Islamic Relief sponsor any eligible recipients, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, background or belief.

We look to cover the most basic needs of the orphan, mainly in terms of nutrition, health and education.

From every $1.00, 80c of your donation goes directly to your sponsored child. The rest is used to provide social support to families through our dedicated staff on the ground. We pride ourselves on transparency and we ensure that your money goes towards the project you intended – we know that we are accountable to you, our beneficiaries and ultimately Allah. Every year Islamic Relief prepares financial accounts, which are audited by independent accountants.

Sponsorship will continue until the recipient is able to support themselves and no longer needs to rely on the sponsorship. We will assess the situation regularly to ensure that those most in need are supported.

You will receive an initial report providing some basic information on your sponsored orphan, usually within 4 weeks after the first payment has been received. We will then aim to provide an update on the orphan’s situation annually, focusing primarily on their health, nutritional needs and education. Please note that on some occasions, there may be delays to reporting back on the orphan you are supporting, due to the situation in the countries where they are residing.

We request that you give us three months’ notice before cancelling to give us time to find another sponsor. If this notice is not provided, you will be required to make a payment to cover the three months. We are certain you will agree, that we need to ensure your sponsored orphan continues to receive support to minimise disruption to their life. However, if you are unable to do this due to exceptional circumstances, the child will be supported by Islamic Relief for a further three months until another sponsor is found.