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When the Water Took Everything: Psychosocial recovery and the future robustness of Pakistan’s flood-affected children and communities

This study aimed to understand psychosocial trauma among communities, and in particular children, affected by the 2022 flooding in Pakistan. The research team examined existing coping mechanisms and positive methods of dealing with trauma among the affected communities, thus identifying the gaps and challenges in addressing the range of psychosocial traumas from a community, family and individual perspective.

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Annual Report 2024

In 2024, Islamic Relief spent more than ever before on supporting vulnerable people around the world. Our Annual Report details our efforts to save lives, empower communities and advocate for change.

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Global Reach Impact and Learning Report 2024

This report provides an in-depth analysis of Islamic Relief’s humanitarian and development efforts from January to December 2024. The report details how Islamic Relief has reached over 14 million people in 38 countries through our interventions. It highlights the extensive reach and profound impact of our projects and programmes across diverse global contexts, emphasising key focus areas such as climate change adaptation, gender-based violence prevention, and integrated sustainable development. The report also showcases key learnings and best practices drawn from selected projects, underlining Islamic Relief’s commitment to effective and adaptive work.

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Hajj and Climate Research Paper

As one of the largest annual gatherings in the world, hajj presents significant sustainability challenges, particularly in relation to carbon emissions, energy consumption, and waste production. This paper aims to examine these environmental concerns while also exploring ongoing efforts to make the pilgrimage more sustainable.

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EMPOWER Project: Impact Report

The EMPOWER project is a transformative advocacy initiative aimed at addressing critical issues of domestic violence, child marriage, and gender injustice in Indonesia and Pakistan. By leveraging the significant influence of faith leaders and networks, the project adopts a unique advocacy approach that integrates Islamic teachings with modern gender and child protection methodologies. EMPOWER’s unique approach bridges gaps in policy implementation and challenges harmful cultural norms through collaborations with local communities, civil society organisations, and government stakeholders. Learn more about the project in this report.

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Islamic Relief Afghanistan Annual Report 2024

In 2024, Islamic Relief Afghanistan reached approximately 1 million vulnerable people across 20 provinces through a wide range of programmes. The vital humanitarian and development assistance included responding to environmental disasters and supporting the huge influx of 900,000 Afghan returnees from Pakistan. Learn more about our programmes and the impact of your support in this report.

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Global Orphans Impact Study: Summary

Islamic Relief Worldwide has an Orphan Sponsorship Programme (OSP) in 27 countries with approximately 85,000 orphans being supported. This summary provides an overview of the more detailed study, whose purpose is to provide a comprehensive understanding of impact the OSP on orphan children, their guardian caregivers and households, and communities where they live. This is the first OSP impact study conducted globally. 

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Global Orphans Impact Study

Islamic Relief Worldwide has an Orphan Sponsorship Programme (OSP) in 27 countries with approximately 85,000 orphans being supported. The purpose of the study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of impact the OSP on orphan children, their guardian caregivers and households, and communities where they live. This is the first OSP impact study conducted globally.  This study provides a comparative analysis of wellbeing outcomes of different models of OSP implementation across time frames of being in sponsorship from more recent enrolment to rightsholders “graduating” from the programme.

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A snapshot of Islamic Relief’s faith-sensitive approach to protection and inclusion

This paper documents key lessons from Islamic Relief’s experiences in establishing Community Hope Action Teams (CHATs). The primary goal is to influence community attitudes and behaviours by creating a safe space for discussion amongst community members on issues related to child protection and gender equality, using religious principles to promote positive social change. Drawing on examples from 4 Islamic Relief country contexts – Ethiopia, South Sudan, Mali and Malawi – this paper seeks to establish a foundational understanding of how CHATs have been implemented and adapted to diverse cultural and social settings.

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Still we stand with Gaza: How we are helping Palestinians pushed to the brink of survival

For almost 500 days, atrocities have been carried out against Palestinians in Gaza – starvation and the denial of humanitarian aid have been used as weapons of war, and every part of the enclave’s infrastructure and social fabric has been affected. The scale of loss and destruction is indescribable. The temporary ceasefire offers some hope, but Gaza has been razed to the ground and its people continue to suffer greatly. Our teams and local partners stand ready to begin the long and painstaking process of supporting the Palestinian people to rebuild their lives and overcome the destruction, trauma and loss that they face. Marking 500 days since the unprecedented escalation began, this report details the scale of the humanitarian crisis and how Islamic Relief will help support Palestinians rebuild their lives.

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