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IRUSA and International Community Call for a Full Ceasefire in Gaza
Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) has been providing critical relief and development services to people in need for more than 30 years. It is currently on the ground in Gaza, working with local partners to deliver humanitarian aid as war rages on. Gaza has suffered for years...
Climate Refugees: The First Victims of Climate Change
Wars, conflicts, persecution, poverty, and hunger can all cause people to become refugees. Increasingly, climate change is also forcing millions of people from their homes. Climate refugees are people who have been forced to flee their homes because of changing...
Spotlight on Islamophobia: Its Prevalence and How to Combat It
As many Muslim Americans know all too well, Islamophobia is pervasive in the US and has become even more prevalent since the war in Palestine began. The violence has reached shocking levels. In October 2023, a six-year-old boy was murdered and his mother injured in a...
Zakat and Sadaqah: What’s the Difference?
While many religions around the world encourage charitable giving, Islam is one of the few that actually mandates it. Zakat (almsgiving) is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all Muslims who qualify. Zakat is given by a large majority of Muslims in...
Islamic Relief USA Assists Vulnerable People in Somalia
Despite the challenges posed by conflict and drought, Islamic Relief USA works consistently, project by project, to support and empower vulnerable and marginalized communities around the world. On the ground in Somalia There are about 18.7 million Somalis as of...
Spotlight on the Lifechanging Impact of IRUSA
Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) is the largest Islamic faith-based charity and has built a reputation for positively impacting the lives of people across the country and around the world. In fact, the charity has been honored for its advocacy and humanitarian work by...
Islamic Relief USA Supports Lifesaving Efforts in Yemen
Yemen faces one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world, stemming from a prolonged conflict that has led to widespread poverty, food insecurity, mass displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and limited access to essential services. As a result,...
A Look at How to Give to IRUSA Waqf
Waqf, derived from Arabic, is a charitable endowment deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. Waqf involves the perpetual dedication of assets such as land, buildings, or funds for specific charitable purposes. Once established, these assets are considered inalienable,...
Islamic Relief USA’s Commitment to Refugee Aid
As of 2022, some 100 million people around the world had been forcibly displaced, including over 27 million refugees. According to the UN Refugee Agency, violence, persecution, and conflict are among the most common reasons people flee their homes. Experts caution...
Poverty to Profit: Islamic Microfinance Solutions
Islamic Relief’s Poverty to Profit microfinance program has helped hardworking entrepreneurs lift themselves out of poverty.