Islamic Relief USA: Ghulam’s Story, Pakistan
A farmer in Pakistan, Ghulam cares for his 12 family members on the little money he makes due to the poor farming conditions in his village. The sandy soils have restricted the farmland’s capacity for natural production because it does not retain water well. Ghulam was selected to have a water storage facility built on […]
Islamic Relief USA: Rahaf’s Story, Palestine
Rahaf is a 13-year-old girl living in the Maghazi Camp in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza. Her experience is like that of any child living through violence. In the first few days, she shared she’s never felt fear or panic like this before. Her and her siblings clung by their parents’ side as they listened to the […]
Islamic Relief USA: Alaa’s Story, Iraq
After a fatal car accident that resulted in the death of her husband and son-in-law, Um Alaa struggled to provide for her daughter and three grandchildren. “We rely on the generosity of benefactors and the aid provided at the camp to meet our family’s nutritional needs,” she shared. Not having enough food is a constant […]
Faith that feeds, heals, and empowers: 5 religious charities at work
Global Impact’s Charity Alliance is carefully vetted and thoughtfully curated to offer workplace donors like you a wide range of options to give to, so no matter the cause area you’re passionate about or set of beliefs you resonate with, you’re sure to find a charity that’s a good fit. Today, I’m excited to highlight […]
Engage your ERGs with custom engagement events from Islamic Relief USA
About 90% of Fortune 500 companies have at least one employee resource group (ERG) – a group uniting employees with a common background to provide support and connection in the workplace. And for good reason: 70% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 52% of 25- to 34-year-olds reported they would be more likely to apply for […]
Islamic Relief USA makes giving back easy during Ramadan
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 […]
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The movement for clean water
Benjamin Franklin famously said, “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” Those that live in the United States often do not think twice about the source of their water or whether it is safe to bathe in or drink. It is a luxury that billions of people worldwide do not know, an […]
ISLAMIC RELIEF USA: Orphan Success Story
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 […]
