INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Humanitarians hone skills with disaster simulation
To be first on the scene after a disaster strikes, Islamic Relief operates a surge roster with staff ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
Read More »
November 30, 2016

Mushrooms boost business for women in Indonesia
Widows in the country’s most deprived region launch life-changing street food ventures. Islamic Relief has trained widows in West Lombok (Lombok Barat) to grow and
Read More »
November 23, 2016

Universal Children’s Day: We’re celebrating all around the world
From Mali to Gaza, and Afghanistan to India, children are taking centre stage. As well as throwing celebrations this weekend Islamic Relief offices around the
Read More »
November 18, 2016

The gift of a smile for children in Jordan
A healthcare programme has provided under-10s with life-changing cleft palate surgery. The project in Jordan is part of the £945,000 (€1.1 million) emergency healthcare programme
Read More »
November 17, 2016

Millions in Malawi go hungry following poor harvests
More than 6 million people in Malawi need humanitarian aid following the effects of El Nino. Reduced rainfall and above average temperatures in Malawi have
Read More »
November 11, 2016

Fears for Mosul as Iraq prepares for fleeing citizens
Humanitarians warn the impact of fighting in Mosul could be devastating. Islamic Relief’s team on the ground, leading a £500,000 response plan, says civilians who
Read More »
October 28, 2016