The AMAR Story
Today, our work has evolved and now reaches families across the region. Our teams are working right the way across Iraq and Lebanon, ensuring that vulnerable families have access to healthcare, educational services and emergency aid. We keep the name ‘AMAR’, which translates as ‘the builder’ in some Arabic dialects, to remind us of our central mission: rebuilding lives.


The Board
Baroness Nicholson is our Founder and Chairman of the Board. She started AMAR in 1991 in response to Saddam Hussein’s systematic attacks against his own people.
Our Staff
AMAR employs a small team in London to help coordinate, raise funds, publicise and support the overseas operations.

Our Partners
Many of our projects would not be possible without the generous support of our Corporate, Institutional and Event partners.
ABOUT US
AMAR is an award-winning charity that builds and improves the lives and livelihoods of some of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged people.