We firmly believe that charity starts at home. This is how real change takes root in the most impactful way.
Our efforts in Canada are focused on youth development, women empowerment, violence survivors, Indigenous communities, newcomer/refugee support, poverty reduction, healthcare and emergency humanitarian response.
Your support today means we can reduce poverty and support the most vulnerable here in Canada .
From coast to coast, let us join hands and meet the needs of our neighbourhoods.
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Domestic Initiatives
Winter Warmth
Without proper protection, the harsh winter can be a critical threat to those in vulnerable conditions.
We are here to serve the most vulnerable with dignity, by providing warm clothing, hot meals, and basic necessities.
Back to School 2023
Gift a Backpack & School Supplies
With the new school year just around the corner, you can bring a smile to a child's face by gifting them a kit filled with school supplies!
Eid al Adha Toy Drive 2023
Spreading Joy & Hope to Children Across Canada
This Eid, our teams all across Canada partnered with grassroot organizations to answer the call and help deliver Eid gifts to vulnerable children from Ontario all the way to British Columbia.
Support Incarcerated Muslims in Ramadan
During Ramadan, it can be especially challenging for Muslims who are incarcerated in prisons across Canada to practice their faith and observe the holy month with dignity and respect.
Key Programs
We are dedicated to supporting grass-root non-profit and community service organizations. Our focus is to empower local efforts and build healthy communities within.
Currently we have two partnerships with local organizations:
Barakah Box
Barakah Box is a joint partnership with Mishka Social Services.
For three years, Islamic Relief Canada has supported the distribution of culturally sensitive food boxes for low-income refugee and newcomer families in Hamilton, Ontario.
Bridge To Youth
Our most recent partnership is with BridgeTo Youth that promotes the education and social integration of vulnerable youth through free-tutoring, mentoring in an inclusive environment that will assist high school student’s transition to post secondary school.
What Kind of Projects do we do in Canada?
Locally, our projects are centered around the needs of Canadians through partnerships, campaigns and community initiatives:
IR Canada has assisted over 22,000 youth (aged 16-24) by working to improve the welfare of marginalized and economically disadvantaged youth through the promotion of education and mentorship, mental health and well-being, and protection services for at risk youth.
We believe that by empowering our youth through skills development and education we are preparing them for a brighter future.
Whether it is through welcome packages, monthly food support or English tutoring programs, we have supported over 94,000 Refugees and Newcomers by improving access to basic necessities, economic opportunities and education.
Our projects have supported over 14,480 vulnerable women and victims of violence by improving access to safe and inclusive drop-in centers, transitional homes and also, raising awareness through a culturally sensitive approach to prevent domestic and gender-based violence.
We have supported over 45,000 vulnerable and precariously living people to alleviate the effects of poverty by improving access to nutritious food through hot meal services, food boxes and basic hygiene kits.
We are dedicated to building relationships with our First Nations and indigenous communities. We have supported the needs of 12,000 indigenous children and adults by reducing the barriers to employment, accessing maternal health and well-being programs, supporting mentorship of young Indigenous girls through arts and leadership and participating in a national shoe-box campaign empowering young Indigenous children.
We are always ready to answer the call. We have supported 29,722 people through emergency response interventions during the Alberta and British Columbia Wildfires, Quebec floods, assisting the families of the Quebec Mosque shooting and St James Fire.
In 2019, we partnered with Canadian Red Cross to support the training of our dedicated volunteers and respond with CRC when a natural disaster happens.
In partnership with SickKids, supporting the training of five specialty paediatric fellows to build a healthier future for Palestinian children and supporting the Ibn Sina Scholar in Global Health at Sick Kids to facillitate expert studies and improved policies that impact disadvantaged children and families around the world.