By Topic: Emergencies
‘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 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 moreSky-high food prices throughout Gaza as families look ahead to a challenging Ramadan
As the bombardment of Gaza continues to push up the prices of even basic food items, an Islamic Relief worker* in Gaza reflects on the challenges of feeding…
Read moreBullets or starvation: Families struggle to survive in Gaza under siege
As Israel continues is bombardment of Gaza, an Islamic Relief aid worker* makes contact with a colleague elsewhere in the Gaza Strip. Amid a hunger crisis, the 2…
Read moreReturning to the Türkiye-Syria earthquake epicentre, I see hope but also a long road ahead
In the immediate aftermath of the Kahramanmaraş earthquake in February 2023, Islamic Relief’s Majdi Samaan travelled to the epicentre to talk to survivors and document their suffering. One…
Read moreSurvivors still need support to rise from the rubble of the Türkiye-Syria earthquake
One year ago, Türkiye and Syria faced a devastating earthquake, swiftly followed by hundreds of aftershocks and another deadly quake. Reflecting on the resilience and hardships of survivors,…
Read moreSurvival and solidarity, faith and hope: reactions to the dire situation in Gaza
As Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, an Islamic Relief aid worker* in the enclave reflects on the ways in which Palestinians are reacting, and trying to survive,…
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