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.
29 October, 2025
Jamaica
Families forced to flee as Hurricane Melissa causes havoc
Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica and parts of the Caribbean - submerging towns, destroying homes and crippling infrastructure.
October 7, 2023
Palestine
Palestine Emergency Appeal
The already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening, as already struggling civilians once more face the horror of major airstrikes.
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
October 6, 2025
Nepal
Heavy rainfall poses risk of severe flooding in Nepal
Many have been forced to flee their homes as heavy rainfall sweeps across Nepal.
October 2, 2025
Philippines
Tens of thousands displaced as a powerful earthquake hits the Philippines
At least 72 people have died and almost 300 have been injured after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu Province in the Philippines.
September1, 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.