In just the first half of 2025, your generosity changed millions of lives. Because you’ve helped Islamic Relief respond effectively to eight major emergencies across the globe.

From deadly floods and earthquakes to conflict and forced displacement, your kindness ensured that vulnerable communities received urgent assistance when they needed it most.

Thanks to our Emergency Fund and the commitment of donors like you, we were able to act without delay, delivering life-saving aid to families facing some of the harshest conditions on earth.

8 Emergencies. 8 Countries. One Global Response. 

Between January and June 2025, Islamic Relief responded to critical humanitarian crises in: 

• Mali – Floods 
• Nigeria – Conflict 
• Democratic Republic of Congo – Floods 
• Ethiopia – Earthquake 
• Afghanistan – Forced Repatriations 
• Pakistan – Conflict 
• Myanmar – Earthquake 
• Indonesia – Floods

These emergencies spanned multiple regions, but they all shared one thing in common: communities in urgent need of help. With your support, we were able to reach them swiftly and with care. 

What Your Donations Helped Deliver 

Your contributions made it possible for Islamic Relief teams and partners to provide:

• Life-saving medical supplies 
• Emergency food assistance 
• Shelter and protection for displaced families 
• Support to maintain dignity and safety for the most vulnerable

Whether we were distributing hygiene kits in Myanmar, food packs in Afghanistan, or emergency tents in Ethiopia, your donations were at the heart of every action we took. 

A Coordinated, Timely Emergency Response 

Islamic Relief’s global emergency system ensures that when disaster strikes, we’re ready. In the first six months of 2025: 

• 75% of emergency panel meetings were held within one day of receiving the alert. 
• 37.5% of emergency alerts were raised within just 72 hours of the crisis occurring. 
• £575,000 (approx. $1.1 million AUD) was allocated to these eight emergency responses. 
• 78.3% of these funds were used in countries where Islamic Relief already operates, enabling rapid mobilisation. 
• 21.7% supported efforts in countries without an existing IR presence through trusted, local partners.

This coordination is only possible because of the Emergency Fund. It allows us to act immediately, without waiting for donations to be raised after the disaster has already happened. 

A Closer Look: Impact in the Field 

In Afghanistan, thousands of families faced forced repatriation. There, we provided essential aid, including food parcels, hygiene kits, and warm clothing for children. 

In Myanmar and Ethiopia, earthquakes destroyed homes and infrastructure. Our teams moved quickly to deliver temporary shelters, clean water, and medical supplies to those affected. 

In Mali, DRC, and Indonesia, destructive floods displaced entire communities. Your support enabled us to distribute vital food, clean water, and emergency kits to help families survive and recover. 

And in Pakistan and Nigeria, where conflict continues to uproot lives, your donations helped provide safety, protection, and dignity to those caught in crisis. 

Why the Emergency Fund Matters 

Emergencies strike without warning. When they do, every hour matters. 

Our Emergency Fund is what makes rapid response possible. Rather than waiting to raise funds after a disaster hits, we’re able to respond immediately, getting aid to where it’s needed within days, not weeks. 

Your support of this fund means that families impacted by floods, earthquakes, or conflict don’t have to wait for food, shelter, or medical care. It means relief can reach them immediately when they need it most. 

Looking Ahead: A Call for Continued Support 

The first six months of 2025 were a stark reminder of how quickly lives can be turned upside down. But it was also a testament to what we can achieve together. 

Thanks to you, we were able to help thousands of people in their darkest moments. But the need hasn’t ended. New emergencies continue to emerge, and Islamic Relief must be ready. 

By donating to our Emergency Fund today, you ensure we can respond rapidly to the next crisis, whenever and wherever it occurs.