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Bahar Organization
A humanitarian NGO was founded in 2011 in Afrin - Aleppo, Syria. It was officially registered as a Syrian NGO in Türkiye in 2014, and It was registered in Erbil, Iraq in 2017. Bahar provides aid across multiple sectors including health, nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, shelter, protection, and early recovery. Bahar main interventions is to support those affected by conflicts and displacements, particularly in Syria and the surrounding regions (like Erbil and Jordan) [1].
Bahar responded to the humanitarian crises for more than ten year in north-west and north-east of Syria. Following the devastating earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye in 2022, the organization scaled up its work to address life-saving needs. Throughout the 12 years of the Syrian conflict, Bahar continuously expanded its operations to provide assistance to those affected by conflicts and natural disasters.[2]
What makes Bahar Organization stand out is that its founders speak Kurdish- a language spoken by minorities in northwest Syria. The Kurdish spoken in this region differs from the Kurdish language in Kurdistan. Bahar has actively supported Kurdish and Yazidi minorities, as well as Arab communities in the area, fostering inclusivity and assistance across diverse groups.
Bahar Organization operates across a range of critical sectors, including: [3]
- Health and Nutrition: Bahar delivers essential healthcare services through mobile clinics, fixed health facilities, and nutrition programs aimed at combating malnutrition among children and vulnerable groups.
- Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL): The organization implements food assistance programs such as food voucher distribution, agricultural support, and vocational training to strengthen food security and promote sustainable livelihoods in conflict-affected areas.
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): Bahar works to ensure access to clean drinking water, improved sanitation, and hygiene practices. The organization builds and rehabilitates water networks, distributes hygiene kits, and promotes safe hygiene behaviors to prevent waterborne diseases.
- Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFIs): In response to displacement, Bahar provides emergency shelters, builds temporary housing, and distributes essential non-food items such as blankets, cooking sets, and clothing to displaced families.
- Protection: The organization offers specialized protection services to vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). This includes operating safe spaces, providing psychosocial support, and facilitating child protection programs.
- Early Recovery and Livelihoods: Bahar supports early recovery efforts by facilitating vocational training and economic empowerment programs, especially for women and marginalized communities. The organization also aids in rebuilding essential infrastructure to restore stability and foster self-reliance.
Leadership:
- Executive Director: Sharvan Ibesh
- Chairman: Goran Ahmed
- Cofounder: Nayazi Habash
Registration and Presence:
- Founded: 2011 as an initiative in Afrin & Aleppo, Syria.
- Registered in Türkiye: 2014.
- Registered in Erbil, Iraq: 2017.
- ^ "Home :: Bahar Organization". bahar.ngo. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "North-west Syria". reports.unocha.org. 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "News :: Bahar Organization". bahar.ngo. Retrieved 2024-10-15.