Humanity Crew

What Humanity Crew does

Humanity Crew is a non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2015 on Lesvos Island, Greece, by Advocate Maria Jammal, child psychiatrist Dr. Essam Daod, and psychologist Mohammad Mansur in direct response to the Syrian refugee crisis. The organization delivers Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services to communities affected by armed conflicts, forced migration, natural disasters, and public health emergencies, currently operating across 10+ countries including Greece (Lesvos, Athens, Diavata camp), Türkiye, Morocco, Ukraine/Poland, Gaza, Israel, Maui (Hawaii), Myanmar, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Uganda. Its service model is organized around three pillars: Preparedness (pre-disaster capacity building and hub infrastructure), Critical Response ('golden hour' Psychological First Aid and tailored interventions in the weeks and months after a crisis), and Recovery (long-term community-based support and local capacity building). Key offerings include Psychological First Aid delivered on-site (including shorelines and onboard rescue boats), the Skills for Psychological Recovery training program, the Global Mental Health Hub Program, and the Diavata Trauma-Informed School at a Greek refugee camp.

The underlying approach is evidence-based and human-delivered, anchored in WHO-endorsed MHPSS guidelines and culturally and linguistically adapted interventions delivered by clinicians who mirror the backgrounds of affected communities. The organization maintains strategic alignment with the WHO and UNHCR, and partners with entities such as Proactiva Open Arms, Refugee Support Aegean, PICUM, DRC-Danish Refugee Council, Nuru Nigeria, Every Girl Initiative, Imani Resilience, the Cornell Institute of Public Affairs, and several private foundations.

Humanity Crew generates income through individual donations (one-time and monthly recurring options in USD, EUR, GBP, ILS via website), institutional grants from foundations and international organizations for specific projects, crowdfunding campaigns, and US tax-deductible contributions processed through fiscal sponsor Omprakash (a US 501(c)(3)). It functions as a community-led, field-deployed service organization rather than a software or technology vendor — no proprietary software products, APIs, or AI capabilities are disclosed. The organization has reported measurable scale outcomes including 10,000+ beneficiaries reached in the Türkiye earthquake response, 435+ Ukrainian mental health professionals trained in Poland, and 554 individuals plus 350+ educators and psychologists reached in Morocco.

Name

Humanity Crew

Legal name

Humanity Crew

Website

https://humanitycrew.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Humanity Crew is a non-profit founded in 2015 that delivers Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services to crisis-affected populations across 10+ countries, operating preparedness hubs in Greece, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Uganda and deploying rapid-response Psychological First Aid teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Mental Health Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Behavioral Health & Psychosocial Support (HLAJAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), MHPSS & Trauma-Informed Support for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAJ)

Keywords

• Mental health support
• Psychosocial services
• Humanitarian aid
• Crisis intervention
• Trauma care

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through the website using PayPal or credit/debit card in multiple currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, ILS). Options include one-time donations or monthly recurring contributions at preset amounts ($5-$100).
2. Institutional Grants and Funding: Funding from foundations, governments, and international organizations for specific projects and emergency responses. Examples include DRC-Danish Refugee Council for Gaza, KAHANE foundation, McQuade foundation, and various crowdfunding campaigns.
3. Fiscal Sponsorship: Donations are processed through Omprakash, a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as fiscal sponsor, enabling tax-deductible donations for US donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Humanity Crew provides free Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services to communities affected by crises worldwide. Core offerings include Psychological First Aid during the "golden hour" after trauma, Capacity Building Training for local professionals, Preparedness Programs through a network of global hubs, Critical Response Services during emergencies, and long-term Recovery Programs. The organization also operates specialized initiatives such as the Diavata Trauma-Informed School for refugee children.

Product overview

Humanity Crew is a non-profit mental health humanitarian organization that offers a comprehensive suite of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services. The organization operates a Global Mental Health Hub Program as its core initiative, complemented by three service pillars: Preparedness Programs (pre-disaster capacity building), Critical Response Services (emergency interventions during the 'golden hour' after crises), and Recovery Programs (long-term community support). Key offerings include Psychological First Aid delivered on-site at crisis locations, Capacity Building Training for local organizations and professionals, and specialized programs like the Diavata Trauma-Informed School. The organization functions primarily as a service provider rather than a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Services
• Global Mental Health Hub Program
• Preparedness Programs
• Critical Response Services
• Recovery Programs
• Psychological First Aid (PFA)
• Capacity Building Training
• Diavata Trauma-Informed School

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly reduces risk of developing long-term psychological conditions when MHPSS is provided in the critical period after trauma
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Nuru NigeriamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024National organization partner for Nigeria Preparedness Hub, building capacity in MHPSS and integrating practices into disaster risk reduction strategies.
• Every Girl InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Partner organization for Nigeria Preparedness Hub focusing on building MHPSS capacity.
• Imani ResiliencemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Partner organization hosting Uganda Preparedness Hub, receiving intensive training to integrate MHPSS into disaster risk reduction strategies.
• DRC-Danish Refugee CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Funding partner for Gaza Emergency Response project providing essential MHPSS during the crisis.
• Collectif PsymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Local partner in Morocco providing culturally sensitive mental health interventions during earthquake response.
• Association of Psychologists of MoroccomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Local partner in Morocco earthquake response, collaborating on training local educators and psychologists.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanity Crew aligns its operations with WHO guidelines for providing essential mental health and psychosocial support during emergencies. The organization uses WHO-endorsed approaches and participates in the global mental health community.
• UNHCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the UN Refugee Agency for providing mental health support to refugee populations affected by crises.
• Proactiva Open ArmsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish lifeguard organization operating rescue vessels. Humanity Crew provided mental health support onboard rescue boats, with PFA starting mid-sea and continuing until refugees safely reached shores.
• Refugee Support AegeanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organization supporting refugee populations in the Aegean region.
• PICUMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants - partnership for supporting undocumented migrants' mental health needs.
• Saher OkalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion designer collaborating on 'Lines of Life' project, with full proceeds supporting refugee children projects.
• Cornell Institute of Public AffairssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for expertise and research collaboration in public affairs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Refugee Support Aegean: Named partner of Humanity Crew serving refugee populations in the Aegean region with mental health, legal, and protection services. Direct operational peer given shared geography, beneficiary population, and MHPSS service offering.
• Danish Refugee Council (DRC): Humanity Crew's own funder for the Gaza response, DRC is a leading international refugee NGO operating protection, mental health, and recovery programs across displacement contexts — a direct peer in MHPSS delivery to displaced populations.
• War Child: Specializes in protecting children and young people affected by conflict, with a strong focus on psychosocial support, trauma healing, and capacity building of local professionals — directly comparable to Humanity Crew's child-focused MHPSS work in refugee and conflict settings.
• International Medical Corps (IMC): A global humanitarian organization delivering emergency health services and MHPSS in conflict and disaster settings, with a comparable model of trained local staff, capacity building, and rapid deployment. IMC is one of the closest direct parallels to Humanity Crew in emergency mental health.
• Heartland Alliance International: Delivers MHPSS, protection, and health services for refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations globally. Comparable population, service mix, and partnership-driven delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF: UN agency delivering mental health and psychosocial support to children and adolescents in humanitarian emergencies. Comparable in MHPSS service delivery and target population, with far greater resources and institutional reach.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises with health, protection, and education programming, including significant MHPSS for refugees and conflict-affected populations. IRC's crisis-response footprint, refugee focus, and integration of mental health into emergency programming align closely with Humanity Crew's mission.
• Médecins du Monde: International humanitarian medical NGO delivering care to vulnerable populations in crisis settings, including mental health and psychosocial support. Comparable operating model (field-based, partnership-driven, emergency-focused) though broader in scope.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): World's largest humanitarian network with integrated PFA/MHPSS programming in disaster response and recovery. Comparable in delivering community-based psychosocial first aid, though operating at vastly greater scale as a federation.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): The world's largest independent emergency medical humanitarian organization. MSF is comparable to Humanity Crew as a non-governmental provider of frontline health services in conflict and disaster zones, though MSF's scope is far broader and includes primary MHPSS via its own psychologists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HumanityCrew
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpKzagekcDTEgYW9Tz5q3Dw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HumanityCrew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humanitycrew
• Instagraminstagram.com/humanitycrew/?hl=en-gb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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