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Operational Updates

Annual learning and Strategy day.

As the Osman Consulting team we held our annual learning and strategy day on the 28th of July 2026 where we took time to reflect on last year’s achievements, successes, setbacks and lessons learnt. We managed to discuss our work which is immensely shaped by core Humanitarian Principles in each project we implement. We appreciated the dedication shown by our colleagues who are ready and willing to travel to disaster-stricken areas with enthusiasm and sheer determination. Our recent travels to Ven

Emergency Responses

Update: Osman Consulting Responds to Gaza Crisis

May 8th 2024 updateOsman Consulting condemns the assault on civilians and the ongoing disruption of the lives of 1.7 million Palestinians.The Rafah border crossing is currently under the control of the Israeli Army, and this situation may persist for some time. Presently, the Rafah crossing remains closed on both the Egyptian and Gaza side, with uncertainty surrounding when movement will resume. We are in constant communication with our partners on the ground in Egypt to plan accordingly. It is

Emergency Responses

Update on Gaza Distribution

OC are slowing down shipping to Gaza until the border crossing at Rafah and Karm Abusalim open again to full capacity.At the moment, thousands of trucks are piled up in front of the Rafah crossing waiting to enter the Gaza Strip. It is unclear when the crossing will open. They are only allowing less than fifty trucks in a day carrying emergency medical supplies and coolers carrying perishable materials.We are waiting for a breakthrough soon as Eid al-Fitr approachesOC requests that the warring p

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Osman Consulting at CIES Conference 2024!

The Osman Consulting team had a brilliant time last week at the CIES - Comparative & International Education Society conference, alongside colleagues in the ERICC Research Consortium. The 2024 Conference, held in Miami was entitled "the power of protest".The team, led by Rabie Nasser presented "Potential collective resistance to weaponisation of education during the conflict in Northwest Syria". This prompted some fascinating discussions and it was brilliant to learn from cohort members as well

Emergency Responses

Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Gaza: Our Approach

The attacks carried out by the Hamas on Israel on October 7th triggered a new armed conflict in Gaza, setting the stage for an intensifying humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While food security had already reached concerning levels prior to that, the resurgence of the conflict resulted in the closure of mills, damage to infrastructure, and restricted access to essential supplies. Collectively, these factors led to a depletion of existing food stocks, and nearly the whole population needs food assista

MEAL

Assessing Impact in Somalia: A Closer Look at Our SEAM II Evaluation

At Osman Consulting Ltd, we take great pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) services in the humanitarian field. Our recent project in Somalia, the SEAM II endline evaluation, stands as a testament to our dedication to making a positive impact.A Project with PurposeSEAM II (Somalia Emergency Assistance and early Market Recovery), funded by USAID and implemented by Mercy Corps, aimed to bring about positive change throughout

Emergency Responses

Morocco Joint Emergency Response

On Friday, September 8, a devastating earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.8, struck central Morocco, approximately 45 miles (72 kilometers) southwest of Marrakech. This earthquake marked the most potent seismic event Morocco had experienced in over a century and was its deadliest since 1960. According to Moroccan authorities, the earthquake has tragically claimed the lives of at least 2,946 individuals, with an additional 5,674 reported as injured, including more than 2,500 in critical cond

Thought Leadership

Morocco After the Earthquake: A Fragmented and Sometimes Inadequate Response

After the Corocoro earthquake in Morocco, the primary focus of our response efforts has been assisting the local communities affected by the disaster. The situation on the ground has been evolving, and, as is often the case in the early days of a disaster, there has been an intense media coverage and an influx of media and fundraising teams into the country. However, little is said about the quality of the emergency response and the downsides of some organisations’ presence. A lack of needs asse

Case Studies

Pedal to Progress: Supporting Girls' Education in Bangladesh

In a world where access to quality education remains a fundamental right, the Pedal to Progress initiative shines as a beacon of hope and empowerment. On August 29th, Osman Consulting in collaboration with our partners distributed bicycles to schoolgirls in Dinajpur, Bangladesh. This momentous occasion not only marked a step towards sustainable mobility but also championed the cause of girls' education by ensuring their access to school. This initiative embodies the belief that education is the

Operational Updates

Our USAID Registration Is Now Active!

Osman Consulting are delighted to have completed our registration with the US Government Humanitarian Grant system Sam.Gov. Our active registration allows us to apply for US Federal Contracts and Grants for humanitarian funding. The US Government is the single biggest provider of economic, health, democracy and human rights funding, having provided over $1.1 billion since the start of 2020. The registration strengthens our political stabilisation and humanitarian programmes in the MENA region, w

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Osman Consulting at COP26!

Osman Consulting attended the COP26 conference in Glasgow over the two days of the World Leaders Summit, Monday November 1st and Tuesday November 2nd 2021. The conference was a chance to discuss the global climate risk assessment framework with our partners, and how improved digital data collection materials can measure impact on the most vulnerable beneficiaries. In all of our projects Osman Consulting conduct environmental impact assessments, whilst also minimising negative externalities throu

Seasonal Programmes

Emergency Response: 2021, Food Distribution Programme

The number of people suffering from food insecurity and hunger around the world continues to rise, with over 690 million people affected due to conflict, climate change and economic instability. The devastating spread of Covid-19 over the past year has exacerbated this crisis even further, leading to the unspeakable levels of hunger we see today.In response to this ongoing and deteriorating food crisis, Osman Consulting (OC) launched a food distribution programme across seven countries,

Case Studies

Shelter and Settlement Programming: Syria,2021

Since the war began in 2010, Syrians have been exposed to ongoing difficulties, including poor infrastructure, and restricted access to food, water, healthcare and education, resulting in one of the world's largest displacement crises.About 6.5 million people have been displaced, including over 1.5 million in the first half of 2020. Many more people live in homes that have been partly destroyed or severely damaged, with collapsed and unsafe walls, and frequently no doors or windows. Not only do

Peacebuilding and Conflict Management Training, Yemen

On the 17th and 18th of March, Moustafa Osman delivered an excellent training course with Estijabah Foundation in Aden, Yemen. In the first day of training, information about the concept, nature, sources and stages of conflict was discussed by Moustafa Osman with the participants.The second day was focused on different approaches on how to deal with and manage conflict. Moustafa also led an open discussion about community-based peacebuilding to bring new ideas to the table. Some role play on cas

Emergency Responses

Emergency Response: Winterisation, Yemen 2020-21

This winter, Osman Consulting implemented a winterisation project for vulnerable people in Yemen, on behalf of its business partners.Covid-19 has increased the urgency of existing needs, impacting vulnerable groups the most and placing their health and livelihoods at higher risk. This winter brought further challenges to the people in Yemen especially in the mountainous regions of the North, which suffer from heavy rain and extremely cold weather.Following flash floods and the ongoing conflict,

Emergency Responses

Emergency Response: Syria Winterisation Programme

This winter, Osman Consulting (OC) have managed a winterisation programme to deliver essential humanitarian aid to vulnerable people in Idleb governorate, in North West Syria. OC’s field team conducted a needs assessment in order to provide resources that families needed the most, resulting in the distribution of winterisation kits (winter clothing) and heaters and coal.The ongoing war in Syria has left millions of people in need of ongoing support, many of whom have left their homes to seek saf

Case Studies

Shelter and Settlement Programming: Syria, 2020

At the end of 2020, Osman Consulting (OC) operated a rehabilitation programme to repair seven damaged homes in Nahlaia, providing families with a safe, secure and warm place to live in time for the coldest winter months. Nahlaia is in Idleb governorate in the north west of Syria where there has been extensive damage to infrastructure due to the war, and there are a high number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in rented homes.Rehabilitation included work such as replacing broken door

Moustafa Osman speaks on the Future of Humanitarian NGOs in Syria

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High-Level Pledging Conference for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

"Earlier this month on the 2nd of June, a virtual high-level pledging summit was hosted in order to raise funding commitments for Yemen. Already in the midst of the worst humanitarian crisis of our time after five years of civil war, and now coping with coronavirus as well, the country is struggling to manage and the UN is highly concerned about the shortfall of funding raised to address the level of need. Osman Consulting have been working in Yemen for many years and have been following develop

Case Studies

Food Security & Livelihoods: Gaza Olive Trees Plantation Project

Osman Consulting (OC) and the Salam Charity have been working together since November 2019 on the Olive Trees Plantation Project. A project aimed at supporting farmers and five families in Eastern Gaza, all of whom have been affected by the political unrest, climate change and resulting food insecurity.The Palestinian enclave of Gaza lies on the Eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the world’s most densely populated areas, as well as a particularly hot, arid and water-scarce regi

Operational Updates

Osman Consulting Responding to COVID-19

In light of the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Osman Consulting has begun mobilising to respond to the needs of those who are most vulnerable across refugee camps in Yemen, Lebanon and Syria. Osman Consulting has a long history of providing specialist procurement, capability building trainings and humanitarian and health assistance to those who require it most. OC is also uniquely placed to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic due to our teams placed within Lebanon, Syria and Yemen,