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Resilience in Chaos: A Humanitarian’s account of braving Sudan’s conflict zones on World Humanitarian Day Mohammad Golam Sorwar, Head of Programmes for Islamic Relief in Sudan, shares his firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs in a nation torn apart by conflict. His story, is a testament to the resilience and dedication of humanitarian workers, […]

Through the Lens of Humanity As part of World Humanitarian day, videographer and photographer Majdi Samman talks about his experiences travelling to conflict zones and capturing his experiences on camera. Growing up in the conflicted region of the Occupied Palestinian Territories, I’ve been exposed to a world that most people only see through the news. […]

World Humanitarian Day: Reflecting on Two Decades of Unwavering Commitment World Humanitarian Day is a day dedicated to recognising humanitarian personnel and those who have died working for humanitarian causes. Islamic Relief’s Head of Global Advocacy. Shahin Ashraf, talks about why this year’s theme, ‘No Matter Who, No Matter Where, No Matter What’, resonates so […]

Mulu’s Resilience: A Refugee’s Journey of Hope and Strength As the world joins together to commemorate World Refugee Day, it is crucial to shed light on the experiences of those who have been displaced by conflict and turmoil. In this article, we share the inspiring story of Mulu, a resilient 30-year-old woman from Abderafi, Ethiopia. […]

Life in Gaza is a constant struggle for the approximately 2.1 million people who call it home. One of the most densely populated places on Earth, the small strip of land has been described as an “open-air prison”. Its people have lived under a land, sea and air blockade imposed by Israel since 2007. The […]

12 years of conflict in Syria has created the largest displacement crisis in the world. Nearly 5.6 million registered refugees – including more than 2.6 million children – now live in Egypt, Türkiye, Iraq and Jordan. As of January 2023, an estimated 1.5 million Syrians were taking refuge in Lebanon. The economic crisis in the […]