Norwegian Aid Committee

What Norwegian Aid Committee does

NORWAC (Norwegian Aid Committee) is a humanitarian non-profit organization founded in 1983 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. It delivers health-related humanitarian assistance to populations affected by conflict in the Middle East, operating across three core geographies: Palestine (including Gaza), Syria, and Lebanon. Its service portfolio spans Emergency Medical Team (EMT) deployment to active conflict zones in coordination with WHO, primary and secondary healthcare through local partner clinics, mental health and psychosocial support, maternal and newborn care (including at Al-Shifa and Kamal Adwan hospitals in Gaza), rehabilitation services for conflict-related injuries, medical equipment and supply procurement, and capacity-building programmes for local healthcare workers. Additional programmes include the Peer Education Program (Ungdom hjelper Ungdom) for refugee youth in Lebanon and university scholarships for Palestinian refugees pursuing healthcare careers through the Palestinian Student Fund.

The organization's delivery model combines direct field deployment (EMT rotations of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and physiotherapists on three-week rotations) with implementation through a network of local partner NGOs (Beit Atfal Assomoud, Imam Sadr Foundation, Mousawat, Palestinian Red Crescent Society, URDA, among others) and direct engagement with national health ministries (most recently MoUs with the Syrian Ministries of Health and Higher Education in November 2025). NORWAC's revenue model is donations and institutional grants; the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the primary institutional funder, supplemented by public donations, with the organization reporting that 95% of all contributions in 2024 went directly to humanitarian response. In 2024, 80,000 people received medical services through partner projects, and the Syrian Ministry of Health MoU targets approximately 130,000 beneficiaries annually. The organization is ISO 9001 certified and a member of Innsamlingskontrollen, the Norwegian fundraising regulatory body, and operates under the humanitarian principles of impartiality and medical ethics.

Name

Norwegian Aid Committee

Legal name

Norwegian Aid Committee

Website

https://norwac.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NORWAC is a Norwegian humanitarian non-profit organization founded in 1983 that delivers healthcare services, including Emergency Medical Teams, maternal care, mental health support, and rehabilitation, to conflict-affected populations in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon through local partner organizations and WHO coordination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Healthcare Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG), Emergency Shelter, NFIs & Winterization for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian medical aid
• Emergency medical teams
• Healthcare capacity building
• Humanitarian health services
• Medical supply procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: NORWAC operates as a humanitarian non-profit organization funded primarily through donations and institutional grants. In 2024, 95% of all contributions went directly to humanitarian response, with approximately 5% used for administrative costs.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NORWAC (Norwegian Aid Committee) is a humanitarian non-profit organization that delivers health-related projects in the Middle East, primarily across Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon. It funds and operates Emergency Medical Teams, primary and secondary healthcare services, mental health and psychosocial support, maternal and newborn care, rehabilitation programs for conflict injuries, and medical supply procurement, delivered through partner organizations and in coordination with WHO.

Product overview

NORWAC (Norwegian Aid Committee) is a humanitarian organization operating health-related projects across the Middle East, primarily in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon. The organization offers a portfolio of healthcare services including Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) for rapid deployment to conflict zones, primary and secondary healthcare services, mental health programs, maternal and newborn care, rehabilitation services for conflict-related injuries, and medical supply procurement. Key supporting programs include the Peer Education Program for youth in refugee camps, capacity building and training initiatives for local healthcare workers, and scholarships for Palestinian refugees. These services are delivered through partnerships with local organizations, national ministries, and coordination with WHO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Rapid deployment of specialist medical teams (orthopedists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses) to conflict zones in coordination with WHO and local health authorities. Teams work in Gaza hospitals in 3-week rotations providing surgical and emergency medical support.
• Primary Healthcare Services Basic healthcare services delivered through partner clinics in Lebanon, including general consultations, vaccinations, sexual and reproductive healthcare, and chronic disease medication for refugees and vulnerable populations.
• Secondary Healthcare Services Specialized medical services including dialysis, pediatric surgery, and mental health support delivered through partner hospitals and rehabilitation centers for refugees in Lebanon and Syria.
• Mental Health Services Psychiatric and psychosocial support programs including psychotherapy capacity building, training for mental health staff, and direct services for patients with mental health conditions, particularly in Gaza and Lebanon.
• Maternal and Newborn Care Quality maternal and newborn care project targeting midwives, doctors, and nurses to improve care for women giving birth and newborns, implemented at Al-Shifa and Kamal Adwan hospitals in Gaza, targeting 20,000 women annually.
• Peer Education Program (Ungdom hjelper Ungdom) Youth support initiative targeting ages 14-25 in refugee camps in Lebanon, offering training in reproductive health, psychosocial health, violence prevention, and life skills. Run by partner organization Beit Atfal Assomoud.
• Rehabilitation Services Specialized rehabilitation programs for complex conflict-related injuries including spinal cord trauma, head injuries, polytrauma, and amputations, delivered by teams of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists in Gaza.
• Medical Equipment and Supply Procurement Procurement and delivery of essential medicines, medical equipment, and supplies to healthcare facilities in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon, including oxygen concentrators, incubators, and medications.
• Capacity Building Programs Training and knowledge transfer programs for local healthcare workers including surgical training, mental health capacity building, and specialized skills development in partnership with local ministries and institutions.
• Pain Management Clinic Specialized multidisciplinary pain management clinic at Nasser Hospital offering treatment for chronic pain patients, including children with traumatic injuries from gunshot and explosion wounds, using various interventions and rehabilitation approaches.
• Palestinian Student Fund Scholarships University scholarships for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon pursuing healthcare careers, administered through partner Palestinian Student Fund to enable employment in the Lebanese health sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of donations go directly to humanitarian response
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Syrian Ministry of Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025MoU signed November 2025 to advance training programs for medical residents and health workers in university hospitals. Signed by Country Director Belal Al-Jabri and attended by Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Haraldstad.
• Syrian Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025MoU signed November 2025 to advance national health programmes, providing 80,000 blood units per year, addressing Thalassemia care, dialysis, urology, diagnostic services. Approximately 130,000 beneficiaries annually, rehabilitation of 26 health facilities.
• Beit Atfal Assomoud (BAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalestinian/Lebanese NGO running the Peer Education Program for youth aged 14-25 in refugee camps. Provides primary healthcare, psychosocial support, and community services. Established in 1976. All donations for the Peer Education Program go directly to BAS.
• Imam Sadr FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese NGO operating rehabilitation clinic in Dedregya. NORWAC supports training and capacity building at their facilities.
• MousawatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization with rehabilitation clinic in Damascus and another in Aleppo, Syria. Supports spinal cord injury treatment programs.
• Palestinian Red Crescent Society – LebanoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth science libraries supported by NORWAC in Lebanon.
• Maarouf Saad Social and Cultural FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational, health, and social services for marginalized people in Saida, Lebanon. Receives donations including knitted baby items.
• SanadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Lebanon for healthcare support services.
• Palestinian Student Fund (PSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides university scholarships to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon pursuing healthcare careers. 8 students graduated in 2025.
• Healthcare SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Lebanon for healthcare programs.
• Ghawth for Relief and DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Lebanon.
• The National Mental Health ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese Ministry of Public Health program for mental health services.
• Aleppo University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmong largest public hospitals in Syria. NORWAC team visited to examine opportunities for expanding work. Met with director Dr. Ibrahim Alasaad.
• Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP-UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for emergency response to Gaza conflict. Emergency grant of 6.8 million NOK from MFA used to support Al-Shifa Hospital with medical disposables.
• Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for emergency response to Gaza conflict.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNORWAC teams integrated into WHO Emergency Medical Team organization in Gaza. WHO coordinates EMT entry and deployment.
• URDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal implementing partner for Medical Center of Arsal. Visit in September 2021 to support hospital operations.
• Norwegian Embassy in LebanoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador Martin Yttervik led delegation accompanying NORWAC CEO visit to Lebanese Minister of Public Health.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UNRWA (UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees): UN agency providing health, education, and social services to Palestinian refugees in Gaza, West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon — the same core beneficiary population NORWAC serves with primary healthcare and maternal/child health programs.
• International Medical Corps (IMC): Global humanitarian health organization providing emergency medical response, mental health, and capacity building in conflict-affected countries including the Middle East. Operates at broader geographic scale with overlapping service portfolio.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): Global medical humanitarian organization deploying emergency medical teams and supporting hospitals in conflict zones including Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon. Much larger scale but directly comparable core activity of conflict-zone medical aid delivery.

Direct peers

• Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP): UK-based humanitarian medical NGO focused on Palestinian health, explicitly cited as a NORWAC implementing partner for the Gaza emergency response. Closely comparable mandate, geography, and donor base.
• Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI): European humanitarian medical NGO providing primary healthcare, mental health, and emergency response in conflict zones including the Middle East, with comparable NGO-scale operating model and donor mix.
• Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS): Medical humanitarian organization providing healthcare in Syria and to Syrian refugees, with similar EMT-style deployments, hospital support, and capacity-building programs as NORWAC.
• Relief International: Humanitarian health and emergency response organization active in the Middle East with comparable focus on healthcare access, mental health, and capacity building in conflict-affected populations.
• Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS): Regional humanitarian medical organization operating in Palestine and Lebanon, and a NORWAC implementing partner for Gaza emergency response. Comparable scope, beneficiary profile, and conflict-zone medical delivery model.

Regional players

• Norwegian Red Cross: Norwegian member organization of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent movement, providing humanitarian health and emergency response domestically and internationally. Shared Norwegian institutional base and donor audience.

Emerging players

• MedGlobal: US-based medical humanitarian organization deploying volunteer medical teams to conflict-affected and underserved populations including in the Middle East. Smaller scale with directly comparable EMT deployment model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

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