Frequently Asked Questions

A SELECTION OF

OUR FAQs

1

What is ANASTORA?

ANASTORA is a humanitarian organization dedicated to renewal, resilience, and rising stories.


Our name comes from two roots:

  • Anástasis (“rising, standing up again, renewal”)
  • Stóra (“story, unfolding journey”).

Together, they mean “The Story That Rises.


We exist to support communities affected by conflict, displacement, and poverty — delivering emergency aid, healthcare, education, and shelter while advocating for long‑term recovery and dignity.


At Anastora, we don’t just provide essentials. We help people rebuild their lives, restore hope, and write new chapters of resilience.

2

Who oversees ANASTORA?

ANASTORA is overseen by its Board of Trustees and leadership team.

 

They ensure that our work stays true to our mission, complies with UK charity and data protection regulations, and operates with full transparency.

 

The Board provides

  • governance,
  • accountability, and
  • strategic direction,

while our leadership team manages day‑to‑day operations and programs. Together, they safeguard Anastora’s values of renewal, resilience, and rising stories.

3

How is my donation used?

Every donation to Anastora goes directly toward delivering aid and rebuilding lives.
We allocate funds across our core programs — emergency food and water, healthcare, education, and shelter — ensuring that families in crisis receive both immediate relief and long‑term support.
We operate with full transparency:

  • Essentials: Food baskets, clean water, clothing, hygiene kits
  • Health: Clinic visits, medication, mobile care teams
  • Education: School kits, safe classrooms, teacher support
  • Housing: Emergency shelter, home repairs, community rebuilding

Your gift is more than a number. It becomes meals shared, lessons learned, medicine delivered, and homes rebuilt – each one a rising story of resilience.

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4. Is ANASTORA a registered charity?

ANASTORA is a company limited by guarantee with charitable purpose, registered in the UK. We operate with full transparency and comply with UK charity and data protection regulations. Company number ###TBC##

You can donate via bank transfer, standing order, or online through our secure donation platform. Use our Donate button at the top of the page for details. All donations go directly toward supporting aid efforts in Sudan and South Sudan

Absolutely. We welcome volunteers for events, outreach, fundraising, and administrative support. Fill out our Volunteer SignUp form here or contact us at info@anastora.org to find out more.

ANASTORA may receive support from faith leaders and is guided by universal values of compassion, dignity, and resilience. Our aid is strictly non‑discriminatory and serves all communities equally, regardless of background, religion, or ethnicity. We operate with full transparency and adhere to UK charity and data protection regulations.

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We comply with UK GDPR and handle your data with care, transparency, and security. For full details, see our Privacy Policy at the top of the page.

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