Muslim Hands is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1993 and headquartered in the United Kingdom. Its primary mission is to provide relief and development support to communities affected by poverty, conflict, and disaster across more than 20 countries. In addition to humanitarian operations, Muslim Hands engages in advocacy and lobbying work, particularly within the structures of the European Union (EU).
Registered with the EU Transparency Register, the organization positions itself as an interest representative focusing on humanitarian aid, social justice, and rights-based advocacy, using its platform to shape and influence EU policies relevant to international development, humanitarian crises, and the welfare of marginalized populations. Muslim Hands leverages its extensive grassroots networks, international partnerships, and policy expertise to inform the EU’s legislative and funding priorities.
Since its registration, Muslim Hands has participated in policy consultations, stakeholder forums, and direct engagement with EU structures such as the European Commission and European Parliament. The organization’s advocacy centers on increasing EU funding for humanitarian crises, streamlining regulatory barriers for NGOs, and enhancing protections for vulnerable groups, particularly within the Muslim and refugee communities in Europe and abroad.
Muslim Hands collaborates with a range of civil society organizations, networks, and advocacy coalitions to broaden its reach and impact. Its transparency record in the EU register provides details on its lobbying costs, staff allocation (measured in full-time equivalents), and declared interests. Financial reporting shows compliance with the register’s requirements, including breakdowns of its lobbying expenditure by year since its accreditation. The organization’s EU-focused advocacy complements its global charitable operations, seeking policy shifts that directly benefit its humanitarian mission.
In keeping with EU transparency rules, Muslim Hands declares its lobbying professionals, key objectives, and affiliations, as well as the details of meetings and interactions with EU policy-makers.
