Palestinians 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,…
Read morePalestinian women endure caesarean sections without aftercare and use rags in place of sanitary products
An Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza describes women living in tents undergoing operations without medical aftercare, and using rags because sanitary pads are now too expensive. In…
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 moreNowhere to go: Unveiling the heart of Rafah’s crisis
Reacting to the crisis unfolding in Rafah, Gaza, Islamic Relief’s head of global advocacy, Shahin Ashraf, calls again for action to end the suffering. The silent scream within…
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