Call For Proposals

Healthcare in Syria or Yemen

We have launched a call for proposals seeking projects in Syria or Yemen focused on improving access to healthcare. Up to $150,000 is available per project of up to three years’ duration.

Charities must be registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator to be eligible.

If you would like to apply, please complete the form below. We will check that you are a registered charity in the UK and that you work in Syria or Yemen. If you meet these eligibility requirements, we will send you the guidelines. You can also find Frequently Asked Questions below the form.

The deadline for the Expression of Interest is Friday 15th January 2027.

We have had some questions from potential applicants. We are sharing the answers here. Don’t forget to complete the form above to receive the guidelines.

Is an eligible organisation permitted to submit proposals for both Syria and Yemen under this call?

Yes

If so, should we submit two separate EOIs/applications, one for each country, each potentially requesting up to the stated USD 150,000 project ceiling?

Yes (please send in two separate emails for ease)

Is each organisation limited to one application and therefore expected to select only one of the two focus countries?

No, you can submit as many applications as you like

Are there any specific healthcare priorities, geographic areas, target groups or types of intervention that Al Basma Foundation would particularly encourage applicants to prioritise?
No, we only ask that you explain the need in your EOI so we can understand why you have prioritised the healthcare focus, geographic area, target group and/or type of intervention.

Are you looking for innovation?

We’re not actively looking for innovation, and track record is one of things we score on at second stage. We’re not opposed to innovative ideas but would want to see that they are rooted in evidence and have been trialled before.

Is match funding required?

Will you part-fund a project?

Yes. Having said that, the project needs to start within the next 12 months so the additional funding would either need to be secured already, guaranteed to be secured within the year, or have the option of running at a reduced scale if the additional funding is not secured.

Can you apply in partnership with local organisations?

Yes. The lead applicant must be registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. Partnerships with organisations registered in Syria or Yemen are welcome and grant funds can be transferred to an implementing partner/ local specialist organisation by the lead partner.

Al Basma Foundation is a nonprofit organisation that aims to improve the lives of women and children in the Middle East, South East Asia and Africa. Our organisation focuses on responding to humanitarian disasters and providing education, health care, and economic opportunities to empower these communities.

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