This World Refugee Day, we are recognising the strength and courage of refugees like Hassan
Never before has the world recognised a World Refugee Day in which so many people are displaced. Largely driven by conflict, the number of refugees has doubled in the past 10 years, from 41 million in 2010 to nearly 80 million today. Today, Islamic Relief shines a light on the strength and courage those forced [...]
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200 Flood-Affected Families in Sabah Receive Food Packs and Health Kits
Sabah, 14 June 2021 – A total of 200 families affected by the floods in Kampung Bekalau, Takuli, Kebatu in Beaufort, and Kampung Batu-Batu, Tenom have received donations of food packs, mineral water, and health kits including face masks and hand sanitizers. The floods were caused by the release of water from the Pangi Hydro [...]
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Thousands killed in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict
Ethiopia, June 4, 2021 – More than five million Ethiopians are now reported to be facing starvation, more than two million are displaced and tens of thousands have been forced to flee to Sudan following the humanitarian crisis in Tigray province since November last year. To date, the nearly seven-month conflict has claimed thousands of [...]
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A Fire Broke Out in Balukhali Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazar
DHAKA, 25 March 2021 - A total of 9,176 houses were destroyed involving more than 87,855 people in a fire that broke out at Balukhali refugee camp, Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh, on March 22. Currently, most of the refugees are relocated at nearby refugee camps, friends and relatives’ home, learning centres and United Nations High Commission [...]
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