One million Syrians have been displaced so far in 2015 alone, some for the second or third time. 7.6 million Syrians have been displaced in Syria. More than 4 million Syrian refugees are fleeing in dangerous conditions.
IRUSA donors have helped more than 3.5 million Syrians since the crisis began.
Islamic Relief has now declared an emergency to assist refugees coming into European countries.
The Islamic Relief global family has more than a dozen offices in 13 countries in Europe. Islamic Relief has helped refugees in Italy, and is helping refugees in Germany. Islamic Relief USA is planning to assist in Greece as well. This work will help Syrians as well as refugees from other countries.
To learn more about the ongoing efforts visit our comprehensive up to date source of information on aid to Syrians within Syria as well as in neighboring Lebanon, Jordan Turkey and now in Europe, click here
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Islamic Relief USA, based in Alexandria, Va., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization. Its mission is to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy and disease regardless of color, race, gender or creed, and to provide aid in a compassionate and dignified manner. Islamic Relief USA aims to provide rapid relief in the event of human and natural disasters and to establish sustainable local development projects, allowing communities to better help themselves. Its programs benefit millions of people each year 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.