American Relief Coalition

The American Relief Coalition for Syria (ARCS) is a coalition of secular, non-political, Syrian diaspora led humanitarian organizations that provide multi-sector relief inside of Syria, as well as assistance and services to Syrian refugees in regional host countries and in the United States. Together the efforts of ARCS organizations help millions of Syrians, both those who remain in Syria and those displaced as refugees.

2015 Impact

• Individual donors contributed over $51.9 million, including grants $70.9 million
• Total estimated number of beneficiaries over 5.69 million people (4.17 million inside Syria)
• Members work in all governorates in Syria except for Tartus and Suwayda
• Organizations are represented in 21 US states (and DC)
• Member organizations provide for all of basic needs of refugees.
• 119 schools and 145 hospitals were supported and their doors kept open thanks to member organizations

A Few 2016 Highlights

• Coordinated with NonprofitReady.org to create an online training website for member organizations to learn grant writing, social media, fundraising, financial best practices and more.
• (In Progress) Mapping system allowing member to improve coordination and donor-transparency
• (In Progress) Online platform for ARCS members to share information, best practices, and connect with each other
• Represented member organizations at UN Summit for Refugees and HL meetings
• Held meetings with UN Missions from France, Spain, UK, and US to communicate the urgency of the situation in Aleppo and what ARCS members are doing on the ground