Islamic Relief

Islamic Relief Worldwide is a faith-inspired humanitarian and development agency which is working to support and empower the world's most vulnerable people.

This article is about the UK-based organisation. For Saudi Arabia-based organisation, see International Islamic Relief Organization.

Islamic Relief Worldwide
Founded1984 (1984)
FounderHany El-Banna
TypeInternational NGO
FocusSustainable Livelihoods, Education, Health & Nutrition, Orphans and Child Welfare, Water Sanitation & Hygiene, Emergency Relief & Disaster Preparedness, Campaigning, Integrated development
HeadquartersBirmingham, UK
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
CEO: Waseem Ahmad Chair of Trustees: Dr Ihab Saad
Revenue
£183 million (2021)
Websiteislamic-relief.org

Founded in the United Kingdom in 1984, Islamic Relief has international headquarters in Birmingham and a network of national offices, affiliated partners, registered branches and country offices spread over more than 45 countries.

The charity typically assists more than 10 million people each year through emergency response, and development programmes in areas including education, health and livelihood support. It also advocates on behalf of those in need, focusing particularly in its campaigns on climate change, the rights of women and girls, and supporting refugees and displaced people.

Islamic Relief has been registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales since 1989 and is an independent, non-political non-governmental organisation (NGO). In 2021, Islamic Relief's income was £183 million.

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