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Morocco’s Al Haouz Earthquake – One year on

A year on from the destructive 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck central Morocco, thousands of people are still trying to piece their lives back together. It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Morocco, causing widespread devastation and displacing half a million people. This report details the impact of the earthquake, Islamic Relief’s ongoing response, and the actions still needed to support the vulnerable communities who continue to suffer.

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300 days article of unrelenting crisis in Gaza

For Palestinians in Gaza, the almost 10 months since October 7 have been marked by fear, suffering, hunger and displacement as they struggle to survive under unrelenting Israeli bombardment and siege. International law is being violated with impunity. Marking 300 days since the unprecedented escalation began, this report details the scale of the humanitarian crisis and Islamic Relief’s response.

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Global Reach, Impact and Learning Report 2024

The Global Reach, Impact and Learning Report 2024 by Islamic Relief Worldwide provides an in-depth analysis of the organisation’s humanitarian and development efforts from January to December 2023. The report details how Islamic Relief has reached over 16.7 million rightsholders through 826 projects in 39 countries. It highlights the extensive reach and profound impact of the organisation’s projects and programmes across diverse global contexts, emphasizing key focus areas such as climate change adaptation, gender-based violence prevention, and integrated sustainable development. Additionally, the report showcases key learnings and best practices drawn from selected projects, underlining Islamic Relief’s commitment to effective and adaptive work.

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The Added Value of Faith Actors in Localisation: Opportunities and Barriers in Humanitarian Action

This research, conducted by Samuel Hall, examines faith actors’ critical role in localising aid and practice. Contrary to misconceptions, most faith actors are non-missionary and prioritise core humanitarian principles in their work. Highlighting their strengths in mental health support and community resilience, the report offers recommendations to overcome funding barriers and build stronger partnerships, fostering a more unified approach to crisis response. Read the report to discover how faith actors can be powerful allies in humanitarian action.

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Annual Report 2023

In 2023, Islamic Relief responded to more large-scale humanitarian crises, and supported more people in need than ever before. Our Annual Report details our efforts to save lives, empower communities and advocate for change.

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Where Are We Going Wrong: Chronic Cycle of Hunger & Displacements in Somalia

Somalia has been experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises over the past three decades, with famine being narrowly avoided in late 2023. This report provides a thorough analysis of the persistent cycle of hunger and displacement in Somalia, driven by climate change, economic instability, conflict, and global inequality. It critically examines the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions throughout the crisis, identifying significant gaps in the response and offering actionable recommendations to enhance programs and build resilience and sustainability. With at least 4 million people still facing acute food insecurity in Somalia, this research presents an essential resource for understanding and addressing one of the most pressing humanitarian crises of our time.

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Morocco’s Al Haouz earthquake: 8 months on

On the night of 8 September 2023, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Morocco, killing sleeping families and destroying whole villages. Powerful aftershocks followed, causing even more destruction. 8 months on from the disaster, thousands of Moroccans are still struggling to piece their lives back together. This report details the impact of the earthquake, Islamic Relief’s response, and the actions still needed to support communities still suffering.

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A year of horror in Sudan

The brutal war in Sudan has created one of the world’s biggest humanitarian crises and pushed the country to the brink of famine. One year since the conflict erupted, this report highlights the extreme violence against civilians, the impact of the war on food production and healthcare, and the challenges facing the humanitarian response. With the war still spreading and the humanitarian crisis neglected and underfunded, the report sets out urgent recommendations for the international community and parties to the conflict.

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A learning review of multi-purpose cash assistance cash assistance in Afghanistan

This report examines how well an unconditional, multi-purpose cash assistance programme in Afghanistan (MPCA) was run. It looks at what went well, what problems there were, and what can be learned for future programmes. The report found that the MPCA programme helped families, but it could be improved by better targeting recipients, distributing the cash more effectively, and including more women. Also, while cash is helpful, long-term solutions are needed. Learning from this programme is important for future efforts.

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Türkiye-Syria earthquakes: One year on

One year has passed since two devastating earthquakes struck southeast Türkiye and north Syria, their impact intensified by the existing vulnerabilities in the region. Today, hundreds of thousands of survivors, especially children, remain in dire need of assistance. This report examines the causes and impact of the disaster; details Islamic Relief’s response; and sets out the action needed to assist devastated communities.

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