Islamic Relief Canada has many campaigns throughout the year to help the world. Please scroll down to see a complete list of our current campaigns.
BURMA CYCLONE
CHINA EARTHQUAKE
RAMADAN
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RAMADAN CAMPAIGN UPDATE
The inaugral Ramadan campaign for Islamic Relief Canada was a resounding success raising thousands of dollars to help fund Ramadan food packages as well as numerous projects around the world. You are still able to donate your zakat to Islamic Relief Canada by clicking here. To see some pictures of the Ramadan food pack distribution, please click here.
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BURMA/MYANMAR CYCLONE UPDATE
On May 3, 2008, Cyclone Nargis hit Burma resulting in an estimated casualty count of 78,000 people with another million people missing. The cyclone also destroyed infrastructure, flooded rice fields and demolished homes and schools. Four weeks after the disaster, aid had only reached 40% of 2.46 million survivors of the storm and basic relief supplies are still desperately needed in some areas.
Islamic Relief Worldwide has launched a campaign along with its partner offices around the world to raise approximately £350,000 over two years to help rebuild the devasted region. Partnering with numerous existing agencies in the area, Islamic Relief has a team setup on the ground and headquarters established in the Yagnon province. Current efforts are focused on providing food, clean drinking water and shelter to those devasted as well as supporting field clearning efforts to help farmers regain their livelihoods. Here are some images of the devastation and the work that Islamic Relief is carrying out in the region.
If you are interested in helping us in our efforts, please donate here to help us reach our goal of assiting over 300,000 individuals who need your help.
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CHINA EARTHQUAKE UPDATE
The 7.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked China killed over 55,000 people. More than 281,000 people have been injured while another 32,000 are still missing.
The earthqauke was the most severe to hit China in over 30 years. Thousands of people remained trapped under rubble for days while rescuers worked non-stop despite heavy rains and road blockages caused by falling boulders. More than a million homes were completed destroyed in the aftermath of the earthquake as well as other buildings including many schools. Since the earthquake hit at 2:48 local time, most children were in school and ended up being trapped and killed under the falling buildings.
Islamic Relief is on the ground and is working with local Chinese relief agencies to start rebuilding the Sichuan region. An initial £20,000 was allocated to cover immediate needs such as food, water, shelter and rescue efforts. Working closely with the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) and the Association for NGO International Economic and Technical Co-operation (GANGO), two of the largest operational NGOs in the country, IR China is well-equipped to provide the necessary relief for the current crisis.
Click here to see some images from the field. Please help us carry out our important work in helping those affected by donating here.
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