Crisis Watch
Islamic Relief aims to be the first on the ground when a crisis hits, providing emergency relief and helping those affected immediately.
When floods, droughts or earthquakes happen, we are there. We aim to provide life-saving aid such as food, water, shelter, medicine and other essential items to families who have lost everything.
Donations towards our Emergency Response fund will help us to respond rapidly when disaster strikes, and help prepare communities for potential disasters. Donate now and help save lives.
“Whoever saves the life of one, it is as if he saved the whole of mankind” (Qur’an 5:32)
How We Respond to a Crisis
Monitoring
When crisis hits, our disaster response teams start by closely monitoring the situation to decide whether a response is needed. This sometimes involves sending a monitoring team to the affected area, as well as liaising with local communities and relevant authorities to see what role Islamic Relief can play in a response.
Response Planning
If a response is required, local Islamic Relief teams will put together a response plan which ensures we are coordinating efforts with other actors (e.g. local government and NGOs) to ensure we support affected communities in the most effective way possible
Responding
Once a response has been initiated, our teams work tirelessly to get humanitarian aid to communities in need thanks to your generous donations. Our responses are always tailored to the needs of the local communities in the context of the crisis.
Current Emergencies
Islamic Relief is monitoring all ongoing and incoming crises. We respond in specific countries, as indicated in red, where we have the capacity to do so.
Your donation to the Global Emergencies Fund is pooled together to fund our various emergency projects around the world. This ensures that funds can be distributed wherever they are most needed.
September 1, 2025
Afghanistan
Eastern province of Kunar, Afghanistan hit with powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake
Hundreds have died and thousands more injured following a 6.0 magnitude earthquake in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan
August 28, 2025
Yemen
Heavy rains cause flash flooding and devastation in Yemen
Heavy rains triggered the flooding across the country, impacting almost 120,000 people and causing widespread damage and destruction.
August 12, 2025
Mali
Mass displacements in Mali leave many in desperate need of aid
Hundreds of people were forced to flee their homes in Nara district, Mali, after violence and threats emerged from armed groups.
July 22, 2025
Pakistan
Monsoon rains cause destruction across Pakistan
Hundreds of people have died and thousands have been injured and displaced as heavy monsoon rains sweep across Pakistan, causing widespread devastation.
October 7, 2023
Palestine
Palestine Emergency Appeal
Violence has engulfed Sudan, displacing millions and leaving cities, homes and lives in ruins.
April 19, 2023
Sudan
Sudan Emergency
Violence has engulfed Sudan, displacing millions and leaving cities, homes and lives in ruins.
Recent and on-going responses
August 15, 2025
Albania
Thousands affected as wildfires spread across Albania
Around 5,000 people have been affected as wildfires continue to sweep across southern Albania, destroying homes, farmland and forests.
August 11, 2025
Turkiye
Dozens injured as earthquake hits Türkiye
One person has died and 29 have been injured following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye’s Marmara region on 10 August 2025.
August 1, 2025
Somaliland
Droughts causing devastation in Somaliland
Recurrent and severe climate events have devastated agriculture and traditional livelihoods in communities in Somaliland and Somalia.