“I despair of life as a refugee but I cannot return to Syria..”

12 years of conflict in Syria has created the largest displacement crisis in the world. Nearly 5.6 million registered refugees – including more than 2.6 million children – now live in Egypt, Türkiye, Iraq and Jordan. As of January 2023, an estimated 1.5 million Syrians were taking refuge in Lebanon. The economic crisis in the […]

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“Islamic Relief saved the lives of many people in Syria, including our son..”
As the Syria crisis enters its 12th year, the plight of the Syrian people continues to worsen. Previously described as the “worst man-made disaster the world has seen since World War II,” by then United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, the crisis has devastated the people of Syria. The crisis [...]
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“I will save my family from the destruction I experienced in Syria..”
As the Syria crisis enters its 12th year, the plight of the Syrian people continues to worsen. Previously described as the “worst man-made disaster the world has seen since World War II,” by then United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, the crisis has devastated the people of Syria. The crisis [...]
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Fire hits refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar
BANGLADESH, March 8, 2023 - At least 15,926 people were affected due to a fire that hits a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on 5th March.   About 5,274 individuals were displaced, while 2,805 shelters and 155 facilities were damaged and destroyed.   The affected facilities include health centers, mosques, water networks, and youth and [...]
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How Islamic Relief is creating equality and empowering women in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, many women face poverty and limited resources due to a lack of educational and job opportunities. Through our work, Islamic Relief is making a significant impact in the country by providing opportunities for women to challenge traditional gender roles and strive for equality. Amina is a 48-year-old woman from Ewa Woreda, in the [...]
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How Almira defies the odds to empower children with disabilities
Celebrating International Women's Day (8 March), we share the inspiring story of Almira, a widowed mother who has transformed the lives of children with disabilities in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Almira, a 51-year-old woman from the small village of Priluk, has faced many challenges in her life. One of the most significant was the birth [...]
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