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Refugee Emergency Fund (REF)

Refugee Emergency Fund runs a Non-profit Organizations operation from Kuala Lumpur. It is a nonprofit, and its site is refmalaysia.org. It holds one address on record, all in Malaysia. Headcount on record is 7. Its work is tagged healthcare, case management and advocacy. The record links three similar brands, most of them in Non-profit Organizations.

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Profile live Nonprofit Founded 2017 1 office country
Counted staff
7
self-reported band not used
Founded
2017
9 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Nonprofit
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Description

Refugee Emergency Fund (REF) is a refugee-led non-profit organisation dedicated to addressing the urgent needs and challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants in Malaysia. Since its inception in 2017, REF has been at the forefront of providing immediate support through crowdfunding initiatives specifically aimed at emergency cases. The organisation was established by Hasan Al-Akraa, a dedicated advocate for refugee rights, who recognized a significant gap in emergency response assistance during his transformative seven years of work within the refugee community.

Under his leadership, REF has developed a robust framework to mobilize resources and raise funds efficiently for those in dire situations. Currently, REF operates as a collective team, with each member contributing unique skills and insights to enhance the organisation's impact. The organization fiscally operates under the Al-Ikhlas Hope Society, which allows REF to be more financially and structurally efficient. With a commitment to advocacy and humanitarian aid, REF continues to respond to the urgent and evolving needs of refugees and migrants, providing them with a lifeline in critical moments.

Specialties

All 9 specialties
  • refugees
  • healthcare
  • familyplanning
  • fundraising
  • case management
  • urgent intervention
  • crowdfunding
  • awareness
  • advocacy

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Locations

Malaysiaprimary

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Offices in 1 countryCountry footprint: 1 country, primary MY. Codes: MY.1 countryprimary MYMY
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Primary countryMY

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Addresses

  • MYKuala LumpurPrimary

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People & contacts

4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.

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FAQ

How many people work at Refugee Emergency Fund (REF)?

7 counted staff profiles at January 2026. The brand's self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.

Where does Refugee Emergency Fund (REF) have offices?

One address on record, Malaysia only. Primary: Kuala Lumpur.

Has Refugee Emergency Fund (REF) raised funding?

None linked to this brand.

What does Refugee Emergency Fund (REF) list as its specialties?

Nine tags on the brand's own list, among them healthcare, case management and advocacy.

Which companies are listed alongside Refugee Emergency Fund (REF)?

4 profiles list Refugee Emergency Fund (REF) as a peer — 62nd percentile in Non-profit Organizations. It lists ten peers of its own. Youth Empowerment Support lists it back.