Alexandria, Va. – Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian and advocacy organization, has approved financial assistance for households in Madagascar and Zambia that were heavily impacted by recent extraordinary weather events.
In Zambia, which saw many households upended by floods, $300,000 is being provided to help 4,750 people cover their essential needs.
In Madagascar, $100,000 in aid will help 15,000 people living in the country’s Vatovavy region, which sustained heavy damage from Cyclone Bitsirai. They cyclone had wind speeds of up to 108 miles per hour.
The assistance is in the form of cash transfers and they can be used to purchase water, food, medical care, and supplies to rebuild their dwellings. IRUSA is working with Catholic Relief Services/USCCB in both countries to implement the emergency projects.
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Islamic Relief USA, based in Alexandria, Va., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization. Its mission is to provide relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world. Its programs benefit millions of people each year in more than 40 countries around the world, including in the United States.
Islamic Relief USA meets all of the Standards for Charity Accountability of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, a national charity monitoring group affiliated with the Better Business Bureau system. Islamic Relief USA is on the U.S. government’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity list, and it is also a signatory to the code of conduct of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.