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== Alleged extremist ties ==
== Alleged extremist ties ==
[[Andrew Gilligan]] reported that in 2003, the FBI said Human Appeal had a "close relationship" wit Hamas. The US state department, in leaked cables from 2003, also associated Human Appeal with Hamas and said that "members of its field offices in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Chechnya had connections to al-Qaeda associates". In 2011, Human Appeal co-hosted events with [[Raed Salah]] of the [[Islamic Movement in Israel]] and with [[Haitham al-Haddad]]. In 2012, after the counter-extremism unit in the Department of Education intervened, they were banned from an event at a Manchester school. <ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/terrorism-in-the-uk/11910236/Terror-link-charity-was-due-to-host-joint-official-reception-with-Tory-party.html Terror-link charity was due to host joint official reception with Tory party], Telegraph, Andrew Gilligan, 3 October 2015</ref>. However, [[Peter Oborne]] reported that Gilligan "contains a number of unsubstantiated claims, all of which Human Appeal denies." <ref> [https://www.middleeasteye.net/columns/why-conservatives-were-wrong-cancel-tonight-s-muslim-charities-event-manchester-1598795478]</ref>
[[Andrew Gilligan]] reported that in 2003, the FBI said Human Appeal had a "close relationship" wit Hamas. The US state department, in leaked cables from 2003, also associated Human Appeal with Hamas and said that "members of its field offices in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Chechnya had connections to al-Qaeda associates". In 2011, Human Appeal co-hosted events with [[Raed Salah]] of the [[Islamic Movement in Israel]] and with [[Haitham al-Haddad]]. In 2012, after the counter-extremism unit in the Department of Education intervened, they were banned from an event at a Manchester school. <ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/terrorism-in-the-uk/11910236/Terror-link-charity-was-due-to-host-joint-official-reception-with-Tory-party.html Terror-link charity was due to host joint official reception with Tory party], Telegraph, Andrew Gilligan, 3 October 2015</ref>. However, [[Peter Oborne]] reported that Gilligan's piece "contains a number of unsubstantiated claims, all of which Human Appeal denies." <ref> [https://www.middleeasteye.net/columns/why-conservatives-were-wrong-cancel-tonight-s-muslim-charities-event-manchester-1598795478]</ref>


In 2008, Israel listed Human Appeal as a banned association due to links with [[Union of Good]] and alleged fundraising for Hamas.<ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/pressroom/2008/pages/defense%20minister%20signs%20order%20banning%20hamas-affiliated%20charitable%20organizations%207-jul-2008.aspx Defense Minister signs order banning Hamas-affiliated charitable organizations], MFA Israel, 7 July 2008</ref><ref>[https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/human-appeal-international-linked-to-bendigo-mosque/news-story/7d997d945755029a7b8e9b77389371dc Human Appeal International linked to Bendigo mosque], The Australian, 16 October 2015</ref> The [[Nine Eleven Finding Answers Foundation]] said Human Appeal, along with other British Muslim charities, was an early participant in the Union of Good, an international network designated a terrorist organisation by the US in 2008.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11114599/Government-donation-to-Muslim-Charities-Forum-denounced-as-madness.html Government donation to Muslim Charities Forum denounced as "madness"], Camilla Turner, Telegraph, 23 September 2014</ref> The UK Charity Commission interviewed spoke to involved charities in 2009, confirmed with them they were not members, and closed its investigation. .<ref>{{Cite news|title = Islamic charities in UK fear they are being unfairly targeted over extremism|url = https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jul/22/muslim-charities-uk-targeted-extremism-fears|newspaper = The Guardian|date = 2015-07-22|access-date = 2016-02-01|issn = 0261-3077|language = en-GB|first = Alex|last = Delmar-Morgan}}</ref>{{better source|reason=The source doesn't mention Human Appeal, but only MCF|date=October 2018}}}}
In 2008, Israel listed Human Appeal as a banned association due to links with [[Union of Good]] and alleged fundraising for Hamas.<ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/pressroom/2008/pages/defense%20minister%20signs%20order%20banning%20hamas-affiliated%20charitable%20organizations%207-jul-2008.aspx Defense Minister signs order banning Hamas-affiliated charitable organizations], MFA Israel, 7 July 2008</ref><ref>[https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/human-appeal-international-linked-to-bendigo-mosque/news-story/7d997d945755029a7b8e9b77389371dc Human Appeal International linked to Bendigo mosque], The Australian, 16 October 2015</ref> The [[Nine Eleven Finding Answers Foundation]] said Human Appeal, along with other British Muslim charities, was an early participant in the Union of Good, an international network designated a terrorist organisation by the US in 2008.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11114599/Government-donation-to-Muslim-Charities-Forum-denounced-as-madness.html Government donation to Muslim Charities Forum denounced as "madness"], Camilla Turner, Telegraph, 23 September 2014</ref> The UK Charity Commission interviewed spoke to involved charities in 2009, confirmed with them they were not members, and closed its investigation. .<ref>{{Cite news|title = Islamic charities in UK fear they are being unfairly targeted over extremism|url = https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jul/22/muslim-charities-uk-targeted-extremism-fears|newspaper = The Guardian|date = 2015-07-22|access-date = 2016-02-01|issn = 0261-3077|language = en-GB|first = Alex|last = Delmar-Morgan}}</ref>{{better source|reason=The source doesn't mention Human Appeal, but only MCF|date=October 2018}}}}

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Human Appeal
Founded1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Founded atManchester
TypeInternational NGO
Focus
List
    • Conflict Zones
    • Sustainable Livelihoods
    • Education
    • Health & Nutrition
    • Orphans and Child Welfare
    • Water Sanitation & Hygiene
    • Emergency Relief
    • Integrated Development
HeadquartersManchester
Location
  • 1 Cheadle Point, Carrs Road, Cheadle, SK8 2BL, UK
Area served
Worldwide
Websitehumanappeal.org.uk

Human Appeal is a British international development and relief charity based in Manchester. It was established in 1991.[1]

As a UK registered charity 1154288 and UK registered company 8553893, the charity's goals include:

"The prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty."

The charity is made up of a diverse staff and works in 25 countries. It runs targeted poverty relief programmes in the following areas:

• Emergency response – providing humanitarian aid and responding to natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. In particular, the charity specialises in water purification and sanitation systems, food security, and building large shelters.

• Sustainable development – concentrating on poverty alleviation, income generation, skills and training, education (both building schools and curriculum development), health (maternal health and child health) and gender equality.

In the past, the charity was known as Human Appeal International but was restyled in 2018. It is now known as Human Appeal.[2]


Patronage

Human Appeal is a patron of Mosaic Network, an organisation founded by HRH the Prince of Wales in 2007. Its aim is to inspire young people from disadvantaged communities to become aware of their talents and achieve their potential.[3]

Celebrities and Political Support

Human Appeal has had a wide variety of celebrity support, most notably from past and present footballers from English Premier League clubs Chelsea and Arsenal. This includes the likes of Eden Hazard, John Terry, Branislav Ivanović, Demba Ba, Samuel Eto'o and Abou Diaby supporting Human Appeal's children's projects in Senegal.[4] Human Appeal was also supported by Pele on their 25th anniversary celebrations in Manchester 2016. In March 2016 Angelina Jolie visited the Greek island of Lesbos to witness the conditions of refugees fleeing to Europe and visited Human Appeal's transit camp medical facilities.

A number of MPs and politicians have been to see Human Appeal’s work overseas. Former Secretaries of State for International Development Clare Short and Andrew Mitchell visited their work in Turkey in 2017.[5] In 2016, Stephen Bubb, Chief Executive of ACEVO, travelled to Lebanon in order to visited their work.[6] Conservative MP Flick Drummond, Liberal Democrat MP Mark Williams and Scottish National Party (SNP) MP Joanna Cherry QC visited Human Appeal's work in the West Bank[7] and Labour MP Diane Abbott has visited projects in Lebanon and Turkey.[8] Andy Burnham MP, Kate Green MP, and Jim McMahon MP are amongst the supporters of their Wrap Up Manchester project during recent years.[9][10] Dominic Grieve MP, Keir Starmer MP, and Nabila Ramdani attended the ‘Welcoming Ramadan’ charity dinner in Westminster in 2017,[11] whilst Mary Robinson MP visited Human Appeal’s headquarters in February 2018.[12]

In June 2018, UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie visited west Mosul in order to raise awareness for the ongoing struggles the families in the area have to endure. Human Appeal as the official partner of UNHCR is providing cash assistance for families returning to the city so they can repair their bombed-out homes. Together with UNHCR, the initiative aims to reach 1,500 families this year.[13]

Offices

Human Appeal has offices in the UK (Manchester, London, Birmingham and Leicester), France, Spain and Ireland.

Although it shares the one founder and organisational name, it is a separate organisation from Human Appeal Australia[14] and Human Appeal UAE.[15]

Memberships and Key Partnerships

Human Appeal is a member of Bond (the UK membership body for non-governmental organisations working in international development).[16] It is a member of the Muslim Charities Forum.[17]

Human Appeal states that its key partners include the World Food Programme, UNOCHA, UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF and many others.

Orphan Sponsorship

Human Appeal has a large Orphan sponsorship programme which currently supports thousands of orphans around the world. Sponsorship is paid directly to the beneficiaries, providing them with food, clothing and school equipment.[citation needed]

Recent International Projects and Local Commitment

Since 2011 Human Appeal amongst other British Muslim Charities has been a strong supporter of Syrian refugees. Human Appeal has been providing monthly deliveries of flour for hundreds of bakeries in Syria, thousands of blankets, heaters, tents, and charcoal. In February 2018, Human Appeal called for immediate ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta and pointed out the devastating situation of civilians in the area. Nearly 400 people were said to have been killed and hundreds more injured during a siege on the town east of Damascus, making it a “massacre worse than Aleppo”.[18] British Muslim Charities have raised nearly £250million in response to the crisis.[19]

In early 2016 the Isle of Man for has donated £30.000 to support Human Appeal’s work on the island of Lesbos which has become a main access point of Syrian refugees arriving in Europe.[20]

In March 2016 Human Appeal has completed a three-month project during which four Gaza universities were rebuilt and £227,000 contributed. Human Appeal also provided a wider variety of support to the universities and their students, including upgrading IT facilities, financial support for students unable to pay fees, and new lab equipment.[21]

In August 2017 Human Appeal was awarded over £4.3 million by the UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) in order to distribute help in Mosul, Iraq after the liberation from ISIS. Human Appeal has one of the largest operations in Iraq and are concerned with poverty and desperation in Mosul. They are also one of only a few aid agencies with offices inside Mosul. Since July 2017, more than 3,200 families have been equipped with shelter kits. Up to 36,000 families will receive such kits by the end of the year.[22] In July 2018, one year after the liberation of Mosul from ISIS, Human Appeal are on the ground, helping to rebuild the city. An estimated $1 billion is needed to rebuild the city’s infrastructure such as electricity, schools, and homes. Human Appeal’s work now focuses on helping people to return home safely, helping with shelter, and rebuilding schools and homes. [23]

Besides many long-term projects, Human Appeal is also known for its fast response to crises. After the floods in North England, the Bradford District Council was supported during the clearing up process in late 2015.[24]

In January 2016 Human Appeal worked with the Slough Khidman Community Trust providing winter survival kits - backpacks containing gloves, blankets and dental floss for homeless people to stay warm in the winter.[25] Later that year, in October 2016, Human Appeal announced the Wrap Up Manchester campaign asking the Greater Manchester public to donate unwanted winter coats to help people in need through the cold months. Over 1.100 donated coats were distributed to homeless shelters, refugee centres, elderly organisations, and other charities.[26] As part of their winter appeal, Human Appeal organised The Comedy Show which toured in December 2016. Aamer Rahman, Imran Yusuf, Mo Amer, Guz Khan, Aatif Nawaz, Nabil Abdul Rashid, and Tez Ilyas presented their comedy program in 25 UK cities to raise awareness and donations that helped refugees through the hardest months of the year.[27]

Following this campaign and many other projects, Human Appeal was named “Charity of the Year” at the 2017 British Muslim Awards for their outstanding achievements and contribution to British society.[28]

In summer 2017, Human Appeal launched an appeal for the victims of the Manchester attack, raising £27,000 in the matter of days.[29]

Most recently, Human Appeal announced that the successful 2016 Wrap Up Manchester campaign will be repeated during the winter 2017/2018. Human Appeal aims to collect 21,000 coats in order to distribute them among homeless people living on the streets of Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow.[30]

Alleged extremist ties

Andrew Gilligan reported that in 2003, the FBI said Human Appeal had a "close relationship" wit Hamas. The US state department, in leaked cables from 2003, also associated Human Appeal with Hamas and said that "members of its field offices in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Chechnya had connections to al-Qaeda associates". In 2011, Human Appeal co-hosted events with Raed Salah of the Islamic Movement in Israel and with Haitham al-Haddad. In 2012, after the counter-extremism unit in the Department of Education intervened, they were banned from an event at a Manchester school. [31]. However, Peter Oborne reported that Gilligan's piece "contains a number of unsubstantiated claims, all of which Human Appeal denies." [32]

In 2008, Israel listed Human Appeal as a banned association due to links with Union of Good and alleged fundraising for Hamas.[33][34] The Nine Eleven Finding Answers Foundation said Human Appeal, along with other British Muslim charities, was an early participant in the Union of Good, an international network designated a terrorist organisation by the US in 2008.[35] The UK Charity Commission interviewed spoke to involved charities in 2009, confirmed with them they were not members, and closed its investigation. .[36][better source needed]}}

Alleged links to the funding of terrorism made by the Jewish Chronicle in 2012 were withdrawn and an apology was issued in May 2013 after the allegations were deemed untrue and damages paid.[37]

Awards and nominations

In 2013, Human Appeal was awarded the International Charity Award at Global Peace and Unity.

In January 2015, Human Appeal was nominated for the Charity of the Year award at the British Muslim Awards.[38]

In January 2017, Human Appeal was awarded Charity of the Year at the British Muslim Awards[39] for their outstanding achievements and contribution to British society.[40]

References

  1. ^ Extract from the Central Register of Charities maintained by the Charity Commission for England and Wales: Human Appeal International
  2. ^ https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/24-30-september-2018/human-appeal-gets-a-new-visual-identity-designed-by-johnson-banks/
  3. ^ http://www.mosaicnetwork.co.uk/mosaic-announces-new-patrons-at-clarence-house-2/
  4. ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3097141/Eden-Hazard-join-former-Chelsea-striker-Demba-Ba-charity-event.html. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "The Week That Matters for Syria and the World". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  6. ^ "Bubb's Blog". bloggerbubb.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  7. ^ "Caabu and Human Appeal Parliamentary delegation visits the West Bank October 2016 | Caabu". www.caabu.org. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  8. ^ Ltd, Hudson Berkley Reinhart. "The international community must act to prevent famine in Somaliland". www.dianeabbott.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  9. ^ "Human Appeal - UK". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  10. ^ "Last minute appeal to support the 'Wrap Up Manchester' campaign". University of Manchester. 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
  11. ^ "Self-denial should be for Catholics, too | CatholicHerald.co.uk". CatholicHerald.co.uk. 2017-06-01. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
  12. ^ "Visit to Human Appeal". Mary Robinson MP. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
  13. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Angelina Jolie visits West Mosul, where Iraqi families are returning home to ruins". UNHCR. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
  14. ^ https://www.humanappeal.org.au/index.php
  15. ^ https://www.hai.ae/en/home.aspx
  16. ^ Kroessin, Mohammed Ralf (2009) Mapping UK Muslim Development NGOs, Working Paper 30 Religions and Development Research Programme
  17. ^ https://www.muslimcharitiesforum.org.uk/
  18. ^ http://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/240277278-besieged-death-manchester-charity-human-appeal-call-immediate-syria-ceasefire
  19. ^ "The Week That Matters for Syria and the World". The Huffington Post UK. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  20. ^ "Isle of Man donates £50k to humanitarian charities". BBC News. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  21. ^ "Manchester charity help to rebuild Gaza universities". ITV News. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  22. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "After Mosul, UNHCR steps up humanitarian support for returns". UNHCR. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  23. ^ "Mosul 'could take 10 years to rebuild despite liberation from ISIS'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  24. ^ "Keighley recycling centre opened on New Year's Day for flood-damaged items". Keighley News. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  25. ^ "Survival kits handed out to help homeless through winter months in Slough". www.sloughexpress.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  26. ^ "Muslim charity donates 1,000 clothes items to keep Manchester's homeless warm this winter". The Independent. 2016-11-23. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
  27. ^ "This Muslim Comedian Sat Next To Donald Trump's Son On A Plane To Scotland". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
  28. ^ "BBC Local Live: Greater Manchester and East Cheshire on Thursday 26 January 2017". BBC News. 2017-01-26. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  29. ^ "Meeting the Muslim heroes of Manchester". Evening Standard. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  30. ^ "Muslim charity to collect 20,000 coats to give to homeless people over winter". The Independent. 2017-11-16. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
  31. ^ Terror-link charity was due to host joint official reception with Tory party, Telegraph, Andrew Gilligan, 3 October 2015
  32. ^ [1]
  33. ^ Defense Minister signs order banning Hamas-affiliated charitable organizations, MFA Israel, 7 July 2008
  34. ^ Human Appeal International linked to Bendigo mosque, The Australian, 16 October 2015
  35. ^ Government donation to Muslim Charities Forum denounced as "madness", Camilla Turner, Telegraph, 23 September 2014
  36. ^ Delmar-Morgan, Alex (2015-07-22). "Islamic charities in UK fear they are being unfairly targeted over extremism". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
  37. ^ "Human Appeal International: an apology". The Jewish Chronicle. 30 May 2013.
  38. ^ "British Muslim Awards 2015 finalists unveiled". Asian Image. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  39. ^ Ramchurn, Sheena (30 January 2017). "Winners are announced at the 5th annual British Muslim Awards 2017 presented by Al Rayan Bank". The Asian Today. Retrieved 1 April 2018. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  40. ^ "BBC Local Live: Greater Manchester and east Cheshire on Thursday 26 January 2017". BBC News. 2017-01-26. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
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