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| Founded | 1994 |
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| Founder | Mirza Tahir Ahmad |
| Type | International non-governmental organization |
| Registration no. | England & Wales 1149693 |
| Focus | Education/training Advancement of health and saving of lives Prevention and relief of poverty Overseas aid/famine relief |
| Origins | London, United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide - Registered in 52 countries |
| Method | Disaster Relief and Long Term Projects |
Revenue |  $5,590,710 (2017)[1] |
| Website | hfuk |
Humanity First is an international charity that provides disaster relief and long term development assistance to vulnerable communities in 52 countries across 6 continents. The organisation is run by volunteers with diverse skillsets across the world and has access to thousands of extra volunteers worldwide. Volunteer staff in all areas (operations, expert medics, engineers and teachers) often pay their own expenses to support the international projects.
The organisation differentiates itself in the aid industry with a high level of efficiency. Extensive use of volunteers, partnerships and global sourcing result in high levels of funds going straight to projects. Similarly, the value of the aid delivered (projects as well as free man-hours of doctors, engineers and teachers) is greater than the value of donations received. Uniquely, volunteer staff often pay their own international expenses.
As immediate disaster responses conclude, the charity also often begins rehabilitation services through orphan care, water infrastructure and vocational training.[2]
The organisation gained Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
- ^ "Humanity First Resources (Annual Reports 2013-2017)". Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ "Humanity First Homepage". Humanity First. Retrieved 2018-08-20.