Swaadna Humanitarian Organization (SHO) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and independent civil society organization dedicated to providing humanitarian relief and sustainable development to vulnerable Syrian communities. SHO operates both inside Syria and in countries of asylum, responding to the profound needs created by conflict, displacement, and instability.

Founded in September 2014 by a group of Syrian activists and professionals inside and outside Syria, SHO was established in response to the deepening humanitarian crisis and with a commitment to supporting the most affected populations—particularly women, children, and marginalized groups.

SHO delivers a wide range of programs in emergency and post-conflict settings, focusing on Education and Protection, Livelihoods, Food Security, Women’s Empowerment, Health, and Water Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). Our interventions are designed to both address immediate humanitarian needs and foster long-term resilience and recovery.

With a community-based, rights-driven approach, SHO places affected individuals at the heart of its programming, ensuring their voices shape every stage of intervention. The organization prioritizes human dignity, social protection, and the empowerment of communities to lead their own development.

SHO is a legally registered non-profit organization in Syria and Turkey, operates in alignment with international humanitarian principles. We actively coordinate with national and international actors to enhance the reach, quality, and impact of our programs.

To date, SHO has positively impacted the lives of more than 66,338 individuals through its integrated and inclusive programming—offering hope, opportunity, and support in some of the most challenging environments.

A society where every person has the right—and the responsibility—to participate in managing their community and making a better future.

Swaadna Humanitarian Organization (SHO) is dedicated to supporting and empowering local communities to effectively utilize their natural & human resources, promoting inclusive participation for all members of community , In order to promote the values of effective participation of all segments of society, to achieve an independent society that preserves the human right to a decent life.