About Us
The Middle East Orphan Relief Foundation (MEORF) is a nonprofit organization based in the Netherlands. We are dedicated to supporting orphaned and injured children in Syria, Gaza, Sudan, and across the Middle East through trusted humanitarian organizations that are present and operating in these countries.
We believe every child deserves safety, dignity, and a chance for a brighter future.
ABOUT US
The Middle East Orphan Relief Foundation (MEORF) is a nonprofit organization based in the Netherlands. We are dedicated to supporting orphaned and injured children in Syria, Gaza, Sudan, and across the Middle East.
We believe every child deserves safety, dignity, and a chance for a brighter future.
OUR MISSION
We exist to support orphaned and vulnerable children in conflict-affected regions across the Middle East and beyond.
Our mission is guided by four key principles:
- Transparency -- every donation and expense is traceable and publicly reported.
- Accountability -- we ensure all funds are used for their intended purpose.
- Collaboration -- we work with trusted orphanages, hospitals, and schools through international humanitarian organizations to ensure that aid reaches children directly.
- Compassion -- we treat every child’s dignity as our highest responsibility.
To achieve our mission, we:
- Provide access to medical care, food, and education by supporting trusted orphanages and international humanitarian organizations who deliver these services directly to children.
- Support orphanages and child-protection centers by helping them cover essential expenses such as heating, shelter maintenance, clothing, food supplies, and psychosocial care.
- Work through established international humanitarian partners -- we work with trusted orphanages, hospitals, and schools through international humanitarian organizations to ensure that all assistance reaches children safely, transparently, and in full compliance with Dutch and EU regulations.
Why the Foundation Was Established
The Middle East Orphan Relief Foundation was founded because no child should carry the consequences of decisions they did not make. When governments and systems fail children, we act with verified partners and clear accountability.
Message from the Founder
My name is Haissam Malas. I was born in Syria but left my homeland decades ago, living in different countries and witnessing the struggles that come with displacement.
As a human rights activist, I have seen how war, poverty, injustice, and loss leave children without the care and protection they need. I also know, from personal experience, how growing up without stability shapes a child’s life forever.
This is why I founded the Middle East Orphan Relief Foundation: to bring hope, healing, and dignity to orphaned and injured children in Gaza, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, and other countries. Every child deserves love, care, and the chance to build a better future.
With your support, together we can give them that chance.
Full transparency (we publish reports and allocations)
Minimal overhead (volunteer-driven)
Verified partners only
Donor updates available on request
OUR HISTORY
MEORF was founded by a Syrian-born human rights activist who experienced firsthand the suffering of displacement and conflict. Having witnessed the lasting scars of injustice on children, the founder established MEORF to bring hope, healing, and dignity to the most vulnerable.
OUR TEAM
The foundation operates mainly through volunteers to minimize costs and ensure that nearly all donations go directly to children. Staff are only hired when volunteers cannot be found.