Our History
Over a Decade of Humanitarian Action & Enduring Impact
6 Sectors
+4.1M Beneficiaries
Our Humanitarian Journey & Impact
Established in 2012 in response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria, Orient for Human Relief & Development (OHRD) launched its field operations across northern Syria and southern Türkiye with an unwavering commitment to human dignity, essential care, and community resilience.
Over more than a decade (2012–2022), OHRD operated as a comprehensive multi-sectoral organization across six core areas: healthcare delivery, education and skills development, humanitarian relief, vocational empowerment, human rights documentation, and cross-border assistance — building enduring impact through principled field action and trusted international partnerships.
Our Medical Centers & Projects
97,706 Beneficiary
Atmeh
136,552 Beneficiary
Maarrat al-Nu'man
42,510 Beneficiary
Jabal Zawiya
6,042 Beneficiary
Haritan
18,196 Beneficiary
Al-Atarib
64,606 Beneficiary
Jisr Al-shughur
228,211 Beneficiary
Kafr Nabl
769 Beneficiary
Hama Country-side
3,955 Beneficiary
Al-Houla
5,033 Beneficiary
Kessab
21,535 Beneficiary
Reyhanli
21,415 Beneficiary
Al-Madina
8,227 Beneficiary
Bariqa
3,399 Beneficiary
Atmeh
26,879 Beneficiary
Kafr Dariyan
9,183 Beneficiary
Al-Kindi
79,128 Beneficiary
Kafr Dariyan
4,222 Beneficiary
Atmeh
19,568 Beneficiary
Ambulance System
3,488 Beneficiary
Rehabilitation Center
398,520 Beneficiary
Orient Medical Center in Idlib
42,103 Beneficiary
Kafr Yahmul Center
12,208 Beneficiary
Dialysis Center
18,476 Beneficiary
Leishmania Clinic
38,462 Beneficiary
Physical Therapy in Idlib
6,531 Beneficiary
Physical Therapy in Atmeh
4,633 Beneficiary
Physical Therapy in Jabal Zawiya
17,000 Beneficiary
Idlib City
11,659 Beneficiary
Kafr Takharim
23,938 Beneficiary
Salqin
38,893 Beneficiary
Armanaz
600/mo Beneficiary
Diagnostic Center - MRI
9,000/mo Beneficiary
Diagnostic Center - CT Scan
1,500/mo Beneficiary
Diagnostic Center - Eco 4D
1000/mo Beneficiary
Diagnostic Center - X-ray
89,510 Beneficiary
Atmeh, Idlib
2,699 Beneficiary
Al-Atarib, Aleppo
349,407 Beneficiary
Reyhanli, Hatay
178,160 Beneficiary
Kirikhan, Hatay
384,019 Beneficiary
15 Medical Points in Camps
1,298 Beneficiary
Medical Point in Jabal Zawiya
42,324 Beneficiary
Dental Clinics, Idlib
13,062 Beneficiary
Dental Clinics, Atmeh
45,510 Beneficiary
Dental Center, Reyhanli
Dental Center, Antakya
10,000/mo Beneficiary
Fast Response Project
3,000+/mo Beneficiary
Nutrition Project
2,000/mo Beneficiary
Mobile Clinic Project
1,500/mo Beneficiary
Psychiatric Clinic Project
Medical Services Provided
Our Educational Centers & Schools
Orient opened several schools and educational centers in Turkey, and worked on rehabilitating dozens of schools inside Syria, providing a safe and sustainable learning environment for thousands of conflict-affected students.
Distributed tablets to schools inside Syria to foster digital learning
Equipped Jabata al-Khashab school with tablets and modern learning tools
Empowering gifted students at Orient School for High Achievers in Reyhanli
Provided notebooks, school bags, and uniforms for thousands of students
Humanitarian Relief Response
Since its founding, Orient has provided diverse relief services reaching over 4.9 million services, including food distribution, hygiene supplies, clothing, blankets, and heaters for displaced people in northwest Syria camps.
IDP Camps
Sheltering and supporting over 2,800 displaced families in equipped camps
750 tents
1
Atmeh Camp
175 tents
2
Darkush Camp
150 tents
3
Hamama Camp
200 tents
4
Mariamin Camp 1
200 tents
5
Mariamin Camp 2
200 tents
6
Darkush Camp 2
170 tents
7
Zarzour Camp
200 tents
8
Killi Camp
Medical Containers
58 specialized medical containers valued over $164M supporting the health sector
58 Specialized Medical Containers
The containers included diverse medications, specialized oncology drugs, and specialized medical supplies, providing continuous qualitative support to the health sector over the years.
This camp was established to provide dignified shelter and integrated care for displaced families within OHRD relief interventions.
Specialized Vocational Workshops
Orient has been committed to providing job opportunities and promoting self-sufficiency for Syrians in Turkey and northern Syria, by establishing two specialized vocational workshops targeting the most vulnerable groups.
Mosaic Workshop
Kafranbel then Reyhanli — Since 2014
Sewing & Embroidery Workshop
Reyhanli, Turkey
Documentation & Human Rights Center
In June 2014, Orient established the Documentation and Human Rights Center with Syrian judges and lawyers, aimed at documenting crimes and violations committed against the Syrian people by all parties without exception, and bringing perpetrators to justice.
Orient in Bulgaria
Orient established a branch in Bulgaria since 2016, following the increasing numbers of Syrian refugees heading to European countries and the hardships they faced on the Greek-Macedonian border, to provide medical and relief services in those areas.
Medical Services
Fixed and mobile medical points for monitoring children's and women's health cases
Food & Educational Aid
Meals, water, baby formula, blankets, and educational support for those stranded at borders
Psychosocial Support
Translation, social guidance, psychological support, and in-kind donations to asylum centers
Where We Operated (2012 – 2022)
Syria
The primary operational field where Orient delivered comprehensive healthcare, education, and relief interventions over a full decade, creating a profound and lasting humanitarian impact.
Türkiye
Hosted an extensive network of medical centers, specialized clinics, and vocational workshops providing essential healthcare, education, and relief to hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees.
Bulgaria & European Borders
Extended cross-border relief and medical missions starting in 2016 to deliver lifesaving aid and psychosocial support to Syrian refugees at European borders, with special care for women and children.
Working for a Better Future
A full decade of dedicated humanitarian work serving humanity and building communities