As war rages in Sudan one mother fights to keep families together
In a corner of Gedaref camp, located in eastern Sudan near the Ethiopian border, temporary shelters stretch out in a patchwork of tarpaulins and makeshift structures. Amid the intense heat and scarce resources, Sawsan stands as a sign of hope. She has been displaced from Sennar since June, bringing her own children with her, along with [...]
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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 [...]
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Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years on: The destruction was “like a nuclear weapon” but communities have bounced back
20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami – one of the worst natural disasters in history, which killed around 230,000 people in 14 countries and caused billions of dollars of damage – Islamic Relief has been speaking to survivors and aid workers about their experiences. Survivors in Indonesia, where more than 130,000 people died, have [...]
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From loss to hope: The resilience of Afghanistan’s orphaned children
Afghanistan is home to around 1.6 million orphaned children, many of whom find themselves living on the streets, struggling to find food, shelter and warmth. In a country where poverty is widespread, and more than 85 per cent of the population lives on less than $1 a day, according to the United Nations, becoming an [...]
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Islamic Relief stands with the people of Syria
Islamic Relief aid workers are on the ground assessing the huge needs of the population after a momentous and historic week in Syria. This is a moment of hope and uncertainty for many people, and Islamic Relief remains committed to stand alongside the Syrian people and help build a peaceful and prosperous future. Islamic Relief [...]
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From smuggler to shopkeeper: One woman’s journey of hope in Ethiopia
In the West Hararghe region of Ethiopia, life is far from easy. Home to both Oromo and Somali communities, the area is frequently shaken by ethnic tensions and conflict. In 2020, a new wave of violence forced many people to flee their homes, adding to the growing number of internally displaced people. Misra was one [...]
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