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 30, 2024
Nepal
Heavy rains cause devastating floods and landslides in Nepal
217 people have died and 143 are injured following floods and landslides caused by relentless rain that hit Nepal in September 2024.
September 13, 2024
Nigeria
Severe floods cause damage and displacement in Nigeria
The collapse of a dam in northeast Nigeria has caused severe flooding in Maiduguri, killing at least 30 people and forcing 400,000 to leave their homes.
September 11, 2024
Morocco
Torrential rain and floods cause devastation in Morocco
Rains and landslides in the the Wayanad district of Kerala, in India have killed over 160 people and caused considerable damage to homes, schools and roads.
August 22, 2024
Bangladesh
Flash floods and monsoon rains cause damage in Bangladesh
Approximately 3.66 million people have been impacted by flooding as heavy Monsoon rains hit the southeastern districts of Bangladesh.
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.
October 24, 2023
Lebanon
Lebanon Emergency Appeal
Hundreds of Israeli airstrikes have killed and displaced thousands in Lebanon. Over 274 people have been killed, and over 700+ wounded.
April 19, 2023
Sudan
Sudan Emergency
Violence has engulfed Sudan, displacing millions and leaving cities, homes and lives in ruins.
Past Emergencies
September 4, 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo
Spread of Mpox raises concerns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been classified as an ‘emergency’ due to the spread of Mpox in all 26 provinces.
September 4, 2024
Mali
Ongoing rains and floods cause devastation in Mali
Mali is experiencing above average rainfall in 2024 as ongoing rains and floods have resulted in many fatalities and devastation.
August 9, 2024
Yemen
Heavy rains and flash flooding cause significant loss in Yemen
At least 97 people have been killed and hundreds displaced following heavy rains and flooding in Yemen in August 2024.