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 [...]
Read more »
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 [...]
Read more »
Israel’s immoral and illegal decision to block all aid into Gaza will be fatal
Israel’s decision to once again prevent all humanitarian aid from entering Gaza is a cruel and illegal act that will push Gaza back towards famine during the holy month of Ramadan, with fatal consequences for young children. Denying people aid and using starvation as a weapon of war is a clear violation of international law.  [...]
Read more »
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 [...]
Read more »
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 [...]
Read more »
After 500 days, Palestinians in Gaza suffer new daily horrors
Palestinians in Gaza are suffering daily new horrors despite the ceasefire, Islamic Relief says as the world marks 500 days of the escalation.  Hundreds of thousands of families remain homeless, forced to live in tents or temporary shelters, as more than 92% of homes have been damaged or destroyed by Israeli attacks and reconstruction has [...]
Read more »