named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fund A Container
Enables individuals and organizations to sponsor the full transport and logistics of a 40-foot container carrying life-saving aid to conflict-affected regions, with real-time needs determined by local partners.
Nutritional Supplements for Children
Distributes ready-to-use therapeutic foods to treat severe malnutrition in children in Gaza, allowing recovery at home without hospitalization.
Primary Healthcare Center in Northeast Syria
Provides free medical consultations, reproductive health care, medicines, immunizations, and referrals to over 50,000 people in a solar-powered, clean-water-equipped facility.
Rapid Emergency Response Initiatives
Delivers targeted aid during crises such as the 2023 earthquakes, COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing conflict, including medical supplies, shelter tents, and hygiene kits.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 1 activity
- Deliver humanitarian aid via container shipmentsOrganizes and funds the delivery of 40-foot shipping containers filled with essential supplies—including food, hygiene products, winterization items, and household materials—to displaced communities in conflict-affected regions such as Syria, Gaza, Ukraine, Iraq, Lebanon, and Türkiye. Each container’s transportation and last-mile delivery is covered for approximately $10,000–$10,500.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distribute food, hygiene, and winterization suppliesProvides food (rice, pasta, canned goods, fruits, vegetables), hygiene kits (soap, sanitary pads, toothpaste, diapers), and winterization items (clothing, tents, shelter kits) to over 100,000 vulnerable families across Syria, Gaza, and Türkiye, often through community-led distribution networks.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Operate primary healthcare centers in SyriaRuns a free, solar-powered primary healthcare center in Mansoura, Northeast Syria, providing reproductive health care, immunizations, medicines, and referrals to over 50,000 people since 2021, with more than 4,000 consultations conducted monthly.
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International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
- Provide medical aid to conflict-affected regionsDelivers essential medicines, medical equipment (including ventilators, PPE, and mobility aids), and prenatal vitamins to hospitals and clinics in conflict-affected and disaster-stricken areas including Ukraine, Syria, Türkiye, and Guatemala. Since 2016, has delivered over $425 million in medicine and medical equipment and supported 72 medical facilities, contributing to an estimated 130,000 healthy pregnancies through maternal health supplies.
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Malnutrition Treatment and Nutrition Support 1 activity
- Provide nutritional support for children in crisis zonesDistributes therapeutic foods and nutritional supplements to meet the needs of over 20,000 children under five in Gaza, addressing acute malnutrition through targeted food relief programs.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Support home restoration for displaced families in AleppoProvides up to $2,000 per household to repair damaged homes in Aleppo, Syria, enabling displaced families to return to safe, livable housing. Repairs are carried out by local workers and small businesses, typically completed within one week.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct research to counter refugee misinformationPublished the "Three Great Fears" report using evidence-based research to challenge misconceptions about Syrian refugees in the United States, aiming to influence public perception and policy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.78M
Contributions & grants$1.78M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.45M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$539K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$508K
Cash$145K
Investments$0
Liabilities$90K
Net assets$418K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue +91.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHADI MARTINI | CEO | 40 | $163K |
board members · 7
- DR ABDALMAJID KATRANJI — TREASURER
- DR GEORGETTE BENNETT — CHAIRPERSON
- DR LEONARD POLONSKY CBE — DIRECTOR
- DR MALAZ ATASSI — DIRECTOR
- DR YAHYA BASHA — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN WIESNER — DIRECTOR
- MARTIN KALIN — SECRETARY
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Community networks in Ukraine Partner — Works with community networks in Ukraine to ensure medical deliveries reach those most in need.
- Hospitals in Ukraine Partner — Partners with hospitals in Ukraine to provide medical supplies and equipment, supporting continued operations in conflict-affected areas.
- International Rescue Committee Coalition — Dr. Georgette Bennett serves on the Advisory Board of the International Rescue Committee, indicating a leadership-level affiliation.
- Over 100 faith-based & secular partners Partner — Collaborates with a network of more than 100 faith-based, secular, and civic organizations to deliver humanitarian aid.
- Syrian-led networks Partner — Local networks that collaborate with MFA to deliver humanitarian aid including medicine, clean water, food, and non-food items.
- Ukrainian NGOs Partner — Collaborates with Ukrainian NGOs to deliver medical supplies and support to communities affected by conflict.
- advocacy organizations Partner — Advocacy organizations collaborate with MFA to promote humane refugee policies and amplify humanitarian needs.
- businesses Funder — Businesses provide essential financial support for MFA’s programs.
- coalitions Coalition — MFA partners with coalitions to advance shared goals across faith-based, civic, and secular networks.
- community groups Funder — Community groups contribute financially to make MFA’s humanitarian efforts possible.
- community responders Partner — Local responders who partner with MFA to implement humanitarian programs in Syria.
- faith communities Partner — Faith communities collaborate with MFA to raise awareness and mobilize support for displacement crises.
- faith-based and secular organizations Partner — Network of organizations collaborating with Multifaith Alliance to deliver humanitarian aid
- faith-based partners Partner — Collaborates with faith-based organizations as part of a collective effort to support the Syrian people.
- families Funder — Families contribute financially to support MFA’s mission.
- foundations Funder — Foundations provide financial support that enables MFA’s humanitarian work.
- health facilities across the region Partner — Regional health facilities coordinating with MFA to receive and utilize medical supplies during the pandemic.
- in-kind donors Partner — In-kind donors provide high-quality humanitarian goods to support MFA's rapid response efforts.
- individuals Funder — Individuals support MFA’s work through financial contributions.
- lay networks Partner — Lay networks collaborate with MFA to support humanitarian efforts and raise awareness.
- local health providers Partner — Healthcare partners in Syria who work with MFA to deliver medical services and supplies.
- local organizations Partner — Local organizations operating at the grassroots level deliver humanitarian assistance in partnership with MFA.
- local partners Partner — Coordinates with local partners to reach families in need in Gaza.
- local partners Partner — Vetted local organizations in Gaza that distribute therapeutic foods to tent camps, orphanages, and displacement centers.
- medical teams Partner — Medical personnel collaborating with MFA to deliver health services and emergency care in Syria.
- relief suppliers Partner — Relief suppliers work with MFA to deliver humanitarian goods in response to evolving needs.
- religious leaders Partner — Religious leaders work with MFA to raise awareness about displacement and mobilize support.
- secular partners Partner — Collaborates with secular organizations to support Syrian resilience and regional stability.
- student and university groups Partner — Student and university groups partner with MFA to raise awareness and support humanitarian efforts.
- trusted local partners Partner — Local organizations collaborating with MFA to assess needs and distribute aid in Türkiye.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated and Dignity-Centered Aid Deliverymethodology: integrated_relief_distributionBy delivering multi-category essential supplies directly to vulnerable families through trusted local partners, the organization ensures dignified, targeted, and efficient relief because integrated distributions reduce stigma, prevent duplication, and meet holistic needs in crisis settings.
- Local Economic Recovery Through Community Contractingmethodology: local-economic-recovery-through-local-contractingBy contracting local workers and small businesses for reconstruction efforts, the organization stimulates economic recovery and strengthens community ownership because investing in local livelihoods creates sustainable impact beyond immediate aid.
- Locally Led Humanitarian Actionmethodology: locally_led_humanitarian_actionBy designing and directing aid initiatives through local actors and community input, the organization ensures culturally appropriate, timely, and responsive support because those closest to the context have the most accurate understanding of needs and effective delivery pathways.
- Multisector Coalition Mobilizationmethodology: multi-sector_partnershipBy uniting faith-based, secular, and civic organizations into coordinated coalitions, the organization expands the reach and impact of humanitarian aid because diverse networks collectively enhance access, trust, and resource mobilization in complex environments.