Human Appeal

Human Appeal is a British international development and relief charity founded in Manchester in 1991. Its core mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower local communities while championing humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. The organization's vision is to become a global agent of change for a just, caring, and sustainable world.

The charity provides a wide range of services, including emergency relief, sustainable development programs, healthcare, education, livelihoods support, orphan sponsorship, food security, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) initiatives. Human Appeal operates in over 25 countries worldwide, with a focus on regions in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, in addition to its work within the UK.

Dr. Mohamed Ashmawey has served as the Chief Executive Officer since April 2019, and was recognized with the "Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award 2022." In April 2026, Human Appeal announced its annual Qurbani food distribution program, which provided over 3.5 million meals last year, and introduced a new Kabsa Qurbani specifically designed for emergency conditions in Gaza. Human Appeal USA, an American affiliate, initiated an internal review in February 2026 concerning payments to an influencer for fundraising services, following scrutiny of its 2024 tax filing.