Islamic Relief is an independent non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984. Islamic Relief South Africa was registered as a Section 21 for non-profit company in 2004.

Islamic Relief works with communities to strengthen their resilience to calamities, and we provide vital emergency aid when disasters occur.

We help the impoverished access basic services, including education,water and sanitation, as well as healthcare. We provide lasting routes out of poverty through our sustainable development schemes. Our integrated approach to progress is transforming communities worldwide.

We tackle the root causes of poverty and make sure that the world’s most vulnerable people have real influence in both our programs and advocacy.

The Vision

Inspired by our Islamic faith and guided by our values we envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled and people respond as one to the suffering of others.

The Mission

Exemplifying our Islamic values,we will mobilise resources,build partnerships, and develop local capacity as we work to:

• Enable communities to mitigate the effect of disasters, prepare for their occurrence and respond by providing relief, protection and recovery.
• Promote integrated development and environmental custodianship with a focus on sustainable livelihoods
• Support the marginalised and vulnerable to voice their needs and address root problems of poverty

We allocate these resources regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief, and without expecting anything in return.