Islamic Relief USA’s (IRUSA) legacy of humanitarian work extends beyond the African countries that we have offices in. Find out more about our work across other countries that have been positively impacted by the generosity of donors like you.
IRUSA worked in Benin to provide education to adults to combat unemployment. The education workshops focused on character and teacher development in conjunction with enhancing communication skills, teamwork, self-management, and community service. Upon graduation, the students qualified for jobs that serve the economic and social betterment of their communities.
IRUSA partnered with humanitarian organizations like World Vision and Catholic Relief Services in the Central African Republic (CAR) to restore livelihoods for many through local economic development. Projects in the CAR hoped to address obstacles to peace like food insecurity and limited livelihood opportunities.
We have also provided psychosocial support and education to internally displaced children, emergency food assistance for vulnerable communities, and a comprehensive Covid-19 vaccination program.
IRUSA worked hard to provide innovative and sustainable solutions for vulnerable families across Chad, focused heavily on education, clean water solutions, and livelihood.
IRUSA worked in Ghana to provide education to adults to combat unemployment in the region. The education workshops focused on character and teacher development in conjunction with enhancing communication skills, teamwork, self-management, and community service. Upon graduation, the students qualified for jobs that served the economic and social betterment of their communities. We’re also working with a local partner to construct 44 water wells across the country to provide families with access to clean, safe water.
IRUSA worked to combat violence against women and girls in Liberia. The advocacy efforts focused on providing faith-based community leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to reduce GBV in their communities. Along with these efforts, we worked to increase survivors’ access to tangible support services.
IRUSA worked to combat drought in Madagascar brought on by El Nino, and to provide school-aged children with improved nutritional statuses and increased clean water and sanitation access. These efforts helped increase the presence of children in school.
IRUSA worked to combat drought in Mozambique brought on by El Nino, and to provide school-aged children with improved nutritional statuses and increased clean water and sanitation access. These efforts helped increase the presence of children in school.
IRUSA worked to combat drought in Swaziland brought on by El Nino, and to provide school-aged children with improved nutritional statuses and increased clean water and sanitation access. These efforts helped increase the presence of children in school.
IRUSA partnered with groups on the ground to provide meat during the Qurbani season to more than 14,000 people in need.
IRUSA partnered with Catholic Relief Services to help support vulnerable flood-affected families. This program helped families meet basic needs through the distribution of emergency supplies, cash assistance, and the rehabilitation of water structures.
IRUSA worked to combat drought in Zimbabwe brought on by El Nino, and to provide school-aged children with improved nutritional statuses and increased clean water and sanitation access. These efforts helped increase the presence of children in school.