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Join us on Friday, March 8 for an inspiring celebration of International Women’s Day with speakers from three incredible charities – CARE, UNICEF, and Plan International USA.

Islamic Relief USA

Thematic Focus Areas

Disaster Relief
Hunger
Clean Water
Provides relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities.
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Website

EIN

95-4453134

CFC Number

10194

Give Global Blog

A girl holding a fruit and smiling
For Muslims around the world, the start of Ramadan signals a holy time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. It is also when many will be giving Zakat to those in need during this time. Zakat, or almsgiving, is one of the five pillars of Islam, and every sane, adult Muslim who owns wealth over a certain amount is expected to donate 2.5% of their wealth as Zakat. Billions of dollars will be donated over the next few weeks in the form of Zakat, which is traditionally given as food aid.  Our charity partner Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) makes giving Zakat...

Charity Photos

  • Title: Refugees from Myanmar fled to Bangladesh
  • Charity: Islamic Relief USA
  • Country: Bangladesh
  • Photo Credit: IRUSA

Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh – 2018 – Refugees from Myanmar fled to Bangladesh after a violence erupted against them in Myanmar

  • Title: Providing access to clean water to ent
  • Charity: Islamic Relief USA
  • Country: Kenya
  • Photo Credit: IRUSA

Integrated project that allowed the whole community to have access to clean water and encourage the girls to attend the school

  • Title: Food and Faith
  • Charity: Islamic Relief USA
  • Photo Credit: IRUSA


Charity Videos

Charity Impact

Meet Alina
Meet Alina, an orphan from Pakistan who is so much more than just that. When she was in first-grade, a generous donor from the US started sponsoring her. She received a monthly stipend that supported her throughout her education and childhood. Yet the sponsorship meant far more than just a monthly dollar amount: it symbolized opportunity, care, and hope. She is now 20 years old, and the same generous IRUSA donor still sponsors her. (Sponsorships can continue after the age of 18 if the orphan is enrolled in a school program). Alina is completing her third year of medical school to become a physical therapist. She speaks about her dream to become a doctor with such confidence, as if it has already happened. Alina joined IRUSA’s Pakistan Tour in October 2018 across nine US cities; her smile exuded pride and gratefulness. Her presence served as a powerful inspiration to all...