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.
August 4, 2026
India
Monsoon rains cause multi-state emergency in India
The ongoing monsoon rains have caused widespread devastation across India, leading to severe flooding, landslides, and destruction in multiple states.
August 1, 2026
Pakistan
Monsoon rains wreak havoc in Pakistan
122 people have lost their lives and 388 people have been injured amid monsoon rains in Pakistan since late June.
July 20, 2026
Nepal
Heavy monsoon rains increase flood and landslide risks in Nepal
Heavy monsoon rains across Nepal have increased the risk of floods and landslides, with some districts experiencing localized impacts.
July 16, 2026
Malawi
Mass return of migrants puts pressure on Malawi
Tens of thousands of Malawians are returning home from South Africa following rising anti-immigrant tensions, increased immigration enforcement, deportations and fears of violence.
July 13, 2026
Bangladesh
Severe monsoon floods leave communities stranded across Bangladesh
Days of torrential monsoon rain have caused devastating flash floods across Bangladesh, impacting around 1.7 million people, washing away homes and damaging vital infrastructure.
June 25, 2026
Venezuela
Devastating doublet earthquake strikes Venezuela
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela near the Caribbean coast, causing widespread devastation.
2 March, 2026
Jamaica
Lebanon Emergency Appeal
Intense airstrikes and mass displacement have caused immense destruction and civilian casualties across Lebanon.
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
June 16, 2026
Indonesia
Widespread damage caused as earthquake strikes Indonesia
Several people have been injured and homes and communities have been damaged following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake which struck Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on 16 June 2026.
June 15, 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ebola outbreak spreads across easter Democratic Republic of the Congo
An Ebola Virus Disease outbreak continues to spread in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, placing thousands of people at risk and raising concern across the wider region.
June 8, 2026
Philippines
Powerful earthquake causes devastation in the Philippines
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Southern Mindanao, Philippines, causing significant destruction and loss of life.