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 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.
November 6, 2024
Syria
Syria Emergency Appeal
Syria is facing one of the world’s largest displacement crises with over 14 million refugees having fled the country and more than 7.2 million Syrians internally displaced within the country.
October 24, 2023
Lebanon
Lebanon Emergency Appeal
Hundreds of Israeli airstrikes have killed and displaced thousands in Lebanon.
Over 2000 people have been killed, and over 9,800 wounded.
October 7, 2023
Palestine
Palestine Emergency Appeal
Violence has engulfed Sudan, displacing millions and leaving cities, homes and lives in ruins.
April 19, 2023
Sudan
Sudan Emergency
Violence has engulfed Sudan, displacing millions and leaving cities, homes and lives in ruins.
Past Emergencies
December 6, 2024
Sri Lanka
Heavy rains cause flooding in Sri Lanka
Thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds have caused widespread flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka, leaving 18 dead and 19 injured.
November 5, 2024
Indonesia
Volcano eruption causes devastation in Indonesia
More than ten thousand have been affected after the Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted in Indonesia.
November 1, 2024
Spain
Devastating storm causes severe flooding and damage in Valencia, Spain
At least 222 people have died after a devastating storm hit the Valencia region in Spain, causing severe flooding and damage to infrastructure.