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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Ramadan: Caring for displaced families in Gaza
Ramadan is the most significant and holy time of the Islamic calendar. A sacred month that marks a period of fasting, reflection and devotion to Allah. For Palestinians in Gaza in 2024, it was the most difficult Ramadan they had ever faced. At this point in 2024, Gaza had suffered under more than 150 days [...]
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A message from Islamic Relief CEO this Ramadan
As Ramadan begins, Islamic Relief Worldwide’s CEO, Waseem Ahmad, shares a message of thanks to our supporters. As we prepare to enter the holy month of Ramadan, our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering, unable to spend quality time with their loved ones or even to find food [...]
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