Category Archives: Worldwide

1.3 million people are in urgent need of assistance in Kenya. 23 out of 47 counties in Kenya have been affected by the drought. IR Kenya is focusing on interventions in the sectors of Health and Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Food and Livelihoods and Conflict Resolution. Islamic Relief Kenya is operational in the [...]

In light of International Women’s Day, five women from around the world share their stories of change and hopes for a better future. Islamic Relief has been advancing the economic and social empowerment of women for decades, and this year, is proud to support International Women’s Day campaign theme: #BeBoldForChange From championing female entrepreneurship to [...]

The number of people at risk of starvation now stands at more than 11 million. The United Nations has declared a famine in parts of South Sudan, the first to be announced anywhere in the world in six years. Conflict and drought in the Horn of Africa (where the image below was taken in 2016) [...]

According to UNHCR, over 131,000 South Sudanese refugees arrived in Sudan in 2016, the highest number of arrivals per year. Violence, food insecurity, malnutrition, and lack of access to basic services have caused large-scale internal displacement. During January, IR Sudan in Central Darfur has been undertaking WASH projects and distributing hygiene kits (a total of [...]

Consecutive, below average rainy seasons have caused severe drought across northern, eastern and central Ethiopia. The drought has led to high levels of food insecurity and increased rates of malnutrition. According to the latest figures from ACAPS, 5.6 million people in the country are in need of food assistance, 9.2 million lack access to safe [...]