Hands Up Foundation is now Action Syria

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Despite political shifts, the humanitarian need in Syria remains vast. 16.7 million people still need urgent support, 2.4 million children are out of school, and 90% of the population lives in poverty.

This is not the end of the crisis — it’s a new chapter, and right now, your support is still urgently needed.

What we do

We’re a small, forward-thinking charity which believes in giving Syrians a hand up, not a handout. We're teaching 80 Syrian refugee children, and delivering prosthetics to amputees in north-west Syria. We are also working with our partners to assess how we can best respond in Syria’s new phase post the Assad regime. As Syria begins to rebuild, we’re here for as long as we’re needed.

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Health

Action Syria funds vital medical care to underserved areas, including prosthetics for amputees and support for primary healthcare centres.

Education

With our funding, 80 Syrian children from refugee camps in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley can go to school.

Emergencies

We're ready to act quickly when emergency strikes, whether that’s an earthquake, disease outbreak or conflict.

How you can help

There are so many ways to help; you can donate directly to Action Syria, or do you prefer to fundraise? Whether you’re into cooking, running, singing, hosting dinner parties, or something else entirely – we’ve got a fundraiser for you. 

Beyond The Headlines key takeaways
Beyond The Headlines key takeaways

On Wednesday 23rd April 2025, Action Syria CEO, Rose Essam, sat down with Trustees Mazen Gharibah and George Butler, to explore what life is like for Syrian communities today. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation.  

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