1. 30 years of giving: 92 million people assisted

2. What is Islamic Relief? Image above: Islamic Relief distribute aid to Pakistan flood victims. Islamic Relief is an aid agency, which works to make life better for some of the poorest people in the world.

3. How does Islamic Relief work? People donate money to Islamic Relief. This money is used to help people suffering and in need, throughout the world. Regardless of their race, religion, gender or background.

4. What we do: Operate in over 40 countries Fundraise in 15 countries Worldwide income is £178 million (2013) Areas of Work Emergency relief (e.g. Nepal earthquake) Water and sanitation Health and nutrition Education and training Islamic microfinance (income generation) Orphan sponsorship

5. Because of You

6. What does Islam teach us about charity? Islam teaches us that individuals have a responsibility towards helping people in need. Giving charity holds a very important place in Islam. It is one of the five pillars of the faith. ‘And feed the needy..’ (Quran 78:8) ‘Every act of goodness is charity.’ Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

7. What does Islam teach us about charity? Every Muslim household is required to give 2.5% of their income to charity, if they are able to afford it. This is called Zakah. During Eid-ul-Adha, the Eid of Sacrifice Muslims give Qurbani which means they sacrifice an animal so the poor can eat meat. Many Muslims choose to donate their Zakah to Islamic Relief and other aid agencies.

8. Refugee Crisis A complex and catastrophic refugee crisis is unfolding across the Mediterranean, fuelled by ongoing conflict and instability in the Middle East and North Africa. Those that have fled war-torn Syria to other countries in the region alone number four million.

9. Syrian Refugees 2013-2014

11. Islamic Relief’s Response to the Refugee Crisis in Europe Lesvos, Greece: Distributed 975 food packs to over 2500 beneficiaries. Provided cultural mediation services to 4000 beneficiaries ( these services include providing advice, translation, distributing maps and accompanying sick people to hospital and providing emotional support to refugees) Distributed cash grants to the most vulnerable – a total of 2400 Euros to vulnerable families Milan and Catania, Italy: Providing hot meals, fresh water and hygiene kits Assisted 5,000 people with cultural mediation services Berlin and Cologne, Germany: Distributed 50,000 Euros consisting of 1,000 vouchers to vulnerable families Birmingham, UK (in partnership with The Children’s society): 400 women and children who are asylum seekers or migrants facing destitution will be supported to find secure housing and financial support

12. Islamic Relief’s Planned Response Islamic Relief will maintain its presence on Lesvos, and is due to deliver addition support initiatives in Germany and Macedonia. Islamic Relief will continue to monitor the refugee situation closely, as well as the route the refugees are taking, in order to explore how we can extend the humanitarian assistance we are providing. It is clear that this is a complex humanitarian requiring a strategic response which includes advocacy.

13. General Enquiries: Call: 0800 520 0000 or 020 7593 3232 Email: info@islamic-relief.org.ukinfo@islamic-relief.org.uk