Focus on Iraq
Communities from Iraq are still recovering from the shockwave of conflict that has devastated the country over the last two decades. Famine, disease, and severe economic instability created a vacuum of poverty drawing families in by the millions. Conflict intensified in 2017 greatly, displacing over 3.2 million Iraqis. Today, many Iraqis are still living as refugees, experiencing hunger, and suffering from the lack of proper medical care.
With all this considered, one thing remains clear: The people of Iraq are resilient and, with the support of donors like you, families in need there can access opportunities to break the chains of poverty and move toward success.
Islamic Relief’s Dedication to Iraq
Islamic Relief USA has been working to help Iraqis in need since 1997.
Here’s just a sampling of past efforts for Iraqi families in need:
- Providing support for orphans
- Delivering food to help those suffering from starvation
- Giving hygiene kits to refugees and internally displaced families
Download Middle East Donor Report (updated: May 2020)Our work across Iraq, 2017-2019
292,000+ PEOPLE SERVED
16 PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED
We Need YOUR Help
As much as we’ve been able to accomplish, there is still so much more to do. If we work together—with YOU—we can make the vision of a better Iraq a reality for so many more of our sisters and brothers in need.
PLEASE NOTE: Donations made to IRUSA’s Iraq fund may serve urgent or long-term programs for refugees from Iraq living in other countries.
Stories from the Ground
A Helping Hand for Maha
Maha’s house burned to the ground and everything of value inside her family owned was destroyed. Like many people who were living in Al Fluuja when the conflict started, her family evacuated when the opportunity came.
At 60 years old, she is now working to help her large family land on their feet. Before the fire there more than 15 people she lived with, 5 sons and their children. Her retirement income was the main source of stability. Finding adequate money has been difficult for her family.
Currently there are several children they care for with disabilities. It keeps them from attending school. Islamic Relief delivered food parcels to her family as they are struggling to manage tending to the children and survival.