AFS brings together Syrian and international partners with a collective mission to deliver humanitarian assistance while strengthening locally-driven resilience and recovery in Syria

3.85Million

The estimated number of people assisted by AFS-funded projects*

*Figure includes individuals assisted through projects funded by AFS’s predecessor the Aid Fund for Northern Syria (AFNS) from December 2022 to January 2025.

What is AFS?

The Aid Fund for Syria is a humanitarian multi-donor pooled fund championing locally-led system-strengthening and innovative solutions to address humanitarian needs. As an enabler of the Humanitarian-Development-Peacebuilding (HDP) Nexus, it provides direct funding to local, national and international organisations across Syria in all humanitarian sectors.

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Donors contributing funds to AFS

$119m

Total investment in the Fund

Projects funded

How is AFS governed?

AFS is overseen by an independently chaired Steering Board composed of national and international NGOs and international donors. Syrian civil society representatives participate as observers. AFS is committed to continuously refining its governance structure to enhance representation and inclusivity.

The fund manager is Adam Smith International, a global advisory firm and registered B Corp specialising in international development.

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