“My wife died of hunger here… I became helpless” Issack also lost four of his children to the 2011 famine. He then moved the rest of his family to Mogadishu to try and save them. “All my livestock and crops were wiped out. […] People were weak… they were starving. We had no choice but to flee for our lives.” In the longest drought Somalia has seen in 40 years, all families like Issack’s can do, is pray for rain …
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As the holy month approaches a close, we are reminded how important these last blessed days are. With nine days left, your good deeds will transform into blessings for you, and for those most in need. Help refugees during the last blessed days 90-year-old Turfah is a Syrian refugee in Lebanon. As the sole caretaker of her two disabled daughters, the hardships she faces as she tries to look after her family, are unimaginable. “We were forced to go to …
In March, UNHCR launched its 5th Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report, showcasing the impact of UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund since 2017. Over 6 million refugees and IDPs in 26 countries have benefited from Zakat and Sadaqah contributions. With over 100 million forcibly displaced worldwide, more than half from OIC-member countries, this support is crucial. The report was launched in Jakarta, Doha, and Dubai. In Jakarta, over 100 representatives from local organizations and media attended the launch. Speakers from regional organizations, including …
As we enter into these blessed last 10 days of Ramadan, our thoughts go out to the millions of refugees and internally displaced people struggling to afford an Iftar meal. Many stories from the Rohingya camps highlight the immense difficulties faced by mothers and fathers in these situations. A Rohingya father of six, Liaqat reminisces about Ramadan back home in Myanmar, which he fondly calls ‘a piece of heaven’. He is struggling to provide his children with the food and …
The Islamic Research Academy of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif has joined forces with UNHCR in its ongoing Ramadan campaign. This collaboration aims to provide urgent relief to forcibly displaced people amid escalating humanitarian crises. Dr. Nazir Ayyad, Secretary General of the Islamic Research Academy, mentioned that this is the second joint campaign with UNHCR, focusing on raising awareness about the suffering of vulnerable refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) and urging international support. The campaign will showcase human stories, highlighting the experiences …
The month of Ramadan in Yemen is difficult to imagine. The situation there has been deemed the worst humanitarian crisis globally, where hunger is a daily challenge for millions. As the sole provider for her family, Afrah a displaced Yemeni mother, shares her struggles during the holy month of Ramadan. “If my children want juice or biscuits, I try to get it for them with the little I have. I can’t buy these things often… I try to teach them …
This is a summary of what was said by Khaled Khalifa, Senior Advisor to the High Commissioner and UNHCR Representative to Gulf Cooperation Council Countries – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. At the start of the holy month of Ramadan, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is launching its 5th Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report, which shows the power and growing potential of Islamic giving to save lives and …
UNHCR Launches Islamic Philanthropy Report at Joint Event with Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund The beneficiaries included more than 1.5 million refugees and internally displaced people who were assisted in 2022 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency launched its Islamic Philanthropy annual report today at a joint event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in partnership with Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund. The report highlights the importance of utilizing Islamic Philanthropy tools and their role in responding to …
As one of the most awaited months of the year for many, Ramadan offers a unique opportunity to extend a helping hand to thousands of refugees and internally displaced people in need. These individuals – affected by tragedies such as wars, earthquakes, and droughts – look to Ramadan with gratitude, resilience, and a sense of faith in humanity that is truly inspiring. This Holy Month, UNHCR invites you to take a closer look at refugees themselves – their stories, their …
As the month of Sha’ban reaches its midway point, Muslims around the world are preparing themselves for the holy month of Ramadan. One important aspect of this preparation is the observance of the 15th of Sha’ban, a night of great significance in Islam. Situated between Rajab and Ramadan in the Hijri calendar, this night is believed to hold special blessings for those who engage in prayer and charitable giving. Conversely, for refugees and internally displaced people – who fit four of …
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