News Update – Sudan
According to UNHCR, over 131,000 South Sudanese refugees arrived in Sudan in 2016, the highest number of arrivals per year. Violence, food insecurity, malnutrition, and lack of access to basic services have caused large-scale internal displacement. During January, IR Sudan in Central Darfur has been undertaking WASH projects and distributing hygiene kits (a total of [...]
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Rohingya Integrated School of Excellence (RISE) to produce qualified Rohingya students.
Kajang, 15 Feb. 2017 – Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM) today launched Pusat Bimbingan Alternatif, a designated alternative coaching space for the Rohingya community located in Taman Kajang Utama, Kajang, Selangor. The centre, which is named Rohingya Integrated School of Excellence, is the first school established under IRM. To add, it is fully monitored by IRM. [...]
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​Ethiopia Drought Update – 3
Consecutive, below average rainy seasons have caused severe drought across northern, eastern and central Ethiopia. The drought has led to high levels of food insecurity and increased rates of malnutrition. According to the latest figures from ACAPS, 5.6 million people in the country are in need of food assistance, 9.2 million lack access to safe [...]
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Islamic Relief in Top 20 of world’s 500 leading NGOs
The annual list is compiled by NGO Advisor, an independent media organization committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. The Geneva, Switzerland-based organization said that each rating is allocated by a combination of “evidence-based quantitative analysis with thorough qualitative research”. In a statement, NGO Advisor said: “Known as the Ivy League [...]
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Ethiopia Drought Crisis – 2
Due to shortage of water and food, Pastoralist communities have become displaced in Somali Region. The majority of the people in these sites are women and children as reported who lost majority of their animals including goats and camels which are traditionally considered as drought resistant animals. Recent assessments conducted in Oromia Region of Borena [...]
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