The UK Government’s suspension of 30 out of 350 arms licenses to Israel is a long-overdue recognition of the clear risk that Israel is using UK arms to violate international law in #Gaza. It is too little, and more than 40,000 Palestinian lives, too late. 🔴 ALL arm sales to Israel by the UK Government must end immediately.
About us
"Whoever saved a life, it would be as if they saved the life of all mankind." (Qur'an 5:32) Islamic Relief is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by a group of medical doctors and activists. Since 1984 we have saved and transformed the lives of over 117 million people. By responding to disasters, rebuilding lives and preparing people in case disaster strikes – we save lives before they are lost. In addition to providing disaster and emergency response, we also promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender. Our Mission: Together we will inspire and enable people to respond rapidly to disasters and fight poverty through our Islamic values, expertise and global reach. Our Values: We remain guided by the timeless values and teachings of the Qur’an and the prophetic example (Sunnah), most specifically: - Sincerity (Ikhlas) – In responding to poverty and suffering, our efforts are driven by sincerity to God and the need to fulfil our obligations to humanity. - Excellence (Ihsan) – Our actions in tackling poverty are marked by excellence in our operations and the conduct through which we help the deserving people we serve. - Compassion (Rahma) – We believe the protection and well-being of every life is of paramount importance and we shall join with other humanitarian actors to act as one in responding to suffering brought on by disasters, poverty and injustice. - Social Justice (Adl) – Our work is founded on enabling people and institutions to fulfil the rights of the poor and vulnerable. We work to empower the dispossessed towards realising their God-given human potential and develop their capabilities and resources. - Custodianship (Amana) – We uphold our duty of custodianship over Earth and its resources, and the trust people place in us as a humanitarian and development practitioner to be transparent and accountable.
- Website
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http://www.islamic-relief.org.uk
External link for Islamic Relief UK
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
- Specialties
- Emergency Response, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Sustainable Livlihoods, Shelter and Protection, Orphan Sponsorship, Health and Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, Advocacy, and Campaigning
Locations
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Primary
16 Lower Marsh
London, SE1 7RJ, GB
Employees at Islamic Relief UK
Updates
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🍉 Pictures from our teams in #Palestine, who held a psychosocial support session recently for the children of #Gaza! 🧸 We've been working with local partners across the enclave and the wider Middle East region to ensure we can procure and distribute as much aid as we can, including vital sessions like these. 🪁 Your continued generosity has allowed us to provide a lifeline for Palestinian youth, who need it more than ever – thank you. 💙 🫶🏼 iruk.co/palestine
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Interested in discovering the soul of #CostaRica? 🌴 Now's your chance! Take on the challenge of a lifetime, as we hike, camp, and raft through the country's Oil Palm Plantations, Brunquena Range, and Los Santos Valley. ⛺️ You'll also get the chance to explore Costa Rica's indigenous villages, while raising vital funds for our work in #Gaza! 🍉 What are you waiting for? 👉🏼 iruk.co/challenges
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🔴 More than nine years of gruelling conflict has left #Yemen facing a severe food crisis. The rising levels of acute malnutrition and continuous disease outbreaks underscore the critical need for a large-scale response, that includes improving nutrition, health services, and access to safe water. Our teams are currently on the ground, providing vital aid to those in need – including food and financial aid to over 124,000 people, alhamdulillah! 💙
Yemen faces severe food crisis amid extreme weather and funding shortfalls | Islamic Relief UK
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#SUDAN | Conditions in #Gedaref are deteriorating, but many other areas of Sudan are suffering even more. Our staff in #Darfur are seeing children wasting away from severe malnutrition, with reports of families having to eat leaves from trees, or even animal feed. 🔴 iruk.co/sudan
Islamic Relief staff describe scenes of starvation after 500 days of war in Sudan | Islamic Relief UK
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🔴 We condemn the actions of the Israeli military in what has been the largest attack on the occupied West Bank in 20 years. As humanitarian actors we call for an end to Israel’s bombardment and attacks, in Gaza, the illegally occupied West Bank, and Lebanon. 🔗 Full statement below:
Islamic Relief condemns largest Israeli assault in West Bank in twenty years. | Islamic Relief UK
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🍉 A throwback to the press conference we held with the talented WAW Creative Arts kids, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in #Gaza. Children living under the siege have not had a childhood since October 7, and as children in the UK prepare to return to school this week, we are bitterly reminded that for the youth of Gaza, the joys of education are now a distant memory. #CeasefireNOW
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🍉 Our teams in #Gaza, alongside our partners, have been working around the clock to deliver lifesaving aid to Palestinians in need. Since October last year, we'e provided over £23 million worth of aid, and delivered over 33.2 million hot meals – all through your incredible generosity, alhamdulillah! 💙 We remain steadfast in our determination to support families living under the siege, and will continue to stand by the sides of the Palestinian people, no matter the challenges we face. 🤲🏼 iruk.co/palestine
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🔴 According to our recent poll with Savanta, a shocking 70% of adults in the UK said they knew nothing about what's happening in #Sudan, despite it currently being the world's worst hunger crisis. 24.8 million people, over half the population, in Sudan currently require humanitarian assistance after a brutal civil war broke out in April 2023. 📄 Find out more on the results of our survey.
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🔴 #BANGLADESH In the aftermath of the devastating flash floods, we're distributing essential food supplies to 5,000 affected families – alhamdulillah. 🤲🏼 Our teams are on the ground, at the forefront of emergency response efforts in #Feni and #Cumilla. Thank you for supporting our life-saving efforts. | iruk.co/bangladesh 🙏🏼
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