Urooj Syed Canadians are on the ground in Pakistan, supporting relief efforts for the deadly Pakistan floods Burlington, ON - Unprecedented heavy monsoons — affecting over 33 million people — continue to devastate and displace vulnerable communities. One in seven Pakistanis is now suffering from one of the w... Press Releases Sep 16, 2022 Press Release
Urooj Syed Reflections From the Ground: Floods in Pakistan Cause Crisis Amid Pakistan’s worst flooding to occur in living memory, Islamic Relief Canada’s CEO, Usama Khan, travelled to Pakistan to meet with rights-holders and witness the tragic impact of flash floods. DONA... Statements Sep 13, 2022 Statement
Urooj Syed Shakeel Ashraf identified as man fatally shot in Milton during GTA shooting rampage The second man killed in a shooting rampage that spanned parts of the GTA on Monday afternoon has been identified. Multiple sources, including Toronto Police, Islamic Relief Canada and the Muslim Advi... In the Media Sep 13, 2022 In the Media
Urooj Syed Winnipeg accountant lends hand with flood relief in Pakistan When Winnipegger Masroor Khan saw the devastation caused by flooding in Pakistan, he knew he needed to go and help. The chartered accountant flew out on Aug. 30 to assist with providing relief supplie... In the Media Sep 5, 2022 In the Media
Urooj Syed Aid to Afghanistan can't wait: Canadian aid organizations calling on Prime Minister Trudeau to remove barriers to lifesaving humanitarian assistance. OTTAWA, ON - Leading Canadian aid organizations have jointly launched Aid for Afghanistan , a national campaign that is calling on the Government of Canada to immediately act to remove barriers that h... Statements Aug 11, 2022 Statement
Urooj Syed Scarborough gathering will commemorate one-year anniversary of anti-Muslim attack in London, Ont. Islamic Relief Canada and the National Council of Canadian Muslims will commemorate the one-year anniversary of an anti-Muslim attack in London, Ont., which killed four members of a Pakistani Canadian... In the Media Jun 6, 2022 In the Media
Urooj Syed Islamic Relief Canada condemns violence at Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadan prayers Islamic Relief Canada is appalled that more than 150 Palestinians have been injured in violence during Ramadan prayers at Al Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site in Islam. Israeli forces entered the si... Statements Apr 15, 2022 Statement
Urooj Syed Islamic Relief Canada condemns violence at Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadan prayers Islamic Relief Canada is appalled that more than 150 Palestinians have been injured in violence during Ramadan prayers at Al Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site in Islam. Israeli forces entered the si... Statements Apr 15, 2022 Statement
Urooj Syed Islamic Relief Canada and York University Researchers call for more accessible mental health services for racialized women Research study analyses pandemic’s impact on the mental health of racialized communities BURLINGTON, ON - Islamic Relief Canada, in partnership with researchers at York University’s School of Public P... Press Releases Apr 11, 2022 Press Release
Urooj Syed Islamic Relief Canada and York University Researchers call for more accessible mental health services for racialized women Research study analyses pandemic’s impact on the mental health of racialized communities BURLINGTON, ON, April 5, 2022 - Islamic Relief Canada, in partnership with researchers at York University’s Sch... Press Releases Apr 7, 2022 Press Release
Urooj Syed Hargeisa Market Fire in Somaliland Friday night’s market fire devastates Somaliland, injuring dozens and destroying hundreds of livelihoods. Answer their call for emergency assistance now. A huge fire destroyed the central market in th... Statements Apr 3, 2022 Statement
Urooj Syed Islamic Relief Canada Preparing 200 Food Baskets and Hot Meals for Montreal Homeless Montreal, QC - Islamic Relief Canada, in partnership with Al-Madinah Center and Sister Sabria Foundation, will assemble 200 food baskets as well as prepare hot meals this Saturday for the city’s homel... Press Releases Mar 18, 2022 Press Release
