It is also a member of Bond (British Overseas NGOs for Development) and in the UK, a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), along with 14 other major charities. Islamic Relief is a member of the UN's Economic and Social Council and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Formerly known as the Islamic Relief Academy, the Humanitarian Academy for Development[23] re-launched in 2018 as a centre for learning and research to benefit the humanitarian sector. It focuses on providing long-term sustainability including climate adaptation, livelihood support including Islamic microfinance and orphan sponsorship programmes. Donate your Zakat & Sadaqah now. An official website of the United States government, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Office of the U.S. This summer, when Tayara’s social media abuses came to public scrutiny, IRW issued a new statement that it had been “shocked by the anti-western and anti-Israel content of the posts partially glorifying violence and terrorism,” when it became aware of them, but that Tayara had given “outstanding support” to the charity for more than a decade. Moreover, additional evidence of anti-Semitic and intolerant views by top IRW leaders, including a video showing IRW founder Hany al Banna describing Yazidis as “devil worshippers”,  have come to light in recent weeks. Its first donation was 20p, raised from door-to-door collections. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by … Founded in 1984 in the UK, it has international headquarters in Birmingham (Islamic Relief Worldwide) and a network of national offices, affiliated partners, registered branches and field offices spanning 50 countries. The charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales in 1989 and remains an independent non-political non-governmental organisation (NGO). 898 were here. Categories: World Relief. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters. "[40] Additionally, the Dutch government announced that they would give no public funds to IRW after allegations of connections to the Muslim Brotherhood in the media. Find nearby Mosques (Masjids), Islamic Centers, Muslim Owned Businesses and Organizations all over the world on the map. We remain guided by the timeless values and teachings of the Qur’an and prophetic example. Disclaimer: Islamic Relief is not affiliated with any external web sites. 1. Simeon Kerr (2014-11-16). The Charity is also the parent body to "Charity Week", which claims to be the largest student run project globally. It started 30 years ago in Birmingham, where it was founded by a group of post-graduate students. Islamic Relief has been responding to humanitarian crises around the world for the past 35 years with an aim to reduce the impact of conflicts and natural disasters. “Inspired by our Islamic faith and guided by our values, we envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled and people respond as one to the suffering of others. In 2001 it set up Waqf programmes,[18] supported by donors and run as an Islamic endowment scheme. In 2017 it acquired Core Humanitarian Standard certification. [30], The government of Bangladesh barred the organisation from aiding the Rohingya people in Cox's Bazar, alleging funds were used to preach Islam, construct mosques, encourage radicalism, and fund militants. Islamic Relief was established in 1984 by Dr Hany El-Banna and fellow students from the University of Birmingham in response to a famine in the Horn of Africa. Islamic Relief's orphan sponsorship programme supports over 37,000 children around the world. [32], In 2019 the German government allege they have "significant personal ties" with the Muslim Brotherhood, which was denied by Islamic Relief. [3], Islamic Relief states as its vision and mission:[4]. Company Reg No: 02365572. [7] The charity grew with strong grassroots community support and over the past 35 years has grown to with affiliated organisations raising funds across Europe, America, Australia and elsewhere. 842 were here. Given that IRW has an annual budget of approximately $100M+ and holds a designation as a charitable organization internationally, as well as 501 (C) (3) status in the United States, this record of anti-Semitism presents a significant issue for all donors and donor countries to IRW. It supports they charity's fundraising activities by recycling clothes and running 14 charity shops across the UK. Islamic Relief's key emergency interventions in its 35-year history include providing life-saving aid during the wars in Bosnia and Kosova in the 1990s,[8] providing medical assistance during the wars in Afghanistan[9] and Iraq,[10] and managing refugee camps in Darfur, Sudan. Faith Inspired Action | Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. [19], In August 2015 Islamic Relief launched an Islamic Climate Change Declaration[20] with GreenFaith and the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental and Sciences, calling on Muslim communities to take an active role in climate action at local, national and international levels. Other ways to donate. © Islamic Relief (Worldwide) TM 2019. In 2017, Islamic Relief implemented 50 projects worldwide to reduce the impact of climate change.[19]. Contrary to the allegations against us, Islamic Relief is a purely humanitarian organisation that delivers aid in strict compliance with humanitarian and international legal principles. [21] The Declaration is a call to action against gender inequality from an Islamic faith perspective, and seeks to tackle discrimination and harmful practices, especially against women and girls in Muslim communities. In 2017, Islamic Relief reports to have supported 4.3 million people in 34 countries with its development programmes. They are Ikhlas (sincerity), Ihsan (excellence), Rahma (compassion), Adl (social justice) and Amana (custodianship). Its current development strategy is aligned to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). [33][34], In July 2020, Islamic Relief's director Heshmat Khalifa resigned after The Times discovered he had made antisemitic remarks on his Facebook page in 2014 and 2015. Islamic Relief Worldwide | 37,719 followers on LinkedIn. Islamic Relief is an international aid agency that has served humanity for over 30 years by striving to make the world a better, fairer place. Islamic Relief is an international aid agency that has served humanity for over 30 years by striving to make the world a better, fairer place. Welcome to the official YouTube channel for Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) We hope to bring you closer to the people we are helping and also raise awareness of important issues that contribute to poverty. 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Islamic Relief is co-owner of the International Civil Society Centre, a global action platform, and an affiliate member of the INGO Accountability Charter Company. While numerous media reports abound detailing this anti-Semitic history at IRW, we believe it is worthwhile to review that history: A July 2020 expose by the London Times and Dr. Lorenzo Vidino, director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, revealed that Heshmat Khalifa, a trustee and director of Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), had posted on his Facebook page calling Jews the “grandchildren of monkeys and pigs.”. Islamic Relief Worldwide As an independent humanitarian and development organisation, Islamic Relief has been serving humanity for 35 years. CEO of Islamic Relief Worldwide Message from the CEO Dr El-Alfy, Chair, helps out at our village re-habilitation programme in Pakistan Saleh Saeed, CEO, visits an Islamic Relief South Africa project As salamu alaykum Peace be upon you all. Islamic Relief was founded over 26 years ago as a compassionate response to suffering across the globe. In 2018, at the UN Commission on the Status of Women conference in New York (CSW62) Islamic Relief announced a forthcoming Islamic Declaration on Gender Justice. Times of Israel. As an independent humanitarian and development organisation, Islamic Relief has been serving humanity for 35 years. Islamic Relief is an international aid agency that provides humanitarian relief and development programmes in over 40 countries, serving communities in need regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief. Islamic Relief Worldwide works in more than 40 countries. Another of Tayara’s posts depicted a cartoon of US President Barack Obama wearing a tie emblazoned with the Star of David, seemingly implying that “Jews control the US.” Referring to Hamas’s military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassem Brigades, Tayara wrote: “The al-Qassem heroes did not graduate from the military academies of the UK and the US, unlike the rulers and royals of the Arab world who, there, were nurtured on cowardice and allegiance to the foreigners — the UK and the US.” While these posts had already been brought to light in 2017 when German researcher Sigrid Herrmann-Marschall highlighted them in a blog post, Islamic Relief Germany chose to maintain Tayara as chairman following an apology which he issued, deletion of the posts and closure of his Facebook account. In 2017,[2] Islamic Relief reported an income of £126 million which includes individual donations and institutional funding from DFID, UN agencies, USAID, and other partners. The charity's current emergency appeals include supporting 2.5 million people at risk of famine and disease in Yemen,[15] assisting vulnerable communities affected by the ongoing violence in Myanmar, and delivering aid to 1.4 million people in war-torn Syria,[16] including in Idlib where it is one of the few aid agencies still operating directly. 26. Islamic Relief's key areas of work are humanitarian relief and disaster preparedness; development programmes that improve access to sustainable livelihoods, healthcare, education, water, sanitation and hygiene; and advocating on behalf of those in need. The Declaration makes an Islamic faith-endorsed case for protecting the environment with support from global Muslim leaders. 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