Islamic Relief Malaysia’s WEL Project to expand access to clean water for communities in Warsheikh, Somalia
"I still remember joining a humanitarian mission to Somalia in 2017. We travelled to a remote area in Balcad, Middle Shabelle, where we witnessed first-hand how a water complex had transformed the lives of the local community. "The clean water provided was not only used by the villagers, but also served as a vital source [...]
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Improving access to clean water for communities in Bangladesh
Access to clean water is essential for health, hygiene, and survival. Yet, for millions of people in Bangladesh, obtaining safe drinking water remains a daily challenge due to groundwater contamination, climate change, seasonal flooding, and inadequate water supply infrastructure. Recognising the importance of clean water, Islamic Relief Malaysia launched the Facilitating Water Access in Northern [...]
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Pengalaman misi kemanusiaan di Bangladesh mengubah persepsi Imelda Harris
Siapa Je Nak Ke Bangladesh? “Ini antara respon yang saya terima ketika kali pertama saya beritahu ahli keluarga yang saya akan mengikuti misi kemanusiaan ke Bangladesh. Ha! Bangladesh? Seriuslah? Ok ke? Ada apa nak ke sana?” cerita Imelda Harris, Ikon Kemanusiaan Islamic Relief Malaysia. Menurutnya lagi, kalau bukan kerana misi kemanusiaan ke Bangladesh bersama Islamic [...]
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Difficult access: rural Sabah school receives education support
SK Logongon, a Rural School in Need of Educational Support SK Logongon, located in the small district of Pagalungan, Nabawan, Sabah, is a rural school near the border with Kalimantan, Indonesia. Its remote location, far from urban centres, makes access to basic facilities and educational resources very limited. To reach the school from Kota Kinabalu, [...]
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They had careers, savings and dreams, then the Sudan war changed everything
On World Refugee Day, we share the stories of 2 Sudanese women forced to leave the lives they had built when war arrived. Every morning, Ikhlas wakes at 3:30am. She makes dough to bake into kisra (a thin fermented bread, which is a staple in Sudanese homes), then sells it, piece by piece, to families [...]
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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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