Islamic Relief Worldwide

“In the United States, a donor-advised fund is a charitable giving vehicle administered by a public charity created to manage charitable donations on behalf of organizations, families, or individuals.” [source]

If you, your family, or your business have given to a donor advised fund, you can recommend to your sponsoring organization to donate to Islamic Relief USA. In the past we received donations from donor advised funds managed by Fidelity Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, and Schwab Charitable. If Islamic Relief USA is not listed as an eligible recipient in your donor advised fund, we will be happy to work with you to be added.



Questions about your donor-advised funds? Contact, Islamic Relief USA Revenue Manager, at 703-370-7202.

You can also create a lasting legacy by naming ChildServe the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund. With a percentage, you can create a family legacy of giving by naming your loved ones as your successor to continue recommending grants to charitable organizations. Contact your fund administrator for a beneficiary form.



Islamic Relief’s Dedication to Kenya

Islamic Relief has been in Kenya since 1993. Since then, our focus has been on long-term development assistance to help pull vulnerable communities out of the cycle of poverty.

Heavy Rainfall Hits Kenya

On April 29, the Old Kijabe dam, situated in the Mai Mahiu area of the Great Rift Valley region, burst due to heavy rainfall. At least 50 people have been killed, over 27,000 acres of agricultural land has been destroyed, and more than 4,000 livestock have perished.

Islamic Relief is working to provide cash assistance to over 6,000 flood-affected families as well as access to clean water through borehole rehabilitation across four counties including Tana River, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera.



Sudan in Crisis

It’s been one year since violence erupted in Sudan as rival factions fought for control of the country’s capital. Civilians are still bearing the brunt of the fighting as it spreads across the country. A staggering 8.4 million people have been forcibly displaced, facing high levels of food insecurity and outbreaks of disease including dengue fever, cholera, and measles. A total of 24.8 million men, women, and children are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

“The fighting is [ongoing] and we can hear bullets and bombing all around us. Buildings are on fire and smoke fills the sky. People are trapped in their homes and scared about what is going to happen in the coming days. Life is paralyzed, everything is closed and food supplies are running out.

Many of the poorest people [already] don’t have [enough] food, they buy whatever little they can afford each day – and now they can’t even do that. Already critical levels of hunger in the country are now set to get even worse. Millions of people will need aid.” – Elsadig Elnour, Islamic Relief Sudan Country Director

Humanitarian aid workers are among those killed and many aid agency offices have been looted, forcing the suspension of vital humanitarian work. While issues related to the delivery of humanitarian aid persist, Islamic Relief has successfully completed the following interventions:

Food aid for 327,000+ people and essential non-food items for 1,300+ people
Healthcare and medicine for 67,000+ people and hygiene kits for 3,000+ people
Cash assistance for 36,200+ people
Water storage kits for 4,800+ people
Psychosocial support for 2,500+ people
Emergency shelter for 2,400+ people

Stay tuned to this page for ongoing updates.
Focus on Sudan

Political instability, socio-economic crisis, and food insecurity has severely affected families across Sudan. The escalation of violence has only exacerbated the situation, contributing to high numbers of internally displaced people and refugees. Many families have shared that food is available, but unaffordable. Food prices have increased by more than 80% in the past year, and more than doubled in most areas.
Islamic Relief’s Dedication to Sudan

Islamic Relief’s first humanitarian response in Sudan was in response to the famine in 1984, where we provided vital food aid to people in need. Since then, our focus has been on long-term development assistance to help pull vulnerable communities out of the cycle of poverty.



The Power of Your Donation

“That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of cattle. So eat of them and feed the poor.”
– The Holy Qur’an, 22:28

The first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah are the most sacred days of the year, loved by Allah (SWT). By giving to Islamic Relief, you can reap the rewards of this blessed month and serve those in need. Not only do you fulfill the charitable obligations Allah has set for us, but you also help relieve some of the burden that struggling families face.

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