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What happens when UK aid is cut, and why restoring funding matters more than ever

21 Oct 2026 Articles

As humanitarian needs rise across the world, cuts to UK aid funding are putting essential services at risk. From Syria to Yemen, shrinking budgets mean fewer people can access food, healthcare, clean water and education. We explore the human impact of these cuts, how organisations like Action For Humanity are responding, and why restoring UK aid funding is vital to protecting vulnerable communities and supporting long-term recovery efforts.

“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.

Restoring Water, Rebuilding Livelihoods: Supporting Gaza's Recovery

09 Oct 2026 Articles

Three years on, families across Gaza continue to face severe water shortages and the loss of essential livelihoods. Action For Humanity is working to restore water infrastructure, support local farmers and help communities rebuild with dignity.

From Sana'a: Yemen Cannot Endure Another Escalation

06 Oct 2026 News

Writing from Aden, Action For Humanity Yemen Country Director Mohammed Bahashwan reflects on the growing uncertainty facing families as violence escalates and displacement rises. More than 174,000 people have been displaced since August, adding to a humanitarian crisis shaped by years of conflict and economic hardship. With families increasingly struggling to access food, clean water and healthcare, he explains why continued humanitarian support for Yemen is urgently needed today.

How SMART Housing Is Helping Families Recover in Pakistan

24 Sep 2026 Stories

Action For Humanity has completed 10 climate-resilient, solar-powered homes in Multan, South Punjab, helping families affected by flooding rebuild safer and stronger. Designed with the future in mind, the SMART Housing community includes safe water, solar power, street lighting, climate-resilient drainage and shared spaces. By looking beyond immediate shelter, the project is helping families recover with greater safety, dignity and resilience against future climate-related challenges in Pakistan.

Yemen on the Brink as Humanitarian Needs Escalate

22 Sep 2026 Press Releases

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 mobilising emergency assistance and calling for urgent international support for affected families across Yemen.

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 customised 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.

Yemen Is One Step Away From a Humanitarian Catastrophe

08 Sep 2026 News

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.

Action For Humanity Announces Leadership Transition

24 Aug 2026 Press Releases

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 organisation 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 organisation through a six-month handover period as Action For Humanity enters its next chapter.