About Us
Star Edge Foundation For Relief and Development
The Star Edge Foundation for Relief and Development (SEFRD) is a Global-based nonprofit organization which strives to provide relief to refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in need. Our first initiative was the establishment and management of the “Mustard Tree” Atmeh IDP camp in Syria, home to thousands of IDP. SEFRD has been operating in and around the globe, Turkey, and currently designs and carries out its project through and implementing arm of the organization in Ankara, Turkey, registered locally and separately there as Nur Dernegi
The name “Star Edge” was established after meeting an inspirational young girl who was hit by Syrian government shrapnel and paralyzed. Talking to her, and hearing her inspiring words, convinced the founders that more was needed to provide real support--both in aid, and operations to assist in efforts for victims of war.
SEFRD first initiative was again to establish and manage the "Mustard Tree" Atmeh IDP camp on the Syrian side of the Turkish border, in the governorate in Idleb. After witnessing the thousands of IDPs sleeping outside, and without shelter, SEFRD immediately purchased and set up the necessary tents--thereby establishing the camp for IDPs. The "Mustard Tree" Atmeh IDP camp remains to this day, sheltering well over 11.000 people.