Islamic Relief responds to the Afghanistan earthquake
AFGHANISTAN, 11 August 2022 – About 925 families affected by the earthquake that hit Paktika, Afghanistan last June have received food packs and hygiene kits assistance from Islamic Relief. Islamic Relief also plans for the recovery phase through a livelihood project. To date, there are more than 20 ongoing projects implemented in Afghanistan by Islamic [...]
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Gaza death toll continues to rise as tensions escalate
GAZA, 9 August 2022 – At least 46 Palestinians, including 16 children, had been killed, while 360 people were injured in air strikes on Gaza. The air strikes damaged 1,761 houses and caused 450 Palestinians to lose their homes while 8,500 people were affected by the incident. The ceasefire has been enforced since 7 August. [...]
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Islamic Relief calls for immediate end to escalating violence against civilians in Gaza
Islamic Relief is calling for Israel to immediately end the escalating violence against civilians in Gaza and to re-open the crossings where people and goods can enter and leave the enclave. At least 29 Palestinians, including six children, have already been killed since Friday evening and Israel has said that it plans to step up [...]
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Islamic Relief provides rapid response to survivors of the Bangladesh floods
BANGLADESH, June 22, 2022 - More than 100 people have been killed in the devastating floods that hit Bangladesh and India while millions of people are still stranded. Houses, farms, and property have been damaged, washed away, or completely covered in the flood water. Islamic Relief Bangladesh has been working on the flash flood response immediately [...]
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“We didn’t know the value of peace, until we didn’t have it anymore”

Today marks World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to honouring refugees from around the world. This year, we’re shedding light on 75-year-old Bayan’s story, whose family were forced to hide in the wilderness without food or drink in order to escape conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia. Now, thanks to Islamic Relief’s project which is supporting Tigray refugees, […]

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“I was scared for my life so I fled with my family, mother and brother. We had to pay 2,000 Ethiopian birr ($44) to cross the Blue Nile river to Sudan.”
“I have two daughters, Ledia, 8-years-old, and Salam, 2-years-old. “I used to be a store keeper for 10 years back home. I searched for a job here but with no luck. My husband works as a labourer in the camp. “WFP provides us with monthly food rations. Water is accessible and clean but we don’t [...]
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