DOZ e.V.

What DOZ e.V. does

DOZ e.V. (also known as DOZ International) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organization (eingetragener Verein) under German law, founded in 2012 and headquartered at Shakespearestraße 18, 04107 Leipzig, Germany. It operates as a Local and Migrant-led organization with Syrian diaspora origins, delivering humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs, civil society engagement initiatives, and Third Party Monitoring (TPM) services directly in conflict-affected areas of Syria (Northeast Syria including Qamishli, Kobani, Amuda, Al-Malikiyeh, Raqqa, Hasaka, and rural Damascus) and Iraq (Kawergosk Refugee Camp in Erbil, Heet City, Fallujah), as well as integration programs in Germany. Since 2012 the organization has completed 62+ projects and supported more than 198,000 beneficiaries across humanitarian, development, and civil society sectors.

The organization's portfolio is organized around four pillars: Humanitarian Aid Programs (food, water, shelter, winter warmth, non-food items, women-and-children support); Sustainable Development Projects (vocational training, apprenticeships, micro-grants, livelihoods); Civil Society Engagement Programs (peacebuilding, social cohesion, countering violent extremism, climate change, protection of local resources); and TPM Services (program evaluation, rapid needs assessment, gender-age marker assessment, conflict sensitivity analysis, accountability to affected populations). Named active programs include the Integrated Humanitarian Response for Earthquake Recovery in Kobane, Boosting Accountability to Children and Communities (BAACP), Women Peacebuilders in Action in Iraq, Youth2Youth Impact Investing, and Veterinary Clinics Revitalization in Rural Hasaka.

DOZ has no proprietary technology stack; it uses standard web and project management tools and a multilingual website (English, German, Arabic, Kurdish) for outreach and donations via PayPal and bank transfer. Revenue is generated entirely through donations and grants from institutional donors (BMZ, EU, French, Italian, Danida, Stadt Leipzig, Extremadura Agency), foundations (Robert Bosch Stiftung, Stiftung Nord-Süd), and individuals. The organization does not charge beneficiaries for services and has no disclosed revenue, headcount, or paid-service pricing. Key strategic relationships include consortium partnerships with NOVACT and Un Ponte Per (Kobane response), United Planet (Youth2Youth Impact Investing), UN Agenda for Humanity, UN Compact for Youth in Humanitarian Action, and IFRC Code of Conduct signatory status.

Name

DOZ e.V.

Legal name

DOZ e.V.

Website

https://doz.international

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DOZ e.V. is a German-registered non-profit NGO founded in 2012 that delivers humanitarian aid, sustainable development, civil society engagement, and Third Party Monitoring services to conflict-affected populations in Syria, Iraq, and Germany, reaching over 198,000 beneficiaries through 62+ projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Sustainable development programs
• Civil society engagement
• Third party monitoring
• Peacebuilding initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: DOZ e.V. operates as a non-profit NGO funded through donations, grants from governments (BMZ, French, Italian), the European Union, foundations (Robert Bosch Stiftung, Stiftung Nord-Süd), and institutional donors (Danida, Extremadura Agency for International Cooperation). Revenue is primarily from institutional funding and charitable donations rather than commercial activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DOZ e.V. is a non-profit NGO that delivers humanitarian aid (food, clean water, shelter, winter warmth, non-food items, and support for women and children) in conflict-affected areas of Syria and Iraq, alongside integration support in Germany. It implements sustainable development programs via vocational training, apprenticeships, and micro-grants, drives civil society engagement through peacebuilding, social cohesion, and countering violent extremism projects, and provides Third Party Monitoring (TPM) services including program evaluation, rapid needs assessment, gender age marker assessment, and accountability to affected populations.

Product overview

DOZ e.V. (also called DOZ International) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organization that operates as a Local and Migrant-led organization. The organization offers a portfolio of humanitarian and development programs rather than a unified software product. Its core service offerings include: Humanitarian Aid Programs providing life-saving assistance in conflict zones; Sustainable Development Projects focusing on vocational training and livelihoods; Civil Society Engagement Programs for peacebuilding and social cohesion; and TPM (Third Party Monitoring) Services including program evaluation, research studies, and accountability assessments. The organization implements various named project programs such as the Earthquake Recovery Response in Kobane, the BAACP accountability project, Women Peacebuilders in Action, Youth2Youth Impact Investing Program, and Veterinary Clinics Revitalization in Rural Hasaka. DOZ operates across Syria, Iraq, and Germany, having accomplished more than 62 projects and supported more than 198,000 people in need between 2012 and 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Humanitarian Aid Programs Life-saving humanitarian assistance including food, clean water, shelter, winter warmth, non-food items (NFIs), and specialized support for women and children in conflict zones such as Northeast Syria.
• Sustainable Development Projects Development projects focused on strengthening local capacities, communities, markets, and institutions through vocational training, apprenticeships, and micro-grants in livelihood projects.
• Civil Society Engagement Programs Projects for peacebuilding, social cohesion, countering and preventing violent extremism, climate change, protection of local resources and heritage, and advocacy for localization of civil society organizations.
• TPM (Third Party Monitoring) Services Independent monitoring and evaluation services including program evaluation, rapid need assessment, gender age marker assessment, qualitative and quantitative research studies, learning need assessment, country context analysis, conflict sensitivity analysis, and accountability to affected populations.
• Integrated Humanitarian Response for Earthquake Recovery in Kobane Multi-sectoral humanitarian intervention focusing on water access improvement, safe education environment restoration, and protection center establishment in earthquake-affected Kobane, Northeast Syria.
• Boosting Accountability to Children and Communities (BAACP) Project implemented in Northeast Syria focusing on accountability towards local communities, persons with disabilities, and children within local NGOs, including focused group discussions, stakeholder interviews, and staff workshops.
• Women Peacebuilders in Action – Iraq Project in Kawergosk Refugee Camp, Erbil, implementing awareness sessions on UN Resolution 1325, conflict resolution training, and coordination with local and international organizations for gender-based violence awareness.
• Youth2Youth Impact Investing Program Global initiative by United Planet in partnership with DOZ Syria, fostering sustainable economic development through youth-led social entrepreneurship using impact investing principles and UN Sustainable Development Goals #8 and #9.
• Restoring Livelihoods: Veterinary Clinics Revitalization in Rural Hasaka Project restoring veterinary care, strengthening local breeders (especially women), and improving food security in Shadadi, rural Hasaka, Northeast Syria through clinic rehabilitation and mobile veterinary services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 198,000+ people supported since 2012
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• United PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Youth2Youth Impact Investing Program implemented in Syria in partnership with DOZ. The program is a global initiative for sustainable economic development through youth-led social entrepreneurship, leveraging UN SDGs #8 and #9. Supported by J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (U.S. Department of State).
• NOVACT (Institute for Nonviolent Action)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Project partner in the Integrated Humanitarian Response for Earthquake Recovery and Resilience in Kobane, Northeast Syria. NOVACT provides expertise in nonviolent action and peacebuilding as part of the multi-sectoral humanitarian response.
• Un Ponte Per (UPP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Project partner in the Integrated Humanitarian Response for Earthquake Recovery and Resilience in Kobane, Northeast Syria. UPP contributes to protection and humanitarian programming in the consortium.
• United Nations (World Humanitarian Summit / Agenda for Humanity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016DOZ was invited to the First World Humanitarian Summit by Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as one of the global diaspora and migrant representatives. Joined Agenda for Humanity in 2016 and has provided annual progress reports.
• UN Compact for Youth in Humanitarian ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOZ is a member of the UN Compact for Youth in Humanitarian Action since 2016, committed to prioritizing the needs and rights of young women and men affected by disaster, conflict, and forced displacement.
• IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOZ has signed the IFRC Code of Conduct for the IFRC Movement and NGOs in disaster relief, committed to maintaining highest standards of independence, effectiveness, and impact.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Un Ponte Per (UPP): Italian NGO working on protection and humanitarian programming in Syria alongside DOZ. UPP shares DOZ's profile of a European-registered NGO implementing directly in Iraq and Syria through consortium models.
• Syria Relief and Development (SRD): Syrian diaspora-led NGO providing humanitarian and development assistance inside Syria. Highly comparable as a diaspora-led organization operating in the same Syrian governorates as DOZ with similar funding models.
• NOVACT (Institute for Nonviolent Action): Spanish peacebuilding and nonviolent action organization that partners with DOZ on the Kobane integrated humanitarian response. Both work at the humanitarian-development-peace nexus in conflict-affected contexts, making NOVACT the closest operational peer.
• Hand in Hand for Aid and Development (HIHFAD): Syrian diaspora-led humanitarian NGO operating in Northeast Syria with similar refugee support, livelihoods, and civil society programming. Closest comparable on the local-and-migrant-led axis.

Others

• Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC):

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Large US-headquartered INGO with significant Northeast Syria operations, including TPM work. Comparable in humanitarian + development + peacebuilding portfolio, but with global reach and a localization program that increasingly partners with actors like DOZ.
• Relief International: Mid-sized INGO with deep operational presence in Syria and Iraq. Comparable humanitarian-development portfolio and similar reliance on BMZ, EU, and USAID funding streams as DOZ.
• Welthungerhilfe: One of Germany's largest development and humanitarian NGOs, also BMZ-funded. Operates across food security, WASH, and reconstruction in the same Middle East geographies as DOZ, but at vastly greater scale and broader scope.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Major INGO with extensive Syria and Iraq refugee programming and active TPM operations. Shares DOZ's client base of institutional donors and overlap in conflict-zone service delivery.

Regional players

• People in Need (PIN): Czech-headquartered INGO with significant Middle East operations including Syria. Comparable in combining humanitarian aid, development, and civil society programming, but rooted in a different European base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DOZ_Int

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