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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Ramadan: Supporting vulnerable families during a crisis in Yemen
Yemen faces one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, with more than half of the country's 34.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. The 10 year-long crisis has shown no sign of abating, with families now facing yet another Ramadan worrying about finding food. Millions of families struggle with the financial strain a decade [...]
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Ramadan: Supporting displaced communities in Sudan
For a second Ramadan in a row, millions of people around Sudan will be spending the holy month away from their homes. Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed by one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Over half the population is in need of urgent humanitarian assistance, including 16 million children, while famine conditions [...]
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As war rages in Sudan one mother fights to keep families together
In a corner of Gedaref camp, located in eastern Sudan near the Ethiopian border, temporary shelters stretch out in a patchwork of tarpaulins and makeshift structures. Amid the intense heat and scarce resources, Sawsan stands as a sign of hope. She has been displaced from Sennar since June, bringing her own children with her, along with [...]
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International Women’s Day: Breaking the cycle of poverty in Bangladesh
In celebration of International Women's Day, Islamic Relief brings you the story of Saima, a young woman whose journey serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength and determination that women around the world exhibit in the face of adversity. 25-year-old Saima lives with her mother and brother in a small, rented room under [...]
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Ramadan: Providing relief in Syria
This Ramadan may represent a new dawn for Syria, a country that has recently undergone seismic changes, but its people continue to suffer amid one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Many people remain displaced and nearly 15 million people are in need of humanitarian support to survive. Um Mohammed, 46, has been dependent on [...]
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