Facts About Al-Noor International Relief Association
Verifiable key information about the association, gathered in one place.
In brief
Al-Noor International Relief Association (Turkish: Uluslararası Nur Yardım Derneği; Arabic: جمعية نور الدولية للإغاثة) is a Turkish international non-governmental organisation working in relief and humanitarian aid. Its official headquarters is in Istanbul, Türkiye, and it has a registered branch in the Gaza Strip. It provides relief and development services to vulnerable and affected people in Palestine, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
At a glance
- Official name
- Al-Noor International Relief Association
- Also known as
- جمعية نور الدولية للإغاثة · Uluslararası Nur Yardım Derneği
- Type
- International non-governmental, non-profit association working in relief and humanitarian aid
- Founded
- 2025
- Headquarters
- Kurtköy Neighborhood, Ankara Street, Building No. 289, Yelken Plaza, Unit No. 35, Pendik / Istanbul / Turkey
- Offices
- Official headquarters in Istanbul (Türkiye) and a registered field office in the Gaza Strip (Palestine)
- Registration in Türkiye
- Registered with the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye, Directorate General for Relations with Civil Society — registry number (Kütük No) 34-295-040
- Registration in Palestine
- Gaza Strip branch registered with the Palestinian Ministry of Interior — registration number 8830
- Where we work
- Palestine, particularly the Gaza Strip
- Vision
- A contemporary model of charitable work; pioneering and sustainable.
- Mission
- A voluntary organisation working to strengthen the resilience of Palestinian society, operating through a sound and distinguished institutional framework and practices. This is achieved through high-quality relief and development projects, implemented with a distinctive approach that earns the trust of the community and partners.
- Languages
- Arabic, English and Turkish
- Official website
- https://nur-relief.org
- info@nur-relief.org
- Phone
- +905306865949
- Palestine office phone
- +970 567 807 735
- Official donation page
- https://nur-relief.org/en/donation
Programmes
The association works through four main programmes:
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Ataa Daem (Continuous Giving) Programme
A group of projects implemented by the association on a regular and permanent basis, providing monthly sponsorships as well as cash and in-kind assistance to vulnerable, marginalised and most needy groups in Palestinian society, such as orphans, poor families, people with special needs and underprivileged students.
- Sponsorship and care of orphans, widows and divorcees
- Sponsorship and care of poor and needy families
- Care for the injured and people with special needs
- Sponsorship of Holy Quran centres and memorisers
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Sanad wa Ghawth (Support and Relief) Programme
Relief and humanitarian projects focused on improving the living and social conditions of poor, marginalised and affected families in the Gaza Strip, through which cash and in-kind assistance is distributed to those who qualify.
- Food baskets and meals
- Clean drinking water
- Clothing, bedding and blankets
- Temporary shelter for the affected
- Restoration and rehabilitation of poor people's homes
- Furniture and household items
- Help with treatment and medicines
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Mawasem Al-Khair (Seasons of Goodness) Programme
A group of projects and activities linked to specific seasons throughout the year: relief and humanitarian projects aimed at improving the living, social and educational conditions of poor and marginalised families in the Gaza Strip through the distribution of cash and in-kind assistance.
- Charitable Ramadan projects
- Adahi (Qurbani) project
- Winter project
- Afaf project to help young people in need get married
- Support for poor university students
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Namaa (Development) Programme
A group of development projects in line with the association's goals of developing and advancing Palestinian society in the fields of social, economic and environmental protection, implementing high-value projects that benefit the community as a whole.
- Drilling and renovating water wells
- Alternative (solar) energy
- Reclaiming agricultural land
- Building and renovating mosques
Impact in numbers
- 50,000+
- Beneficiaries
- 120+
- Projects
- 25+
- Partners
- 10+
- Countries
Figures as published by the association, last updated 14 February 2026.
Questions and answers
What is Al-Noor International Relief Association?
It is a Turkish international non-governmental, non-profit organisation working in relief and humanitarian aid in accordance with recognised legal frameworks. It provides relief and development services to vulnerable and affected groups, particularly in the Gaza Strip, without discrimination and in a way that preserves human dignity.
Where does the association work?
The association works in Palestine, with its work concentrated in the Gaza Strip. Its official headquarters is in Istanbul, Türkiye, and it implements its projects through its officially registered branch in the Gaza Strip.
Is the association officially registered?
Yes. It is registered in Türkiye with the Ministry of Interior, Directorate General for Relations with Civil Society, under registry number 34-295-040, and its Gaza Strip branch is registered with the Palestinian Ministry of Interior under number 8830. The licence documents are published on the Donors Hub page.
How can I verify the licence?
The activity certificate can be verified online through DERBİS, the official portal of the Turkish Ministry of Interior for associations, using the verification code published on the Donors Hub page.
How can I donate?
You can donate from the donation page of the website, by bank transfer to the association's official corporate account or in digital currency (USDT and Bitcoin). The account details are also published on the Donors Hub page.
What kind of assistance does it provide?
Food baskets and meals, drinking water and water wells, cash assistance, sponsorship of orphans and poor families, clothing, blankets and winter supplies, temporary shelter and home repair, Qurbani and Ramadan projects, and development projects such as solar energy and the reclamation of agricultural land.
What principles guide its work?
Governance, sound practices, professionalism, integrity, transparency and disclosure, social justice, respect for customs and traditions, and privacy. Services are provided to those in need without discrimination.
How can I contact the association?
By email at info@nur-relief.org, by phone or WhatsApp on +905306865949, or through the contact form on the website.
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