Health
Well-being and care for people in vulnerable situations.
More hands. More hope.
There is always a need for more helping hands.
Who are we?
Hands for Humanity is a volunteer-based humanitarian and social organisation founded in May 2025. We support people in vulnerable and challenging circumstances, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background.
Everyone deserves hope, dignity and the opportunity for a better future. Our humanitarian aid, social initiatives and development projects begin with real needs.
Founded by five volunteers with diverse professional backgrounds and years of humanitarian experience, we work with Danish and international organisations, local partners and volunteers. There is always a need for more helping hands.
Our focus areas
We support vulnerable communities through humanitarian aid, development initiatives and social programmes. With local and international partners, we promote health, education and social well-being.
Education
Creative activities and opportunities to learn together.
Livelihoods
Community, participation and opportunities for a better everyday life.
Emergency Relief
Solidarity and practical support based on real needs.
Child Wellbeing
Space for joy, creativity and welcoming communities.
From five founders to a growing community
Our first initiatives took place at Sandholm Asylum Centre. We celebrated Eid with residents and supported the summer celebration with face painting and creative activities for children.
We are also planning activities at Avnstrup Hjemrejsecenter and in Hvalsø, focusing on well-being, community and support for people in vulnerable situations.
Why work with us?
We support vulnerable communities through humanitarian aid, development initiatives and social programmes. With local and international partners, we promote health, education and social well-being.
Experienced volunteers
There is always a need for more helping hands.
Accountability
We work transparently and respond to real needs.
Needs come first
We start with everyday needs and plan practical support with local partners.
Working together
We bring volunteers and partners together around shared humanitarian goals.
Listening and learning
We listen to participants and partners and use their feedback to improve our activities.
Dignity and inclusion
We treat people with respect, regardless of age, gender, faith or background.
Our Members
Five professional backgrounds. One humanitarian purpose.
Israa Abdel-Razzak
Chair
Disaster and Risk Manager with experience in risk management, emergency preparedness and crime prevention, and more than four years of volunteer experience in the asylum sector, charity work and project management. She leads the overall strategy and administration, including the planning and delivery of initiatives.
Heba Abdel-Razzak
Vice Chair
Social Educator specialising in social and special needs education, with experience in social psychiatry and humanitarian initiatives supporting people in vulnerable situations. She contributes to strategic and administrative work and supports the planning and delivery of initiatives.
Osman Hemade
Treasurer
Finance Specialist experienced in auditing companies across several accounting classes, accounting, financial reporting and data-driven analysis. He oversees the association’s finances and contributes to its strategic and administrative work.
Dewa Safi
Board Member
Health Technology Engineer and Master’s student in Pharmaceutical Design & Engineering, interested in technology, medicine and human well-being. With previous volunteer experience at an asylum centre, she helps plan and deliver activities focused on community, well-being and positive change.
Doha Al-Sherife
Board Member
Disaster and Risk Manager experienced in emergency preparedness, policing and public administration, with nearly one year of volunteer work at a women’s shelter and asylum centres. Her skills include risk assessment, analysis, emergency planning and supporting vulnerable people. She contributes to strategy, administration and initiatives.
Our partners
We believe in cooperation that brings people and organisations together to support people in vulnerable situations. Meet our partners below.
Røde Kors
A humanitarian organisation focused on care and support for people in vulnerable situations.
CEVO for Afviste Asylfamilier
An association focused on rejected asylum-seeking families in Denmark.