Syria, February 9, 2023 - Islamic Relief has delivered emergency assistance such as medicines, medical supplies, blankets, mattresses, and plastic sheets in Syria. In Gaziantep, Turkey, Islamic Relief has distributed food and drink assistance to those affected. Islamic Relief has launched a £20 million global appeal and at the moment, about £500,000 (more than RM2.5 [...]
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TURKIYE, February 6, 2023 - More than 500 people died, while more than 3,000 others were injured in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkiye and Syria. The number of deaths is expected to rise. Tremors were also felt in Lebanon. Many people were reportedly trapped under the rubble of buildings. Islamic Relief is currently [...]
In honour of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we spoke to inspirational women who have battled violence against women. Kaushila is one of those women who has dedicated her life to advocating for victims and seeking justice. Here she talks about the impact of her activism. Kaushila Devi, 35, is the […]
LEBANON, 6 October 2022 – About 95 Syrian refugee tents in Wafaa Al Omany camp, Aarsal, Lebanon was destroyed in a fire on 5 October, around 7 am. According to Islamic Relief Lebanon, 75 tents were fully damaged, and 20 were partially damaged. The fire's cause is still unknown. So far, there is no alternative [...]
PAKISTAN, 7 September 2022 – Pakistan floods are getting worse with the death toll rising to 1,343 people while another 12,720 people were reported injured. Currently, more than 33 million people have been affected, while 1,693,361 people have been displaced from their homes. About 3.6 million acres of crops and orchards in Balochistan, Punjab, and [...]
AFGHANISTAN, 11 August 2022 – About 925 families affected by the earthquake that hit Paktika, Afghanistan last June have received food packs and hygiene kits assistance from Islamic Relief. Islamic Relief also plans for the recovery phase through a livelihood project. To date, there are more than 20 ongoing projects implemented in Afghanistan by Islamic [...]
