People in Gaza are in need of everything, but they need one thing above all else – an end to this war
As the crisis in Gaza passes its 200th day, an Islamic Relief aid worker* reflects on how his family and others have coped with shortages of food and…
Read more‘My country, Sudan, is at imminent risk of collapse’
It is 1 year since a brutal war erupted in Sudan, pushing the country to the verge of famine and creating the world’s biggest displacement crisis. Many of…
Read moreA cry over dry spell in Malawi: Food insecurity worsens
In her first blog of the year, regular blogger and Communications and Media officer, Elizabeth Mandala recounts the devastating impact a string of crises is having on farmers…
Read morePalestinians have suffered 6 months of hell and despair, but still we hope for peace
Nearly 6 months since the unprecedented escalation began in Gaza, an Islamic Relief aid worker* struggles with loss and fear but retains a hope for peace that cannot…
Read moreI can’t endure more suffering and I can’t leave Gaza either. Maybe comfort lies in death
An Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza weighs heartbreaking options as he looks towards a bleak future almost 6 months into the deadly escalation in Gaza.It is around…
Read moreA Ramadan in mourning in Gaza
Living through a Ramadan like no other, an Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza reflects on Ramadans gone by and shares his hope of seeing a ceasefire before…
Read moreHow training helped me better support Yemeni communities and people in need
The Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD) – Islamic Relief’s learning division – supports humanitarian workers around the world to build their skills and better serve their communities. Here,…
Read moreRamadan Mubarak from Islamic Relief
Speaking from northern Albania, Islamic Relief’s CEO shares a special Ramadan message for our incredible supporters, partners and colleagues around the world. “As we start Ramadan, my brothers…
Read moreAs Gaza prepares for a painful Ramadan, Palestinian children hunger for peace as well as food
As Ramadan draws near, an Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza describes children longing for an end to suffering, and just a little festive joy. It has now…
Read moreInternational Women’s Day 2024: Women are still struggling for their basic needs
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Najah Almugahed, Gender Protection and Inclusion Advisor at Islamic Relief examines how the needs vs rights debate applies to women in humanitarian crises,…
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