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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

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

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

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

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

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

New Research Reveals Female Genital Mutilation being performed in Canada

New Research Reveals Female Genital Mutilation being performed in Canada

[Burlington, March 21,2025] – A groundbreaking new report by Islamic Relief Canada reveals that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is occurring in Canada – in private homes and through girls be...

Mar 27, 2025

The Humanitarian Coalition launches urgent appeal for Lebanon – Government of Canada will match donations

The Humanitarian Coalition launches urgent appeal for Lebanon – Government of Canada will match donations

Ottawa, 9 October 2024 – As the humanitarian situation in Lebanon continues to deteriorate rapidly —with more than 2,000 people killed, more than 9,800 injured and an estimated one million people flee...

Oct 9, 2024

Press Release: Lebanese Canadian From GTA Traveling to Lebanon to Assist with Relief Efforts.

Press Release: Lebanese Canadian From GTA Traveling to Lebanon to Assist with Relief Efforts.

BURLINGTON, September , 2024 – With Lebanon facing its deadliest days in decades amidst the massive escalation of Israeli airstrikes, Islamic Relief Canada staff has arrived in Lebanon to help with re...

Sep 30, 2024

PRESS RELEASE - While Parliament Rests for the Summer, Gaza Bleeds: Canadian Humanitarian Agencies Call for Action

PRESS RELEASE - While Parliament Rests for the Summer, Gaza Bleeds: Canadian Humanitarian Agencies Call for Action

OTTAWA, 19 June 2024 – As Parliament breaks for summer, Canada’s leading humanitarian agencies held a press conference today on Parliament Hill to call on the Government of Canada to take urgent and d...

Jun 19, 2024

Press Release: Islamic Relief Canada Outraged at the Killing of 117 Sponsored Orphans in Gaza Since October 7

Press Release: Islamic Relief Canada Outraged at the Killing of 117 Sponsored Orphans in Gaza Since October 7

Burlington, Ontario (May 16, 2024) - Islamic Relief Canada is devastated to announce the killing of Canadian-sponsored Gaza orphans and is appalled by the lack of urgency displayed by the Canadian Gov...

May 16, 2024

Press Release: The Canadian Government must act immediately and publicly condemn Israel’s offensive into Rafah before more lives are lost.

Press Release: The Canadian Government must act immediately and publicly condemn Israel’s offensive into Rafah before more lives are lost.

May 7th, 2024 - Islamic Relief Canada has launched its latest campaign, “Rafah Under Attack” demanding the Canadian government take immediate action in condemning Israel's latest offensive into Rafah....

May 7, 2024

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