Who are we ?
The UFUK Horizon Development Foundation (HDF) was established by a dedicated group of Syrian professionals—doctors, engineers, and researchers—focused on addressing community challenges in times of crisis. As a non-governmental organization, HDF is committed to bridging the gap between immediate humanitarian aid and long-term resilience. We believe that empowering individuals to rebuild and strengthen their capacities is essential for sustainable recovery. Our approach emphasizes a rapid transition from emergency response to resilience-building, with an initial focus on education, protection, and livelihoods, progressing towards early recovery and rehabilitation for the most affected. Registered in Turkey, Iraq, and Syria, HDF operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations. Our mission centers on empowering affected communities and building the capacities of local actors, allowing them to lead crisis response and development efforts. By fostering an inclusive, diverse, and independent civil society, HDF amplifies the voices of local initiatives and NGOs, driving impactful, community-led change.
HDF collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, returnees, host communities, and local and international NGOs. To achieve our mission, we work with experts and employ the necessary resources to strengthen resilience and organizational capacity. Expanding our geographical reach, HDF remains dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations worldwide, working toward a more sustainable future.
Our mission
HDF's mission is to empower women, youth, and children by building their capacities through targeted programs that improve their lives and support labor market integration. Committed to humanitarian principles, we promote social and civil justice with awareness sessions and documentation efforts. In crises, we provide voluntary humanitarian aid to alleviate poverty and assist communities impacted by natural and social disasters. Our mission includes enhancing community health, protecting vulnerable populations, preventing gender-based violence, and creating opportunities to contribute to community stability.
Our vision
HFD envisions a safe and resilient community through a comprehensive approach based on humanitarian principles. Our vision includes protection, human rights awareness, economic empowerment, and ensuring food security Livelihoods, and effective camp management. We are committed to promoting peace and addressing community needs through integrated, cash-based solutions.
Our values
HDF values are built on the foundation of credibility, ensuring that we are trustworthy and reliable in all our actions. We are committed to equality, treating everyone with respect and fairness, and fostering an inclusive environment. Through efficiency and effectiveness, we strive to maximize the impact of our efforts, using resources wisely and achieving meaningful results. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, taking responsibility for our actions and decisions. Finally, we believe in transparency, maintaining openness and honesty in our processes to build trust and foster strong relationships with our communities and our donors.
Where we work ?
We work in Turkey, Syria, and Erbil, providing our services across these regions to meet the diverse needs of our clients and communities.
