Hi. We are Humaniti, a non-profit network combining the vibrant forces of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration to solve the world’s most monumental challenges.
TOGETHER, IN 2023, WE IMPACTED
4,683,983 lives
“INDIVIDUALLY, WE ARE ONE DROP. TOGETHER, WE ARE AN OCEAN.” - RYUNOSUKE SATORO
There is an extraordinary power when individuals come together for a greater purpose.
What if we united everyone—entrepreneurs, citizens, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations—around one goal? This collective force is called Humaniti—the largest humanitarian movement dedicated to reducing global suffering. No competitors, only partners.
Our mission is to impact billions of lives through simple, individual actions. Every effort, no matter how small, contributes to a colossal wave of change and historical reduction in human suffering.
You have more power than you think. Will you make your mark on the world with us?
We’re using our global network and expertise in disruptive business models to solve the largest humanitarian crises of our time and bring hope and change billions of people’s lives.
We’re here to operate differently, and eradicate poverty and suffering like never before in history.
We all want to leave our mark on the world. How big do you want yours to be?
The suffering of others is our suffering too and we’re dedicated to drastically reducing it.
We work with others to drive impact and fuel the largest collective humanitarian action in history.
We commit to being 100% transparent with our donors through regular communications and updates
We harness collective action, address root causes and bring disruptive solutions to change as many lives as possible.
We’re using our knowledge and expertise to build a network of charity partners that has never existed before.
For any organization, it would take an incredible amount of time and resources to build capacity, and establish a structure which serves vulnerable communities worldwide.
If you look at the current state of the world, we don’t have time for that. People need help today. So, Humaniti unlocked a much more efficient and effective way to operate, which focuses on actual impact.
We work with partners. A lot of them. We don’t see other charity organizations as competition. We only see opportunities for collaboration.
Humaniti is a living, breathing ecosystem of people who are bringing different skills, perspectives, and resources together to end human suffering on a global scale.
How does our network of partners maximize impact?
Fewer costs. Established partners can translate funds into impact immediately without set-up costs
Greater efficiency & trust. They’re already on the ground where help is needed, and we can easily assess their work
Exponential outcomes. It enables a multifaceted impact in areas of suffering, rather than just one or two forms of aid
We helped millions of people in 2023, and we couldn’t have done it without these amazing organizations:
I Abrar Trauma and Mental Health Services I Action for Humanity I Basera Trust I
Bondh-E-Shams I Bonyan for Youth and Development I Charity:Water I Droplets of
Mercy I Global Medic I Hand Up Toronto I Hoopo Inc I Human Concern International
Humanity for Relief and Development I International Development and Relief Foundation
MTJ Foundation I Music and Arts for Life I Native Child and Family Services of Toronto I Nisa
Foundation I OGOW I ONSUR I Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund I Refugee Girls Worldwide
I Relieve Humanity International I Rise Relief I Satuq Bughrakhan Foundation for Science and Civilization I Shahid Afridi Foundation I SMILE Canada I TAIBU Community Health
Centre I TDSB I Toronto Police Services I Third Pillar I Zakat Foundation USA I Trust For
Malnutrition And Stunted Growth I Rotary Club of St. Catharines South I UNHCR Canada I
UNRWA USA I WATAN Foundation I Zam Zam Foundation
Humaniti is building a movement fueled by anyone and everyone, while a team of key perspectives steers us forward.
Our organization is governed by a diverse board of directors and is supported by a team of advisors under the leadership of our executive director.
Decisions are made in consultation with all relevant internal stakeholders, including the board, advisors, and staff as appropriate.
Humaniti takes a practical approach to risk management and has ongoing assessments of our risk profiles. Our framework is aligned with our purpose, values, and strategic objectives.
Our risk management practices focus on six key areas:
GOVERNANCE I FINANCE I FUNDING PARTNERSHIPS I CULTURE CONTINGENCIES
When we work together, our impact is exponential.
(Keep in mind this would include all program-related expenses)
IMPACT -10% admin fees
Humaniti works with a roster of global NGOs, nonprofit agencies, and innovative organizations highly effective in delivering aid and services to vulnerable communities.
We are constantly collaborating, strategizing, leveraging technology, and combining resources to ensure donor funds are allocated efficiently and enabling the most significant impact possible.
We work with partners who have the capacity and expertise to transform lives on a global scale.
Every dollar counts.
Humaniti is committed to the responsible stewardship of donor funds. We maintain our pledge to keep administration fees under 10% of revenues. That means 90% of funds raised are used directly or indirectly to support programs that deliver real, tangible change to people’s lives.
Billions of people are struggling, and the causes are many.
Humaniti and our partners work to address a broad range of issues responsible for the vast majority of suffering in the world. If we can make historic changes in all of these areas, we can make it for humanity as a whole.
Our programs are as unique as the communities they serve. We don’t do one-size-fits-all solutions.
We collaborate with local leaders and community members to understand the challenges they face.
This allows us to tailor our programs to address root causes, honour cultural sensitivities, and create sustainable solutions that these communities can feel ownership over.
Building capacity, one community at a time
We lead initiatives that empower local people and communities to take charge of their development. Through educational programs, vocational training, and communityled projects, our goal is to create lasting positive change from within.
By investing in the skills and knowledge of community members, Humaniti programs help enable self-sufficient environments where individuals and communities can thrive independently.
At Humaniti, we’re driven to make an impact on all people in all corners of society, irrespective of backgrounds, origins, beliefs, or ideological differences. We want everyone to join our mission to create a more equitable and harmonious world for all.
Showing up where our humanity is needed most.
We understand that some individuals are proven to face more hardships than others, which is why we strategically direct our efforts to those who are the most marginalized, impoverished, and grappling with systemic barriers.
Our programs prioritize the most vulnerable groups which include:
Our goal is to create truly transformative solutions that uplift communities and break the cycle of suffering. We provide resources, empower voices, and catalyze change so the world’s most vulnerable have the support and opportunities they need to live a full life.
64,150 QURBANI MEALS
We supported food-insecure households in 9 countries with a month’s worth of Qurbani meals.
Together we nourished people with 1,363,894 meals in 2023
99,000+ MEALS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS
We’re providing over a year’s worth of nutritious daily meals for low-income students.
Close to a billion people live on an empty stomach, while almost half of all food in the Western world is thrown directly into the garbage. Humaniti is on a mission to restore people’s right to nutritious food and the full life we all deserve.
15,000+ MEALS DURING RAMADAN
Provided our brothers and sisters in four countries with iftar meals and food packages
29,000+ LOCAL MEALS
We brought nutritious, ready-toeat meals to Canadian individuals and families in need.
11,251 MEALS FOR MALNOURISHED WOMEN & CHILDREN
We delivered healthy food supplies to people in Pakistan with dire nutritional needs.
4,000+ WORLD KINDNESS DAY MEALS
We spread kindness with the gift of a healthy, hearty meal for Canadians who are going without.
200 MOTHER’S DAY MEALS
We gave much-needed nourishment to vulnerable Canadian mothers and their children.
75 NOURISHING ORPHANED CHILDREN
We brought nutritional support to children who’ve been orphaned by disaster and poverty.
Together we replenished hope for 1,247,127 people in 2023.
860,000 CLEAN WATER FOR PEOPLE IN GAZA
Our partners’ systems provided a clean water source for almost 1M Gazans in desperate need.
A lack of clean water robs people of their health and their whole lives, as women and children must risk everything to retrieve it. Humaniti is using technology and manpower to bring sustainable clean water sources where they’re desperately needed.
5,000 RESTORED ACCESS FOR PEOPLE IN BENIN
We installed six wells in waterscarce regions that will support thousands in the years to come.
54 SOLAR BOXES YIELDING 10,000 LITERS DAILY
We installed sustainable water sources in remote regions across Pakistan and Yemen where water is scarce.
2,000 CANADIAN STUDENTS SUPPORTED
We provided the necessary tools for children from low socioeconomic neighbourhoods to thrive in school.
Together we empowered 21,409 minds in 2023.
225 PAKISTANI STUDENTS AND FAMILIES RECEIVING MEALS EVERY DAY
We provided daily nutritional support for students, staff, and their families.
Education is the gateway to opportunity and everyone deserves to grow their knowledge, gain skills, and thrive. Humaniti is ensuring that the most vulnerable groups, especially children have access to education that will transform their future.
500 PALESTINIAN STUDENTS SUPPORTED
We delivered school supplies to bright, young minds who are eager to learn and grow despite facing tremendous challenges such as war, conflict and violence in their daily lives.
75 PAKISTANI ORPHANS PROVIDED EDUCATION
We’re helping children who’ve lost everything, to hope for a better future, stay in school and change their future.
50 YEMENI WOMEN TURNED ENTREPRENEURS
We are providing the tools & training for them to run microfactories, earn income, and thrive.
42 DEAF CHILDREN PROVIDED EDUCATION
We’ve been providing education tailored to their needs for a year in Pakistan.
Together
we helped heal 84,642 people in 2023
20,000 HEALTHCARE FOR PEOPLE IN PAKISTAN
We enabled subsidized healthcare for Pakistanis who are struggling without support.
Access to doctors, medicines, and life-saving surgeries should not be an impossible luxury, but it is for half of the world. Humaniti is working around the clock to build and support medical facilities that will reduce needless suffering globally.
3,000 GAZANS GIVEN MEDICAL TREATMENT
We constructed a new wing in the Al Aqsa Hospital to treat thousands of cases annually.
25 ORPHANS PROVIDED TRAUMA SUPPORT IN GAZA
We’re providing a year’s worth of holistic support for their physical and mental well-being.
Together we created a safe haven for 1,753 brave souls in 2023
925+ SHELTER & AID FOR EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS
We’ve provided a year’s worth of essential support to 600 people in Syria and 325 in Turkiye.
There is enough space on Earth to shelter everyone, and yet a billion people have no roof over their heads. Humaniti is constantly expanding projects to meet this immediate physical need and restore a sense of safety for individuals, families, and children.
75 A HOME FOR PAKISTANI ORPHANS
We gave children traumatized by disaster and loss a place to feel safe and protected.
Together we brought relief to 1,965,016 survivors in 2023
TURKIYE-SYRIA EARTHQUAKES
15,187 PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR TRAUMATIZED SURVIVORS
We provided safe spaces for trauma survivors to share their pain and heal together
4,000 BROUGHT FOOD TO FAMILIES IN THE FIRST FEW DAYS AND WEEKS
A week’s worth of nutritious food including tuna, mortadella, dates, beans, cheese and juice.
Climate, conflict, and poverty are keeping billions of people in a state of immediate desperation.
Humaniti works through the night to ensure we’re on the front lines of our world’s worst disasters, bringing essential supplies and vital care where it’s needed right now.
3,000 SURVIVORS SUPPORTED WITH ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Distributed blankets, mattresses, plastic sheets, and hygiene kits to displaced families
1,316 DELIVERED MORE NOURISHMENT AND SHELTER
Provisions included tents, sleeping bags, and ready-to-eat meals.
TURKIYE-SYRIA EARTHQUAKES
100 BUILT NEW HOMES FOR DISPLACED SYRIAN FAMILIES
Due to the outpouring support, we exceeded our goal and built 100 homes for families in need of shelter.
ETHIOPIA DROUGHTS
70 MOVED DISPLACED SYRIAN FAMILIES INTO DIGNIFIED SHELTERS
These containers have electricity, clean water, plumbing, and protection from harsh weather.
BROUGHT RELIEF TO THE DROUGHT-STRICKEN PEOPLE OF OROMIA
We provided nutritious food supplies to those impacted by food insecurity caused by ongoing droughts and internal conflicts.
DELIVERED FOOD AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
TO THOSE AFFECTED
We distributed prepared meals and food baskets including flour, oil, sugar, beans, tea, and rice. AFGHANISTAN EARTHQUAKE
BROUGHT RELIEF IN THE FIRST WEEK OF 2023 CRISIS
We were on the ground immediately delivering blankets, clothes, food, water, and hygiene kits
RAISED SPIRITS DURING RAMADAN
We gave Iftar meals, eid clothes, and food packs in Al-Quds, Gaza, and surrounding regions.
NOURISHED AS MANY DISPLACED PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE
We brought food and essential supplies to shelters in Gaza City, Al Rimal, Al Shati Camp, and Al Naser.
FACILITATED URGENT HEALTHCARE AND HEALING
We supported the Al Kuwaiti Hospital, Al Shifa Complex with medical supplies, equipment, and medicine.
SUPPORTED VICTIMS OF THE JENIN ATTACK
We provided medical supplies, food vouchers, and other essential items to those affected.
BROUGHT HOPE TO RECOVERING SURVIVORS
We delivered ready-to-eat meals and dignity kits to Al Aqsa Hospital, Jabalia, and Deir al-Balah camps.
Together we cared for 142 orphans, one of the most vulnerable groups in 2023
75 CARING FOR ORPHANS IN PAKISTAN
We’re supporting these children with food, water, shelter, and education for at
least a year.
150 million children have no parents, no support system, and nowhere to turn. Humaniti is determined to help as many orphaned children as possible with holistic care to support their mental and physical well-being and most of all their future.
25 CARING FOR ORPHANS IN GAZA
We’re providing full care, life essentials, and trauma support to these brave young survivors.
Together we supported 1,627 single-parent households in 2023
Single parents are under immense pressure with all household responsibilities on their shoulders, and 84% of them are women. Humaniti is bringing support and opportunity to these households so that single parents and their children are set up for success.
Performing life-saving heart surgery for babies and children with congenital heart defects in Tanzania
Restoring wells and enabling solar-powered clean water sources in Gaza
Deploying a mobile clinic in Somalia to provide healthcare to up to 25,920 individuals annually.
Installing solar water boxes in Yemen and Pakistan, each yielding 10,000 litres of clean water daily
Supplying families in Yemen with a sustainable food source and financial capability through agricultural products and equipment
We have big plans in the months and years ahead. Here are some priorities already underway in 2024.
Delivering emergency relief supplies to survivors in Gaza
Facilitating orthopedic surgeries in Gaza (goal to treat 80,000 cases)
Providing emergency relief, hot meals to victims of the recent flood in Sri Lanka
Providing food, beverages, and social services to earthquake victims in Turkiye
Renovating schools for Syrian refugee children to continue their education
Establishing comprehensive emergency shelter for displaced families in Rafah, Gaza
Serving Ramadan + Eidi meals in 15 countries
Bringing nutritious food to families facing starvation in Gaza
Sending expert medical support to remote, underserved regions in Bangladesh
Supporting preschool children in South Africa with a year’s worth of groceries and cleaning supplies for their families
In 2024 and beyond, we will continue to focus on solving the world’s most monumental challenges.
Strengthening health systems, promoting preventative healthcare, and responding to health emergencies.
Addressing immediate water needs, investing in infrastructure, and expanding water sources in vulnerable communities worldwide
Addressing immediate nourishment needs and investing in sustainable food Systems for the most foodinsecure communities.
Expanding our ability to provide holistic care to children who have been orphaned by conflict, disaster, or poverty.
Providing safe and dignified housing to individuals and families affected by disasters, conflicts, and displacement.
Equipping vulnerable groups with tools, resources, and support to help them thrive, grow, and reach their potential.
Bringing immediate assistance and essential aid to those affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies.
Opening doors to education that will in turn open doors to a better life for countless deserving people.
Developing solutions that respect our environment and devising approaches to reduce suffering caused by climate change.
It’s going to be a busy year. But if we want to save a billion lives, we’ve got a lot more work to do. And we can’t do it without you.
Your contribution is key to the success of our mission. Every single donation we receive is essential because pooling single donations is exactly how we drive change.
When you support our appeals & programs with even a few dollars, that donation has a journey all its own; one that ends with someone’s life being changed.
Maybe it’s a child not going hungry, a family securing a roof over their heads, or a disaster victim having life-saving surgery.
Every donation leads to a transformation. We keep all of our donors updated through various channels on how their donation was used and whose lives were impacted. Our world makes it easy to look away and decide not to help, but you decided otherwise and you deserve to know the impact your decision made possible.
We also provide donors with progress updates because it’s exciting to see the scope of change we’re making, and we want you to get excited too. This is what a real movement feels like!
How will your donation change lives in 2024? You’ll be the first to know.
Over four million lives have been touched by your generosity in 2023 alone. And we’re already in the process of reaching millions more in 2024.
In 2023, it seemed like the world suffered from an avalanche of disasters and conflicts. We did everything in our power to be on the frontlines, wherever vulnerable people were in the grip of crisis. Thanks to our incredible donors, Humaniti impacted more people than ever before.
Over four million lives have been touched by your generosity in 2023 alone. And we’re already in the process of reaching millions more in 2024.
We’re expanding our outreach to impoverished communities, addressing the global need for nutritious food. We’re implementing innovative projects to combat the water crisis, supporting medical missions and mobile healthcare, enhancing our programs
to protect women and children, providing homes for refugees and IDPs across disaster zones, and deepening our support for education and nutrition for students, orphans, and vulnerable families.
I’m thrilled to share that Humaniti has now expanded to the US with our newly registered 501(c)3 charity, Humaniti Foundation. In a few short months, we have engaged in relief projects that have impacted the lives of over 76,000 people globally.
Over 20,000 refugees and IDPs will receive life-saving medical supplies, which Humaniti Foundation has already shipped, and our local US engagement has begun to provide food, shelter, and college tuition to Indigenous orphans who have exited the foster care system.
We are already impacting lives thanks to your support. More great news to share as Humaniti Foundation will also be registered in Canada as a CRA approved
charity. This exciting development will allow our Canadian donors to recieve tax receipts for their donations to our life-saving programs.
But our 2024 vision is incomplete without our local impact. In addition to our other programs supporting Canadians in need, Humaniti has launched Thrivers, a program that provides resume building, professional development, job placements, and career growth for those experiencing barriers to employment, including new Canadians and single parents. We will also be expanding our mental health and food security programming to support more vulnerable Canadians facing issues including poverty, displacement and domestic abuse.
As we reflect on what was accomplished in 2023, I’m grateful for the trust and unwavering support you gave us. Humaniti’s network is growing and your commitment to a better world is inspiring us to reach more of our neighbours in need. I’m counting on your
compassion and generosity in 2024 as we deliver aid, impact and hope! Here’s to changing a billion lives!
With
gratitude,
M. Firaaz Azeez Global Executive Director
