White Hands Association is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan, and non-governmental organization dedicated to providing essential services and advancing sustainable development goals.
The association was founded by Syrians for Syrians and officially registered in Turkey in March 2013.
While its headquarters are located in Istanbul, its executive office operates in Gaziantep.
Our mission centers on delivering emergency humanitarian assistance and essential development services and fostering lasting positive change in the lives of vulnerable Syrians in both Syria and Turkey.
White Hands Association is actively engaged in a diverse range of humanitarian initiatives:
- food security
- livelihood programs
- shelter and non-food items distribution
- nutrition
- water and sanitation
- education
- protection and sponsorship
- early recovery
- and healthcare services.
In education, the association has constructed seven new schools, renovated over thirty educational institutions, and sustained the operation of numerous schools since its inception.
Additionally, we have pioneered the establishment of a model residential village comprising more than 430 housing units. This village boasts comprehensive infrastructure, including roads, water supply, sanitation, and electricity. Furthermore, it features a primary school, a mosque, an educational institute, a health center, and a kindergarten.
White Hands has also played a pivotal role in enhancing road infrastructure and sanitation networks in rural Idlib, facilitating the movement of displaced individuals to and from camps.
Our efforts have led to the paving of approximately 40 kilometers of roads, complemented by comprehensive sanitation, water supply, cleanliness, and lighting systems.
The White Hands Association has consistently supported hospitals and medical centers in the health sector by supplying essential equipment, devices, and medical consumables.
Additionally, we have established a blood bank and an oxygen generation station to bolster healthcare services.
Moreover, our association is committed to supporting agricultural projects to ensure a sustainable source of income for Syrian farmers, promoting self-sufficiency, and revitalizing the land.
These agricultural initiatives encompass wheat cultivation, potato farming, seasonal vegetable cultivation, and olive tree cultivation.
In our commitment to empowering and nurturing youth, the White Hands Association conducts vocational training courses for young men and women in northern Syria.
These programs equip participants with the skills and knowledge to enter the job market and pursue lawful livelihoods.