by admin | Dec 30, 2024 | IRUSA
In a crisis, a rapid response can be the difference between life and death. From its beginning decades ago, Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) has worked to deliver immediate relief to communities facing natural disasters, armed conflicts, and other emergencies. In...
by admin | Dec 16, 2024 | Water
Access to clean, safe drinking water is a persistent problem throughout the world, with more than 2 billion people (around 25% of the global population) lacking clean water in their homes. Around the same number of people do not have access to facilities in their...
by admin | Nov 15, 2024 | IRUSA
A key part of the mission of Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) is to “empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world.” It’s impossible to achieve this mission—to truly empower all individuals—without addressing gender inequality and gender-based...
by admin | Oct 18, 2024 | IRUSA
Poverty is a global issue affecting hundreds of billions of our fellow humans. Some 712 million people around the world live in extreme poverty, subsisting on less than $2.15 USD per day. Billions more people may fare slightly better, but are still vulnerable to...
by admin | Oct 4, 2024 | IRUSA
In May 2024, Bangladesh was devastated by the destructive Cyclone Remal, which destroyed 35,000 homes, damaged another 115,000, and affected 3.7 million people in 19 districts. More than 50 residents of Bangladesh and India died in the storm, and more than a million...
