The Humanitarian Forum
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The Humanitarian Forum is an international network of NGOs, bringing together both Muslim and Western charities.[1]
The Humanitarian Forum was founded by Dr Hany El-Banna in 2005 and is registered in UK as a charity.[2][3][4]
The goal of the Humanitarian Forum is to help create a conducive, unbiased and safe environment for the implementation of technically sound and principled humanitarian action by;[5]
- providing a platform for dialogue,
- promoting mutual understanding,
- supporting capacity building and development of NGOs and charities,
- advocating for a legal framework for greater transparency and accountability,
- promoting humanitarian principles and standards and
- improving communication and co-operation
Dr. Hany El Banna, founder of Islamic Relief and chairman of the Muslim Charities Forum, is the president of The Humanitarian Forum.