Category Archives: Worldwide

There are now more than 65 million people in the world who have been forced from their homes due to conflict or disaster (UNHCR), many of them struggling to meet their basic needs of food, water, shelter and access to essential services. However, the psychological trauma of their displacement is less visible, and often overlooked. […]

The following is an excerpt from an article posted in the CBS Las Vegas in Oct 2017:    “LAS VEGAS (KXNT) – A group based out of Virginia called Islamic Relief USA will donate $10,000 to a fund to help the families of the victims of the mass shooting last week near the strip. The October 1 […]

-Mexico was struck by a powerful earthquake on Tuesday 19th September. -The quake hit at 13.14 local time (18.14 GMT) -The epicentre was near the Puebla state town of Raboso, about 76 miles southeast of Mexico City, at a depth of 32 miles (USGS). -At least 149 people have died across the country, and dozens […]

Islamic Relief has been working in Myanmar since 2008, delivering life-saving emergency aid, food and hygiene kits to those displaced by internal conflict and inter-communal violence. We’ve rebuilt schools and funded healthcare through innovative clinics, which allow us to reach isolated communities.   Violent clashes leave over 100 people dead During August 2017, the emergency […]

A national emergency has been declared after severe flooding and mudslides in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Almost 400 people have been confirmed dead, and at least 600 still missing according to BBC news reports. Sierra Leone’s president has appealed for urgent help to support the thousands of people affected by the disaster on the outskirts of […]