BLOGS & UPDATES
From Canada to Syria: Supporting Hope, Opportunity, and Recovery
21 Oct 2026 Stories
Action for Humanity Canada’s CEO, Dr. Monem Daymi, joined eight Canadian MPs on a delegation to Syria, visiting our Action Center in Idlib and meeting young people building skills and new opportunities for their futures.
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“Even After Losing My Dad, I Continued My Education”: Remas's Story from Gaza
14 Oct 2026 Stories
At just 15 years old, Remas has endured the loss of her father, displacement, and the destruction of her family home in Gaza. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to continue her education. With thousands of children across Gaza facing similar hardships, Action For Humanity is providing financial assistance to families who have lost loved ones, helping them meet essential needs and look towards a more hopeful future with dignity.
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Action for Humanity Canada at UNHCR ExCom 2026: Advancing Refugee Protection Through Partnership
12 Oct 2026 Stories
Action for Humanity Canada is representing Humanitarian Response Network of Canada (HRN) at UNHCR ExCom 2026 in Geneva, contributing to global discussions on refugee protection, sustainable solutions, and humanitarian action.
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Welcoming Dr. Khaled Sultan to AFH Canada’s Board of Directors
29 Sep 2026 Stories
Dr. Khaled Sultan, P.Eng., CFA, MBA, DBA, joins the Board of Directors of Action For Humanity Canada. With more than 25 years of experience in finance, engineering, technology, and corporate leadership, along with a deep commitment to ethical finance and community service, Dr. Sultan brings valuable expertise and perspective to AFHC. He joins the Board with a strong understanding of the communities AFHC serves and a shared commitment to helping people affected by crisis, conflict, and disaster.
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Yemen on the Brink as Humanitarian Needs Escalate
22 Sep 2026 Emergency
Action For Humanity is warning that Yemen’s humanitarian crisis could deteriorate further as fighting continues and displacement rises. More than 85,000 families have been displaced across Ta’iz and Al Hodeidah, while millions already face hunger, malnutrition, and limited access to essential services. With humanitarian funding falling far short of what is needed, Action For Humanity is mobilizing emergency assistance and calling for urgent international support for affected families across Yemen.
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Vision for Hope: Helping Children in Gaza See a Brighter Future
10 Sep 2026 Stories
Through Vision for Hope, Action For Humanity is helping children across Gaza access specialist eye care and prescription glasses. With 940 children receiving eye examinations and 468 receiving customized glasses, the project is helping remove barriers to reading, learning and everyday life. Discover how this work forms part of our wider commitment to healthcare, rehabilitation and supporting children in Gaza beyond their immediate needs.
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Yemen Is One Step Away From a Humanitarian Catastrophe
08 Sep 2026 Emergency
Renewed fighting in western Yemen is forcing thousands of families from their homes, deepening a humanitarian crisis more than a decade in the making. With over 2,000 families reportedly displaced across Ta’iz and Al Hodeidah, urgent needs for food, clean water, shelter and healthcare are growing. Action For Humanity is preparing to respond, but urgent support is needed to reach vulnerable families as the situation continues to deteriorate.
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Action For Humanity Announces Leadership Transition
24 Aug 2026 Emergency
After eight years of leadership, Action For Humanity Global CEO Othman Moqbel will step down from his role on 1 September 2026. During his tenure, Othman helped transform the organization from Syria Relief into a global humanitarian charity supporting millions of people worldwide. Wassim Khmaja has been appointed Acting CEO, while Othman will support the organization through a six-month handover period as Action For Humanity enters its next chapter.
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Beyond Backpacks: Helping 600 Students Begin the School Year with Confidence
18 Aug 2026 Emergency
Action For Humanity Canada contributed to Humaniti Foundation’s Beyond Backpacks initiative, providing 600 fully equipped backpacks to students in underserved communities. Together, we are helping children begin the school year prepared, confident and ready to learn.
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