Our History
Our History
Our History
The ASB Country office in Iraq, Dohuk re -opened in summer 2014 in respond to the crisis. ASB was one of the very few NGOs responding to the sanctions in Iraq from 1991 to 1999. In 2012, ASB was active in the refugee camp Domiz supporting with basic medical care for Syrian refugees. Since August 2014, ASB established its own office in D
The ASB Country office in Iraq, Dohuk re -opened in summer 2014 in respond to the crisis. ASB was one of the very few NGOs responding to the sanctions in Iraq from 1991 to 1999. In 2012, ASB was active in the refugee camp Domiz supporting with basic medical care for Syrian refugees. Since August 2014, ASB established its own office in Dohuk and recently implemented projects in the sectors of health, WASH, protection and livelihood for IDPs, refugees and host communities, valued at € 13 million.
ASB expanded its presence to all governorates of Iraq, in 2017, opening one office in Baghdad and one in Anbar, increasing the portfolio of its programs effectively to satisfying the immediate needs of thousands of beneficiaries while responding to the developmental plan of the country.
Our Mission
Our History
Our History
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) is a German aid and welfare organization with 16 branches at federal-state level and more than 200 branches at the regional, district and municipal level. More than 31,200 employees and some 14,000 volunteers ensure a quality service in areas such as civil protection, rescue services and social welfare servi
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) is a German aid and welfare organization with 16 branches at federal-state level and more than 200 branches at the regional, district and municipal level. More than 31,200 employees and some 14,000 volunteers ensure a quality service in areas such as civil protection, rescue services and social welfare services.
As a non-governmental and non-denominational organisation, ASB has, since its foundation in 1888, represented continuity and reliability
Using an integrated approach, we provide effective aid and also support the establishment and development of local self-help structures
Our Projects
Our continuum of response starts from prompt immediate humanitarian support to capacity building and the resilience of the crisis-affected communities.
Humanitarian Aid
Return and Reintegration
Disaster Risk Reduction
In times of crisis, we respond promptly to provide targeted humanitarian response and relief services, fulfilling the urgent needs of affected people and reduce their suffering.
Disaster Risk Reduction
Return and Reintegration
Disaster Risk Reduction
By strengthening local disaster management and self-help capacities, we reduce the local population’s vulnerability in the event of an emergency. Empowering people affected by the crisis to overcome disaster is our strategy.
Return and Reintegration
Return and Reintegration
Providing help – as fast as possible, as long as necessary
By enabling refugees and displaced people with socio-economic prospects and opportunities promote the voluntary return to a safe environment.
Providing help – as fast as possible, as long as necessary
Providing help – as fast as possible, as long as necessary
Providing help – as fast as possible, as long as necessary
In the event of a crisis or disaster, we respond as quickly as possible. We believe it as a duty to support people struck by disaster for as long as it is necessary.
Strengthening Communities
Providing help – as fast as possible, as long as necessary
Strengthening Communities
We help communities to rebuild the infrastructure and strengthening the resources by introducing long-term sustainable interventions to fight the root cause of poverty.
Building Partnerships
Providing help – as fast as possible, as long as necessary
Strengthening Communities
We aim to improve the living conditions of local populations and to reduce their dependence on external support. Investing in strengthening local community-based organization ensures increased self-reliance and faster recovery. Our flexibility in terms of programs and strategy enables us to react in ways most appropriate to the requirements of the respective country.