Asia

EMERGENCIES ACROSS ASIA

Severe Flooding Slams the Philippines

On November 17, severe flooding overtook the Philippines, resulting in the displacement of over 700,000 people across multiple provinces. Crop damage has affected the livelihoods of families who are dependent on agriculture and fishing for their daily or seasonal wages; water systems have been damaged including wells and pumps; and the damage to infrastructure including homes, roads, and bridges has pushed families to take shelter in evacuation centers, where access to proper hygiene and sanitation is becoming increasingly challenging. 

Islamic Relief is currently working with the local government and non-governmental organizations to conduct needs assessments. Our immediate response includes providing cash assistance to vulnerable families across the affected area, and your donations to our Asia Humanitarian Fund can help support these efforts and bring relief to our brothers and sisters in need.

Devastating Earthquakes Strike Herat

Four major earthquakes, each of a magnitude between 4.7 and 6.3, have hit the Herat region since October 7. Over 2,000 people have died; thousands of people have been injured; and more than 3,000 homes have been completely destroyed, leaving people homeless. The number of people directly affected has risen to more than 40,000.

“The people of Afghanistan have already been through so much suffering. This earthquake is now a double calamity for many families who urgently need our support. We are appealing for as much financial assistance to help those affected by this disaster. Many people have lost loved ones, and many [are] injured. Their needs will be huge in the days to come.” – Umair Hasan, Islamic Relief Afghanistan Country Director

Islamic Relief is working with local partners to provide emergency relief and promote long-term recovery. The initial emergency response includes cash assistance for food and other basic needs; essential non-food items including hygiene kits; and transitional shelter and rental assistance. 

Early recovery goals include construction of shelters; rehabilitation of water sources and construction of latrines; cash-for-work opportunities to repair community infrastructure; skill-based training and promotion of income-generating activities; and formation of community self-help groups (SHG’s). Our goal is to help restore hope and dignity to families in Afghanistan as they rebuild their homes and communities.

Islamic Relief’s Legacy Across Asia

Our story in Asia is a story of resilience, growth, and development. The Islamic Relief family has been providing emergency relief and integrated programming to families in need since 1993. Since then, we have established a presence in a total of nine Asian countries, with field staff on the ground to address needs quickly, efficiently, and effectively.

Some of our areas of focus include:

• Food aid
• Access to clean and safe water, education, healthcare
• Orphan family support
• Sustainable livelihood support
• Women economic empowerment
• Humanitarian aid for vulnerable communities including refugees, internally displaced people, and their host communities
• Emergency aid for natural disasters including floods, drought, cyclones, and earthquakes
• Winter aid

And with your generous support, we can help these families in such desperate need. Continue your humanitarian legacy in the service of our sisters and brothers across Asia and donate to Islamic Relief.