Human Concern International

877 Shefford Road, Unit 4
Ottawa, NS K1J 8H9
Executive Director: Mahmuda Khan
Board Chair: Irfan Sheikh

Charitable Reg. #:10749 7125 RR0001

STAR RATING

Ci's Star Rating is calculated based on the following independent metrics:

[Charity Rating: 4/5]

✔+

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

Audited financial statements for current and previous years available on the charity’s website.

B+

RESULTS REPORTING

Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.

n/r

DEMONSTRATED IMPACT

The demonstrated impact per dollar Ci calculates from available program information.

NEED FOR FUNDING

Charity's cash and investments (funding reserves) relative to how much it spends on programs in most recent year.

70%

CENTS TO THE CAUSE

For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 70 cents are available for programs.



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OVERVIEW

About Human Concern International:

Human Concern International is a 4-star charity that is financially transparent. The charity has a B+ Results Reporting grade, which is above average. For every dollar donated to the charity, 70 cents are available to go to the cause, which is within Ci's reasonable range.

Founded in 1979, Human Concern International (HCI) runs programs to end global poverty and save lives. HCI runs nine programs. The largest are Emergency Relief, Zakat, Clean Water and Sanitation (WASH), and Child Sponsorship. The charity runs its projects in countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Canada. Human Concern International is the oldest Muslim charity in Canada. HCI follows a community needs-based approach in its activities. It completes needs assessments on the communities it plans to work in, and then partners with local organizations, institutes, and governments to deliver programs.

To note: July 14, 2021, Human Concern International's ability to issue tax receipts was suspended by the Charities Directorate for illegal third-party receipting of $304k between 2011 and 2013. HCI has released a statement about it here. The CRA lifted the suspension in July 2022.

In 2023, Human Concern International spent $19.6m on its programs.

Emergency Relief represented 56% ($10.9m) of program spending in 2023. HCI provides emergency aid to countries affected by disasters. The charity distributes food, winter relief kits, temporary shelters, heating supplies, clothing, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and medical aid. In 2023, HCI reached 13 countries through 40 projects. The charity reached 163,029 people through its Emergency Relief program. In 2023, the charity developed a Syria Village, comprising 300 homes, a school mosque, a clinic, and shops. The charity constructed 40 homes in a Pakistani village.

Zakat received 14% ($2.7m) of program spending in 2023. Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and is the Arabic word for “giving to charity”. In 2023, HCI’s Zakat program focused on food aid, access to education, access to healthcare, and access to clean water.

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) represented 9% ($1.7m) of program spending in 2023. HCI reaches remote communities to increase access to clean water. HCI ran WASH programs in ten countries. In 2023, the charity built 201 water wells in Afghanistan, 122 in Bangladesh, 156 in India, 25 in Kenya, and 54 in Somalia. The charity also built 50 toilets in Bangladesh and 20 toilets in Somalia. In 2023 HCI reached 307,708 people through its WASH program.

Child Sponsorship represented 8% ($1.6m) of program spending in 2023. HCI’s Child Sponsorship program provides children with education, healthcare, food, water, and clothing. HCI ran its sponsorship program in 13 countries. In 2023, the charity reached 2,664 children and 7,975 family members.

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Results and Impact

Human Concern International’s Emergency Response program developed a Syria Village, comprising 300 homes, a school mosque, a clinic, and shops. The charity constructed 40 homes in a Pakistani village. Emergency Response reached 163,029 people in 2023.

HCI’s WASH program built 201 water wells in Afghanistan, 122 in Bangladesh, 156 in India, 25 in Kenya, and 54 in Somalia. The charity also built 50 toilets in Bangladesh and 20 toilets in Somalia. In 2023 HCI reached 307,708 people through its WASH program.

While Ci highlights these key results, it may not be a complete representation of Human Concern International’s results and impact.

This charity is not currently rated on impact. This shows as n/r. This does not affect its star rating.

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Finances

Human Concern International received $38.1m in donations in 2023, a 272% increase compared to 2022. The charity spent $19.6m on its programs, which is 51% of revenue. HCI recorded a surplus of $8.2m, which is 37% of revenue.

HCI spent $7.8m on fundraising, which is 23% of donations. Administrative costs are 7% of revenue (excluding investment income). Total overhead spending is 30%. For every dollar donated to the charity, 70 cents are available to go to the cause, which is within Ci’s reasonable range.

The charity had $14.2m in reserve funds in 2023, a 180% increase compared to 2022. The charity’s reserves can cover 72% or nine months of its annual program costs.

This charity report is an update that has been sent to Human Concern International for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.

Updated on September 24, 2024 by Liam Chapleau.

Financial Review


Financial Ratios

Fiscal year ending December
202320222021
Administrative costs as % of revenues 7.1%7.8%10.2%
Fundraising costs as % of donations 22.9%38.2%24.4%
Total overhead spending 30.0%46.0%34.6%
Program cost coverage (%) 72.4%70.2%52.2%

Summary Financial Statements

All figures in $000s
202320222021
Donations 34,00410,2508,542
International donations 4,1021,1321,738
Goods in kind 62363,500
Government funding (2)39183
Business activities (net) 212722
Investment income 59(11)115
Other income (162)2159
Total revenues 38,02911,88814,110
Program costs - International 19,6327,2269,944
Program costs - Canada 000
Donated goods exp 62363,500
Administrative costs 2,6799301,429
Fundraising costs 7,7923,9102,081
Total spending 30,10912,30316,955
Cash flow from operations 7,920(415)(2,845)
Capital spending 2114
Funding reserves 14,2115,0715,190

Note: Charity Intelligence removed international revenue from Canadian donations and put it in international donations.

Salary Information

Full-time staff: 37

Avg. compensation: $38,497

Top 10 staff salary range:

$350k +
0
$300k - $350k
0
$250k - $300k
0
$200k - $250k
0
$160k - $200k
0
$120k - $160k
0
$80k - $120k
3
$40k - $80k
7
< $40k
0

Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2022

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Comments & Contact

Comments added by the Charity:

With reference to the news posted above by Charity Intelligence on July 7, 2019, here are two links from leading news Agencies in Pakistan, confirming that all cases against HCI related to the 2019 Associated Press report have been dismissed and they found no evidence of HCI's being at fault.  

Charity Contact

Website: www.humanconcern.org
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