Indonesia earthquake 2026: Thousands affected as Islamic Relief responds
A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on 16 June 2026, leaving thousands of people affected and causing widespread damage across several communities, particularly in Sigi District. According to Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, approximately 244 kilometres southeast of Palu. The quake [...]
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Olive trees: A symbol and a lifeline for Palestinians
Olive trees and their fruit are central not only to the everyday lives of Palestinians, but also as a symbol of Palestinian resistance and resilience. Here, we break down the significance of the olive tree to Palestinians. A deeply rooted history Olive trees are among the oldest cultivated trees on Earth. With an average lifespan [...]
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On Nakba Day what does ‘home’ mean to Palestinians?
As the world marks the 78th anniversary of Nakba Day, four humanitarian workers from Islamic Relief Palestine share what ‘home’ means to them. A memory suspended between what once was but is no longer For me, ‘home’ is no longer just walls and a roof. It has become a memory suspended between what once was [...]
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Nakba Day and its significance to Palestinians
May 15 is Nakba Day, an annual day of commemoration that continues to hold additional meaning this year as Palestinians endure mass displacement, occupation and crippling hunger. Here, we look at the origins and significance of the day.  What is Nakba Day? Nakba Day is commemorated annually on May 15. It marks the beginning of [...]
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Surviving Lebanon’s deadliest hour
Sana Basim, Head of Programmes for Islamic Relief Lebanon looks back on the country’s ‘Black Wednesday’ – the deadliest day of bombing in many years. Lebanon carries many dates etched into its memory, days of loss, pain, and survival. But 8 April will remain one of the ugliest scars, a date marked by inhumanity, injustice, [...]
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“You have to extend your hand to others”: One woman’s fight to care for her neighbours in Sudan
In a crisis that has stripped millions of their basic rights, Khatmala's community kitchen proves that humanity survives even when systems collapse. In Gedaref's internally displaced persons camps, Khatmala runs a 'takaaya' - a community kitchen - where she provides and shares food and drink, that have become lifelines for those who have lost everything. [...]
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