity, its countryside and a variety of other topics. 

Baity Ana Baitac, meaning My Home is Your Home in Arabic,  is a group of Citizenship Committees and Civil Peace Protection in the Sweida Governorate and its countryside. The Relief Work Organization Committee in Shahba and its countryside. It works on projects empowering youth in Suweida and supporting the local community through various medical, educational, development and women empowerment initatives to increase solidarity. 

Change Makers is a women-led humanitarian and awareness building team that works on various projects of building awareness in the community on cultural, legal, women empowerment and other topics to do with justice. They do this through various trainings which they make accessible to the young generations of North west Syria to enhance their capacities. They also provide local humanitarian aid. 

The Community of Syrians in Romania is a group of the Syrian diaspora in Romania that work to keep the Syrian culture alive in Romania. They organise meetings and cultural activities to this end and shed light on the realities of Syria in their community as well as providing a space for Syrians to meet and discuss various topics. 

Enmaa is a civil society organization based in Raqqa that provides training opportunities to the local community to rebuild social cohesion. They also raise awareness about various topics such as human rights, women's rights, and workers' rights and provide other developmental projects. 

Global Justice is dedicated to restoring dignity by enabling the vulnerable to end their suffering, with a particular focus on northeastern Syria. Through economic and educational opportunities, they strive to enhance self-esteem and confidence worldwide. Distinct in their approach, Global Justice prioritizes empowerment over traditional aid. They equip those with scarce resources to generate their own economic growth, reducing dependence on external assistance. Their strategy involves community engagement, fostering a sense of agency and collective action where individuals contribute through decision-making, volunteering, and sharing knowledge.

Humanitarian Care Charity's vision is to reach the largest number of affected communities in Syria and achieve social and development solidarity. They believe in all humanitarian principles action and international human rights standards, and strive to achieve them. They distribute money and services in Syria across many different projects. 

Justice and Sustainable Development  is considered an international civil organization that is non-partisan, non-political, and not-for-profit, established in France in 2014, with branches established in Turkey in 2020. The organization also has branches, offices, and representational agreements in more than one country in the Middle East, Europe, and America. The organization aims to raise awareness about the concepts of justice and transitional justice, the concepts of civil peace, active citizenship, and the defense of human rights. It also seeks to raise awareness about the social responsibility of companies and institutions and enhance it, in addition to promoting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

Kareemat is a non-profit, non-political, social, humanitarian organization that started its idea in 2013 and was officially opened in 2014 working to help women and children affected by war and conflicts at home by teaching them a craft that protects them from want and need and achieve self-sufficiency and awareness Health, knowledge and legal. It accomplishes its goal across different programs and projects such as capacity building, legal awareness, economic empowerment, psychological support and health education programs. 

Maakom for Development is a nonprofit organization working in Der Ezzor to support the community affected by armed conflicts by providing various services such as trainings for women on empowerment and taking an active role in society, awareness on drug abuse, peace-building workshops with local decision makers and initiatives to support local farmers to improve food security. 

MASRRAT is a non-profit organization established in Syria on February 15 – 2013 and officially registered in Turkey on September 14 – 2014 under name
İNSANİ YARDIM VE KALKINDIRMA DERNEĞİ License number is 0161– 017–27
And it is a civil society that works on effective contribution to sustainable processes of social and economic Development through implementing programs that uplift marginalized segments to overcome financial, social, Educational, and intellectual poverty levels in the community. MASRRAT works to provide solutions for crisis management in stricken communities by using professional methods and providing our services to the marginalized and poor groups without distinction between race, religion or gender. It has an orphans' sponsorship programme, as well as a child protection, rural development, relief and women's empowerment program.

Mazaya Organization was established on 1/6/2013 in Kafr Nabl, Idlib province, in the liberated northern Syria. It started with a women's center offering vocational courses, weaving, first aid, hairdressing, English language teaching, volunteer work, in addition to awareness sessions for women and various activities. The center received significant interest from the community, especially from women. As a result, Mazaya's management developed the center further, adding new activities and several new courses (literacy, computer, sewing).

The center also included a diverse library containing 5,000 books in various fields (scientific, literary, philosophical, historical, economic, social, psychological), which attracted good interest. Books were loaned out to women to read and broaden their knowledge.

Mizan for Human Rights and Studies is a non-profit human rights civil society organization, which includes a group of experts in international law and human rights activists, aims to promote and protect human rights; through its contribution to work on documentation and redress of victims, prevent impunity of those involved, and contribute to non-repetition; officially registered and licensed to work on the above-mentioned goals, and to promote a culture related to human rights and public freedoms, in all its generations and classifications; and to contribute to efforts, studies and recommendations in the framework of consolidating the principle of the rule of law, judicial independence, establishing equality, and equal citizenship peaceful coexistence, combating discrimination of all kinds and promoting a culture of dialogue، Recognizing that the process of democratic transition in Syria requires the implementation of the concepts of good governance on the basis of justice, equality and transparency

Musawa is an independent, non-profit organization whose primary goal is to spread the culture of civil democracy, specifically focusing on women's issues, ways to eliminate all forms of discrimination against them, empowering them, and their participation in all aspects of life, striving for every citizen to obtain their rights under modern democratic civil states. It was established in Damascus in February 2012 and was licensed in France in 2017. Its vision is to spread the culture of peace and non-violence, and to establish societies of freedom and justice under modern secular democratic states that adopt the principle of power rotation and separation of powers, and sovereignty of the people and their freedom to elect their representatives, where all free citizens are equal without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, or religion, adopting the principle of gender equality constitutionally and legally, and ensuring equal participation of women with men in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life, in both public and private spheres, and combating discrimination and violence against women at legal, political, economic, social, and cultural levels.

Musawat, or Equality, is a Syrian non-profit organisation that aims to sew values of equality and justice in society. They raise awareness on various issues concerning women's rights and address taboo topics in relation to this. They believe that feminism is an international cause and organise solidarity events for women in other countries whose rights are not respected. They also work on raising awareness about feminism's intersectionality with topics such as the environment and health. 

Nabad Volunteer Team is a nonprofit that works in northwest Syria to shed light on the currrent situation and provide community projects to enhance the opportunities of the youth and other members of the society. Its projects include making informative researched videos and graphics, and providing training to locals on various capacity building opportunities. They also provide relief work. 

The National Dialogue Forum aims to widen the spaces for conversations between various societal components of the country. They are based in Aleppo. They accomplish their goal by facilitating cultural events such as poetry evenings, panel discussions on the importance of political organisations in national work, training sessions on data protection and capacity building opportunities for university students, among other activities. 

This page aims to search for the missing and wounded, a source with the aim of being widely shared, they share the name and details of the missing person in an effort to collect any information the public would have about the missing persons.

Orchid Organization aims to build a society with values ancred in non-violence. It aims to do this through awareness building campaigns and studies it conducts on various topics such as the impact of a lack of gender equality.

The humanitarian organization Nabid was established on 3\1\2012 in Syria and was licensed in Turkey on 28\3\2017 under the name: KALP ATISI (NANID) INSANI YARDIHLASMA VE DAYANISMA DERINEGI Nabid for Relief, Development and humanitarian support is a non-profit organization with no political, partisan or tribal purposes on its agenda, its work is limited to providing relief, humanitarian and social assistance to those who need it or require it from the people of Syria, and it also seeks to make its mark in the advancement of Syria by participating in supporting its development projects and providing them with qualified responsible cadres, does not interfere in religious beliefs, political, partisan, tribal or ethnic Matters, provides its services to everyone who requests help and proves his/her need for it, and works to coordinate assistance based on international standards and the principles of human rights, it is adopted that aid is distributed only on the basis of need.

Space of Hope is a Syrian civil society organization initially established by Aleppo University students during the early stages of the Syrian revolution. It focuses on democracy and relief efforts, including collecting donations to assist residents in conflict-affected areas and supporting widowed mothers. The organization has expanded to run protection centers and schools across Syria with international funding. Its activities encompass providing education, psychological guidance, and social support, particularly to children affected by the conflict

The Syria Spring team is made up of young Syrian volunteers in the city of Atarib who aim to create a strong future for Syrian society. They organise awareness-building events such as protests and undertake creative projects to show and remind the world of the atrocities that happened and are happening in Syria. They particularly raise awareness on the events in al Atarib to ensure that it is not marginalised or forgotten. 

The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) was founded in 1998 in the United States as a professional society to provide networking, educational, cultural, and professional services to medical professionals of Syrian descent. SAMS Foundation, the charitable arm of SAMS, was launched in 2007. Since then, SAMS has become one of the most active and leading medical relief organizations working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria, neighboring countries, and beyond. SAMS has since implemented an integrated model of essential services that emphasizes priority needs, including the delivery of medical education, training, and financial support for physicians and other healthcare workers inside Syria and in neighboring countries. SAMS has established field hospitals, intensive care units, dental and primary care clinics, birth and newborn care facilities, mobile medical units, and dialysis centers.

The Syria Media Union is an independent institution with financial autonomy, it includes Syrian journalists according to an agreed-upon code of ethics, and declared objectives aimed at organizing their efforts, developing their skills, and protecting their rights.

The Syrian Women Organization is concerned with women's political, social and economic rights. It organizes and promotes events and trainings to support and empower women in various fields such as journalism and human rights. 

The center works on providing the support and empowerment that women need through specialized courses and lectures based in Idlib.