description Islamic Relief Overview
Islamic Relief is a global humanitarian and development organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and suffering, guided by Islamic principles. Their programs address the root causes of poverty through education, healthcare, economic development, and disaster relief. Islamic Relief emphasizes community-led solutions and sustainable development, ensuring long-term impact. They operate in numerous countries, reaching vulnerable populations.
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When was Islamic Relief founded, and who started it?
Islamic Relief was founded in Birmingham in 1984 by medical student Hany El-Banna in response to famine in East Africa. The organization says its first funds came from collections by young Muslim volunteers. ([Islamic Relief history](https://islamic-relief.org/about-us/our-history/))
Does Islamic Relief only provide emergency food and disaster aid?
No. Its stated work also includes healthcare, water, sanitation and hygiene, education, livelihoods, and longer-term development alongside emergency response. ([Islamic Relief overview](https://islamic-relief.org/about-us/))
Which countries and regions does Islamic Relief work in?
Islamic Relief lists programs across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, including Sudan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Lebanon, and Yemen. The active country list can change, so use its current Where We Work page for the latest local coverage. ([Where We Work](https://islamic-relief.org/where-we-work/))
What were Islamic Relief's first projects?
The organization records three international projects in its first year, including two chicken farms in Sudan, biscuits and vitamins sent to Sudan, and wheat flour sent to Mauritania. These projects were recorded as part of the organization's first year after its 1984 founding. ([Islamic Relief history](https://islamic-relief.org/about-us/our-history/))
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