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Islamic Relief Canada Activates Emergency Response in Venezuela as Its Teams on the Ground Prioritize Food Relief and Search-and-Rescue

1364343 | Bilal Siddiqui | 16475443567 | [email protected]

Islamic Relief Canada Activates Emergency Response in Venezuela as Its Teams on the Ground Prioritize Food Relief and Search-and-Rescue

June 30th, 2026, Burlington, Ontario – On the 24th of June 2026, two powerful earthquakes (Magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck northern Venezuela within seconds of each other, causing widespread devastation...

Jul 7, 2026 Press Release

Islamic Relief Canada Calls for Immediate Protection of Civilians Amid Escalating Violence in El Obeid

1364343 | Bilal Siddiqui | 16475443567 | [email protected]

Islamic Relief Canada Calls for Immediate Protection of Civilians Amid Escalating Violence in El Obeid

Burlington, Ontario, June 30th, 2026 - Civilians in the Sudanese city of El Obeid are increasingly fearful of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe, Islamic Relief aid workers in the city report. Daily...

Jul 2, 2026 Press Release

Islamic Relief Canada Partners in Launch of Inaugural Ottawa Civic Space Summit

IslamicRelief Canada is proud tosupportthe Inaugural Ottawa Civic Space Summitlaunchingtomorrow.In partnership withResilient Societies and Cooperation Canada, thisthree-dayglobal summitaims toexplore ...

Apr 20, 2026 Statement

Sudan’s Community Kitchens Running on Fumes as Sudan enters third-year year of war and devastating famine.

Sudan’s Community Kitchens Running on Fumes as Sudan enters third-year year of war and devastating famine.

Wednesday, 15th April 2026, Burlington, Ontario – Today marks the third anniversary of the outbreak of war in Sudan. Three years on, Sudan remains one of the most underfunded humanitarian crises in th...

Apr 15, 2026 Press Release

Humanitarian Coalition launches urgent appeal amid escalating conflict in the Middle East

Humanitarian Coalition launches urgent appeal amid escalating conflict in the Middle East

Ottawa, 16 March 2026 – Canada’s leading aid organizations – joining forces as the Humanitarian Coalition – are raising critical funds to rush life-saving assistance to people in need in Lebanon, Syri...

Mar 16, 2026 Press Release

Islamic Relief alarmed by military escalation in Middle East

Islamic Relief alarmed by military escalation in Middle East

Islamic Relief Worldwide is deeply alarmed by the escalating military conflict across the Middle East and calls urgently on all parties to exercise restraint and pursue a diplomatic resolution. Civili...

Feb 28, 2026 Statement

Islamic Relief Canada welcomes Canada’s updated Syria sanctions and strengthens humanitarian and recovery support

Islamic Relief Canada welcomes Canada’s updated Syria sanctions and strengthens humanitarian and recovery support

Burlington, February 19, 2026- Islamic Relief Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of amendments to sanctions related to Syria, a step that will help reduce barriersthat can slow do...

Feb 20, 2026 Press Release

Statement on the Denial of Entry to Palestine of the Canadian Parliamentary and Humanitarian Delegation

Statement on the Denial of Entry to Palestine of the Canadian Parliamentary and Humanitarian Delegation

Ottawa, ON - December 16, 2025 — Today, Israeli authorities denied the entry of a Canadian delegation heading to the West Bank, Palestine at a land crossing from Jordan, describing delegates as a “pub...

Dec 16, 2025 Statement

Islamic Relief Canada Calls for Immediate International Action to Prevent Further Catastrophe in Gaza

Islamic Relief Canada Calls for Immediate International Action to Prevent Further Catastrophe in Gaza

August 8, 2025 – Mississauga, ON — Islamic Relief Canada expresses grave concern over the latest developments in Gaza, as Israel’s newly approved plan to take full military control of Gaza City marks ...

Aug 9, 2025 Press Release

July Joint Letter from Canadian INGOs re: Canadian arms sales to Israel

July Joint Letter from Canadian INGOs re: Canadian arms sales to Israel

The Honourable Anita Anand Minister of Foreign Affairs House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Re: Suspension of Canadian Military Exports to Israel in the Context of Famine and Grave Violations of I...

Aug 1, 2025 Statement

CEO transition announcement

CEO transition announcement

Over the past decade, Islamic Relief Canada has experienced remarkable growth, evolving into one of the leading humanitarian organizations in the country. Usama Khan, who joined the organization in 20...

Jul 30, 2025 Statement

Islamic Relief Canada Reaction to IPC Famine Statement

Islamic Relief Canada Reaction to IPC Famine Statement

On the IPC’s new warning that “the worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip,” Islamic Relief Canada says: The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification's (IPC) new ...

Jul 29, 2025 Statement

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