New Gaza survey finds 95% of NGOs have had to reduce or suspend services due to total closure and bombing
Since 2 March, Israeli authorities have reinstated a complete siege on Gaza, blocking all aid and commercial goods from entering for more than six weeks to date. This marks the longest period the Government of Israel has blocked all aid and goods from entering Gaza in history. Since 18 March, attacks by Israeli forces in [...]
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2 years of war in Sudan: A farmer’s story of loss and survival
More than 2 years ago, war erupted in Sudan, tearing apart lives, homes, and futures. Since then, millions have been displaced, thousands killed, and countless families left with nothing. Among them is Abu Bakr Bano Mohammed Hamed, a 43-year-old farmer from Sharq Al-Bahar. His story is one of unimaginable loss, but also of strength, faith, [...]
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No end in sight: Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe reaches 2 years
In April 2023, war erupted in Sudan, tearing apart lives, displacing millions, and leaving a trail of devastation. For Mubarak Malik Abu Baker Mohammed, an Islamic Relief staff member, the conflict has been a relentless cycle of displacement, danger, and fear, but also of unwavering humanitarian commitment. His story is not just his own. It [...]
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One month of Israel’s closure is pushing Gaza back towards famine
One month of Israel’s total closure of Gaza is pushing the territory back towards famine, Islamic Relief warns. The hunger crisis is growing more desperate every day, as Israel steps up efforts to make Gaza unliveable by shutting off aid, destroying infrastructure and intensifying deadly attacks on civilians.   Palestinians in Gaza are being systematically starved. [...]
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Myanmar earthquake: Islamic Relief allocates funds, prepares to respond as death toll rises
Islamic Relief is preparing to respond after a powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and Thailand. The magnitude-7.7 quake hit central Myanmar close to the city of Mandalay in the early hours of Friday 28 March. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock followed shortly after. At least 144 people have been killed and more than 700 injured in Myanmar, according [...]
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Ramadan: Feeding families in Kosova
Ramadan can be a difficult time of year for many people in Kosova. Around 40% of the population of Kosova live below the poverty line, with 17% living on less than £2.60 (RM15) a day. 45-year-old Vehbi and his wife Egzontina survive on minimum wage in Kosova, earning barely £210 (RM1,200) a month and struggle [...]
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