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Falah Graduation Model (Pathways to prosperity) Guidelines – Summary document

This is a summary of an 88 page document that provides a full set of guidelines mapping out Islamic Relief Worldwide’s approach to Graduation programmes. The full guidelines are available here. We conducted an extensive global learning study in 2023, with the support of an external consultant Anton Simanowitz, to examine our Graduation approach and learn lessons for the future. As a result our Graduation programme now has a new set of guidelines for its implementation and a new name: The Falah Graduation Model – Pathways to Prosperity. Falah is an Arabic  word that expresses profound multi-dimensional well-being that goes beyond material advancement. This document provides an accessible summary of both our approach and our guidelines, and is a blueprint for achieving individual and community well-being.

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Falah Graduation Model (Pathways to Prosperity) Guidelines

The development of these Guidelines has been the culmination of a learning study carried out globally within Islamic Relief with the support of an external consultant Anton Simanowitz. Islamic Relief’s goal in writing these Guidelines is to establish a transparent and adaptable framework for using the Graduation approach for consistent long-term development programming. Reflecting the particular, faith-based approach of Islamic Relief’s Graduation programming a new name has been conceived – the Falah Graduation Model – Pathways to Prosperity. Acknowledging the diversity of contexts, the goal is not to enforce a uniform approach, but rather to provide a set of principles to guide adaptation and ensure minimum standards for effective design and execution. Ultimately, these guidelines outline the steps to implement projects that consistently benefit the wellbeing of Islamic Relief rightsholders. They enable informed decisions regarding the suitability of implementing such projects by Islamic Relief, determining when and where they should or…

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Embracing Knowledge & Expertise: Women’s Leadership in Addressing Climate-Driven Humanitarian Emergencies in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, despite its minimal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The country’s women and girls bear the brunt of the negative impacts of climate change, which intersect with other challenges they face due to gender dynamics and mobility. This paper produced collaboratively by Samuel Hall, Islamic Relief, OCHA, and the University of Shanghai’s Research Center for Health and Wellbeing, highlights the crucial role of women in climate adaptation, especially in fragile contexts like Afghanistan.

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Islamic Relief Afghanistan Annual Report 2023

In 2023, Islamic Relief Afghanistan delivered life-changing humanitarian and development assistance across 19 provinces, reaching approximately 1 million people. Our work included responding to brutal earthquakes, the sudden influx of returnees from Pakistan, and devastating flash floods. Learn more about our programmes and the impact of your support in this report.

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EdWorX Consulting independent STRIDE Phase II review

EdWorX Consulting’s report, “Advancing Localisation and Partnerships in Humanitarian Practice,” offers a comprehensive evaluation of Islamic Relief Worldwide’s STRIDE program. This study investigates the programmes effectiveness in fostering local partnerships and building capacity for disaster preparedness across 20 countries. Key findings highlight STRIDE’s alignment with the Charter for Change and Grand Bargain commitments through increased direct funding for local partners, targeted training, and collaborative decision-making.

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