Latin America

Focus on Brazil

Brazil is a country in South America that continues to face intensifying environmental crises, including record-breaking droughts in the Amazon and catastrophic flooding. 

The country struggles with:

• Inequality and Regional Disparity: Poverty remains as high as 39.4% in the Northeast, and 35.9% in the North. Black and mixed-race Brazilians account for over 70% of those living below the poverty line. 
• Cost-of-Living Pressures and Inflation: Brazilians households face significant housing and education costs. 
• Extreme Environmental Vulnerabilities: Brazil is increasingly battered by environmental shocks. In early 2026, deadly floods and landslides caused dozens of fatalities, and the Amazon faces unprecedented droughts and wildfires. 

Islamic Relief USA’s Dedication to Brazil

Islamic Relief USA is committed to empowering vulnerable communities in Brazil by addressing both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term sustainability. Our mission focuses on providing emergency relief during environmental disasters and supporting livelihood programs that help families break the cycle of poverty, ensuring that those in the most neglected regions receive the protection and dignity they deserve.

A few of our interventions include:

• Protection 
• Psychosocial support
• Livelihood support
• Seasonal distributions of Ramadan Food Packages

Focus on Colombia

Colombia is a country in South America that continues to struggle with a worsening humanitarian situation driven by armed conflict and environmental hazards. 

The country struggles with:

• High Poverty and Inequality: Approximately 37% of the population lives below the poverty line. 
• Rising Cost-of-Living and Inflation: Inflation accelerated in early 2026, reaching 5.35% by January, largely driven by indexation processes and a 23% increase in the minimum wage. Households face substantial pressures from the rising costs of services and non-food items.
• Environmental and Humanitarian Vulnerabilities: Colombia is severely exposed to environmental shocks, with over 815,000 people affected by floods, landslides, and wildfires by late 2025. These environmental disasters, combined with ongoing armed conflict, have led to significant internal displacement, including over 351,000 new environmental-related displacements in 2023 alone.

Islamic Relief USA’s Dedication to Colombia

Islamic Relief USA  has been active in Colombia for years, providing critical aid particularly during states of emergency such as the 2024 flooding. 

A few of our interventions include:

• Humanitarian support for afro-descent and indigenous groups  
• Livelihood support
• Seasonal distributions of Ramadan Food Packages

Focus on Guatemala 

Guatemala is a country in Central America that continues to face deep-seated humanitarian challenges primarily driven by environmental-induced agricultural disruptions and socioeconomic instability. 

The country struggles with:

• Persistent Poverty and Inequality: Guatemala remains one of the poorest and most unequal countries in Latin America. The poverty rate is approximately 46.1%, with entrenched discrimination against Indigenous populations. 
• Food Insecurity: In the country’s “Dry Corridor,” the El Nino phenomenon frequently leads to the loss of staple crops like maize and beans. Many households spend up to 75% of their income on food.
• Mass Internal Displacement: Guatemala has one of the highest numbers of internally displaced persons in the region, with an estimated 1.2 million people displaced by late 2025 due to violence and extreme weather events like floods and storms. 

Islamic Relief USA’s Dedication to Guatemala 

Islamic Relief USA is committed to supporting vulnerable communities in Guatemala, focusing on long-term stability and protection for those most at risk. 

A few of our interventions include:

• Mental and physical health support
• Financial literacy 
• Vocational training for youth
• Livelihood support

Focus on Jamaica  

Jamaica is a Caribbean country that continues to face severe humanitarian challenges driven by extreme environmental events and economic vulnerabilities. 

The country struggles with:

• Vulnerability to Environmental Shocks: As one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world, Jamaica is increasingly hit by high-intensity storms. In late 2025, Hurricane Melissa caused catastrophic damage, impacting nearly one-third of the nation’s GDP. 
• Food Insecurity: Approximately 42% of the population grapple with moderate to severe food insecurity.
• Mass Displacement: Recent hurricanes have left hundreds displaced. As of late 2025, 279,000 people have remained displaced from their homes, facing limited access to clean water, electricity, and healthcare services. 

Islamic Relief USA’s Dedication to Jamaica 

Islamic Relief USA is committed to supporting vulnerable communities in Jamaica, focusing on immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery for those most affected by environment-induced crises. 

A few of our interventions include:

• Emergency relief
• Medical assistance
• Water and sanitation support
• Livelihood recovery 

Focus on Mexico  

Mexico is a North American country that continues to face complex humanitarian challenges stemming from intensifying environmental disasters and socioeconomic disparities. 

The country struggles with:

• Vulnerability to Environmental Shocks: In mid-2025, Hurricane Erick became the earliest major hurricane on record to strike the coast, causing significant fatalities and hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure damage across Oaxaca and Guerrero.
• Food Insecurity and Poverty: More than 33% of Mexican households face difficulties meeting basic food needs, with millions of people still living in extreme poverty. 
• Internal and Transnational Displacement: Mexico faces a dual challenge as both a transit country and a source of displacement. In addition to thousands displaced by natural disasters, the nation is a critical hub for asylum seekers and refugees fleeing violence and instability, placing immense pressure on local infrastructure and basic services.

Islamic Relief USA’s Dedication to Mexico 

Islamic Relief USA is committed to providing life-saving assistance and sustainable solutions for vulnerable populations in Mexico, specifically targeting those displaced by conflict and environmental crises.

A few of our interventions include:

• Emergency relief
• Humanitarian aid for asylum seekers
• Education support
• Water and sanitation support