The Humanitarian Assistence Role of Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) Toward Victims of Syrian Conflict in Syria and Turkey From 2012 To 2018 Rahmadi 1 , Yon Mahmudi 2 , Muhammad Syauqillah 3 { 1 rahmadi.ghamra@gmail.com, 2 machmudi@ui.ac.id, 3 muhamadsyauqillah@ui.ac.id} 1,2,3 School of Strategic and Globa Studies, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia Abstract.This research discusses the involvement of Indonesian non- governmental organisations (NGO) in the Syrian civil war via a case study. Specifically, it looks into the humanitarian aid role implemented by Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) in assisting victims of the Syrian conflict from 2012 to August 2018. This study is a qualitative research and utilised the descriptive analysis method. Data were collected from in depth interview with relevant authorities and the literatures. This topic was viewed through the concepts of Humanitarian Action Principle, Human rights, and International Humanitarian Law. The study discovers that as an NGO, ACT has delivered the humanitarian assistence to those whom are victims of the Syrian civil war through its structural roles in the form of charity programs and social empowerment. However, the largest focus was given to the charity programs. A good framework of cooperation was also established among the Turkish Government, local NGO’s both in Turkey and Syiria and Aksi Cepat Tanggap itself, which contributed positively to successful distribution of humanitarian aid towards the conflict victims. In light of these findings, this study recommends the need for ACT to further strengthen its commitment in providing humanitarian assistance and develop more the program to ensure that future humanitarian assistence programs be more effective. Keywords: Humanitarian Aid Role, Aksi Cepat Tanggap, NGO, Turkey, Syria, conflict. 1. INTRODUCTION Following the emergence of Arab Spring across the Middle East in 2010, the Syrian conflict is yet to see its conclusion. In armed conflicts, victims affected by the war are not only limited to the conflicting parties, but also civilians, especially children, women, and the elderly (vulnerable groups). The UN stated that the death toll from the Syrian conflict has reached more than 400 thousand. The European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (2018) reported that 13 million victims of the conflict are in dire need of humanitarian aid. Of that figure, 6 million are children. Based on data from UNHCR, as of August 2018 the number of internal displaced persons (IDP) in Syria amounted to 6.6 million. More than 5.6 million individuals have left the country and sought refuge in neighbouring nations, such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and European countries. ICSGS 2018, October 24-26, Jakarta, Indonesia Copyright © 2019 EAI DOI 10.4108/eai.24-10-2018.2289675