POINT was established in 2015 in Turkey as a non-profit humanitarian organization by a group of Syrian diaspora humanitarian partitioners. POINT is fully registered in Turkey, and Iraq, as a humanitarian organization with its HQ based in Gaziantep-Turkey and several field country offices in Syria, and Iraq.
POINT is registered in Turkey, Iraq, and Syria as non-profit organization.
Vision
To stabilize civil communities socially and economically.
Mission
To enhance the knowledge, abilities, and skills, of affected civilians and local actors by providing them with fundamental means and creating opportunities for a greater role in community stabilization.
POINT portfolio focuses on multiple sectors including Early Recovery and Livelihood (ERL), Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Food security and livelihood (FSL), Protection, education, capacity building, and other sectors.
POINT works in three countries (Turkey, Syria, and Iraq) closely with civilians like IDPs, Refugees, Returnees, and host communities, in addition to the local initiatives, local NGOs, and INGOs.
Furthermore, POINT has organized to hire all needed experts, skills, and tools that are necessary for POINT mandate in resilience and organization development.
POINT HQ is based in Gaziantep Turkey to oversee the entire regional operations. POINT Syria field offices are located in Idleb in Azaz. Additionally, POINT has several protocols with the Turkish institutions). In Iraq, POINT has an active registration in both KRI and Iraqi governorates, the field office is in Erbil.
We believe at POINT that the best solutions to support the people in crisis should be by a quick transformation from rapid response to resilience method, as this approach within humanitarian operations is crucial to the first efforts of a community to recover, rise again, and start to use their capacity, starting from education and livelihood at the first stages, ending by early recovery and rehabilitation at later stages.
Why POINT
Background
POINT members bring extensive expertise in humanitarian interventions, early recovery, livelihoods, food security, Camp Coordination Camp and management, and capacity building, drawn from years of experience with renowned international NGOs, NGOs, and UN agencies. This diverse background equips the team with a deep understanding of the complexities of the humanitarian landscape, including the specific needs, challenges, and priorities of different regions. POINT members also have strong analytical skills to assess the evolving context in areas of operation, ensuring projects are designed with local-based approach. Their ability to engage effectively with local partners, including government bodies, civil society organizations, and community leaders, enhances their capacity to implement a wide range of integrated, context-specific projects that address both immediate needs and long-term recovery.
Experts
POINT’s team includes a group of committed experts, consultants, and trainers, all certified by leading organizations and various UN agencies. This extensive expertise ensures that POINT’s interventions are grounded in global best practices and the latest humanitarian standards.
Contributions
The vision and mission of POINT focus on supporting deserving beneficiaries through programs that are designed with significant contributions from the local civil community. These programs are tailored to meet the needs of the communities, fostering local ownership and sustainability.
Principles
POINT adheres to core International Humanitarian principles, including Neutrality and Impartiality, ensuring that its services are available to all individuals in need, regardless of their background, nationality, or affiliation.
Policies
POINT operates with a strong and transparent framework that includes clear objectives, a well-defined structure, strategic vision, and comprehensive policies and procedures. These policies guide all operations, ensuring accountability, consistency, and the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.
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Our Principles
- Humanity:
We believe in respecting human lives, dignity, and freedom. - Impartiality:
we believe that there are no differences between people because of their
nationality, race, religion, caste, or political affiliation. - Neutrality:
We maintain credibility by not taking a position for or against any party. - Commitment:
We devote all the capabilities, resources, and tools to provide the best performance and optimal services to all participating parties. - Inclusive:
We believe that partnerships with individuals, other organizations and communities promote creative and fruitful initiatives.
- Respect:
We believe people affected by disasters can and should be empowered to
contribute to relief, rehabilitation and development efforts.
- Accountability:
we comply with all international humanitarian and professional standards with all parties according to Core Humanitarian Standards CHS, the international standards for quality and accountability
for humanitarian work.
our Objectives
To reduce the suffering of the people affected by disasters through knowledge and protection interventions.
To Support the soc-economic recovery initiatives to develop communities’ market capacity and entrepreneurs to find livelihood opportunities.
To provide civil society organizations and individuals with technical consultations and tools within the field of disaster management preparedness pre, during, and post-recovery phase.
To enhance the positive community participation in the targeted areas for better response and management
our strategy
The Trustees of POINT with support of POINT’s staff and volunteers who are based in different fields of operations have prepared a strategy covering the period 2020 – 2023. This strategy will guide our work to be harmonized with the previous strategy of years 2015 -2020 to ensure we have the maximum positive impact possible on the lives of those devastated by a natural disaster, conflict, and poverty. in our current strategy, the strategic directions will be:
PROMOTING SOCIAL INNOVATION
POINT is evolving to become more innovative and efficient and to respond effectively to the new and emerging needs of the affected civilians.
CLOSER PARTNERSHIPS
we enhance the partnerships as complex vehicles for delivering practical solutions. POINT committed to working closely with partners; adding value to the work of the NGOs working with the civilians through working toward shared goals through a division of labor that all stakeholders agree on.
BETTER RESULTS
With the support of our qualified team and staff and experts, we always seek to be more effective, transparent and accountable, we deliver stronger results for those we serve.
