Islamic relief

Islamic Relief USA is a community of diverse people sharing a set of common values: excellence, sincerity, social justice, compassion, and custodianship.

Mission

Islamic Relief USA provides relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world.

Vision & Values

Working together for a world free of poverty.

These traits express the belief and define the culture of the organization. We remain guided by the timeless values and teachings provided by the revelations contained within the Qur’an and prophetic example.

Violence has escalated after months of ongoing tension across the region. Over 21,000 people have been killed and thousands more have been injured or deemed missing. In Gaza specifically, a ‘total blockade’ is in place, completely cutting off the 2 million civilians from access to food, electricity, and fuel.

The entire population is facing severe food insecurity; the total number of housing units destroyed or damaged accounts for at least 60% of all housing units in Gaza; and more than 90% of the population has been displaced.

The attack on the health system has been particularly devastating. The World Health Organization (WHO) says less than a third of Gaza’s hospitals are partially functional, while the remaining operational health facility in the north has been rendered completely nonfunctional. They also shared that more people will die of disease if we’re not able to put the health system back together and provide people with the basics of life.