A new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warns that Gaza’s entire population is at imminent risk of famine, with over 1 million people facing emergency levels of hunger.
At least 66 children have died of starvation amid the ongoing blockade.
Read more at irusa.org/palestine.
Two years of crisis in Sudan has created one of the world’s worst hunger crises, with famine spreading quickly across the country. Nearly 25 million people – more than half the population – are facing acute food shortages. Extreme violence against civilians and humanitarian aid workers, with hundreds of people killed in the last few weeks alone, has resulted in the suspension of vital humanitarian work and humanitarian catastrophe.
Read more at irusa.org/sudan.
After 14 years, when peaceful protests quickly spiraled into civil war, opposition forces have taken back the Syrian city of Damascus.
Where does this leave the people of Syria?
Read more at irusa.org/syria.
IRUSA continues to provide emergency aid including cash assistance to help earthquake-affected families meet their most basic needs including food, water, and temporary shelter.
Read more at irusa.org/myanmar.
Launched August 2024, the IRUSA Muck and Gut focuses on preparing homes that have been damaged by hurricanes or floods. “Mucking” is the process of removing semi-solid materials like mud, silt, and muck from a home that has been flooded. “Gutting” is the process of removing damaged construction materials like drywall, insulation, and cabinets. Mucking and gutting also involves removing damaged belongings, appliances, and fixtures, and salvaging any undamaged items.
From August 23-25, IRUSA staff and volunteers attended a training in Chicago and piloted the first Muck and Gut project on the west side of Chicago in response to the flooding that took place in 2023. The program is expected to roll out in Florida and Texas in the future.
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On April 29, the Old Kijabe dam, situated in the Mai Mahiu area of the Great Rift Valley region, burst due to heavy rainfall. At least 50 people have been killed, over 27,000 acres of agricultural land has been destroyed, and more than 4,000 livestock have perished.
IRUSA is working to provide cash assistance to over 6,000 flood-affected families as well as access to clean water through borehole rehabilitation across four counties including Tana River, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera.
Severe winds, tornadoes, and flooding, has caused widespread destruction across the Midwest in Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi. So far, there are 45 confirmed fatalities, hundreds of people have been injured, and thousands have been displaced.
In Kentucky specifically, a state of emergency has been declared and evacuations have been ordered. In response, IRUSA’s Disaster Management Team (DMT) is working closely with our local partner to repair damaged homes.
When the LA County wildfires spread in January 2025, IRUSA responded immediately – engaging local communities and community leaders to deliver food and water to local shelters and firefighters working tirelessly on the front lines.
Heavy monsoon rains have led to flash floods in 11 districts across the country, affecting 5.7 million people and disproportionately affecting low-income neighborhoods. According to local sources, 18 people have been killed and many more have been left stranded, thousands of homes have been damaged, and acres of crops – a main food supply and source of livelihood – have been washed away.
Thanks to your donations, IRUSA is working to provide emergency relief to our brothers and sisters in Bangladesh.
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
IRUSA 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.