Philippines flood response supports 770 families
Philippines Flood Response Brings Relief to 770 Families in La Paz Heavy rainfall caused by a shear line weather system struck La Paz, Agusan del Sur in the CARAGA Region of Mindanao, Philippines, in February 2026, triggering flash floods and landslides that devastated thousands of families. The disaster not only damaged homes but also disrupted [...]
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Venezuela earthquake survivors still desperately need aid
Many families who survived the earthquake are still homeless, searching for news of loved ones, and struggling to get food, shelter and medicine, Islamic Relief's response team on the ground reports. Omar Khalifa is part of Islamic Relief's emergency response team in Venezuela, working with local partners to deliver food, shelter and medical supplies to survivors [...]
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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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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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