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A Very Different Ramadan? Practising Faith during the Coronavirus Crisis
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A Very Different Ramadan? Practising Faith during the Coronavirus Crisis

moh2024-06-13T19:38:39+00:00

Ramadan A crisis – with challenges and new openings Observing Ramadan apart from the community For many of us, the crisis is the norm Creative and innovative faith responses to the crisis A myriad of experiences that might benefit you, too Ramadan A crisis – with challenges and new openings The spread of the coronavirus has caused a crisis that poses challenges many of us have never had to deal with before. We are affected by it in different ways, depending on who we are and where we live, but there are very few who do not find dealing with the [...]

A Very Different Ramadan? Practising Faith during the Coronavirus Crisismoh2024-06-13T19:38:39+00:00

How NGOs Can Use Behavioural Insights
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How NGOs Can Use Behavioural Insights

moh2024-05-29T21:19:50+00:00

Many are still unaware of how charities and NGOs can use behavioural insights to help boost donations. A few simple changes to how an NGO communicates with its audience across all channels can significantly increase donations. What is Behavioural Science? Which Behavioural Insights can NGOs utilise? Make it easy Attract attention Focus on the social Timing matters REDRESS as a real life example Why should NGOs apply Behavioural Insights? What is Behavioural Science? Behavioural science refers to any field of study that deals with human behaviour such as sociology, anthropology, and psychology, as well as aspects of biology, economics, geography, law, [...]

How NGOs Can Use Behavioural Insightsmoh2024-05-29T21:19:50+00:00

Is Green Growth Realistic?
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Is Green Growth Realistic?

moh2024-05-29T20:01:32+00:00

The global land and ocean surface temperature for January 2020 was the highest since records began 141 years ago, with a temperature 1.14°C (2.05°F) above the 20th-century average. Within the last few years, terms such as ‘green growth’ and ‘green economy’ have begun to arise more in the discussion surrounding the climate crisis.The terms have even been adopted by the likes of the UNand are mentioned throughout the Sustainable Development Goals. With increasing concerns regarding rising temperatures yet a steady increase in human growth, we look at whether growth and environmental consciousness can coexist without sacrifices being made. The situation right [...]

Is Green Growth Realistic?moh2024-05-29T20:01:32+00:00

HAD and Islamic Relief assess Orphans Sponsorship Programme
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HAD and Islamic Relief assess Orphans Sponsorship Programme

moh2024-05-29T20:35:31+00:00

Orphans SponsorshipBiggest Islamic Relief Impact Study so farVulnerability of orphansOrphans in IslamHAD lead on the implementation of this study Orphans Sponsorship “They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it." Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 215 (2:215), Holy Qur’an (Translation: Sahih International) Biggest Islamic Relief Impact Study so far This year, HAD’s Research and Development Department, alongside Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)’s MEAL team and the Orphans and Child Welfare [...]

HAD and Islamic Relief assess Orphans Sponsorship Programmemoh2024-05-29T20:35:31+00:00

HAD Recommends: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Impact on the Environment
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HAD Recommends: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Impact on the Environment

moh2024-05-29T20:50:11+00:00

Reduce your impact on the environmentThe climate crisis: what can I do? Five tops tips to reduce your impact on the environment Cut down your meat consumption. Reduce your food waste. Fast fashion has got to go! How do you get from A to B?Switch it off. Further reading and additional sources: Reduce your impact on the environment The climate crisis: what can I do? After having seen a lot of the media coverage surrounding the environmental crisis, I realised that the environmental movement could come across to some as being quite exclusive. Although the global climate crisis is in the news and [...]

HAD Recommends: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Impact on the Environmentmoh2024-05-29T20:50:11+00:00

Coronavirus and the Media
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Coronavirus and the Media

moh2024-05-29T20:57:58+00:00

Coronavirus and the MediaThe spread of ‘fake’ newsFinding credible sourcesWhat can humanitarian organisations be doing to counter misinformation? Coronavirus and the Media As the coronavirus continues to make an impact at a global and local level, and as more people are self-isolating in an effort to promote social distancing, the media are a key actor in informing the ordinary person about what the virus is, what to do and what the next steps are. It is a huge advantage to be able to access vast amounts of information quickly via a diverse number of platforms (TV news, social media, WhatsApp groups, [...]

Coronavirus and the Mediamoh2024-05-29T20:57:58+00:00

Anticipatory Action: The Way Forward
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Anticipatory Action: The Way Forward

moh2024-05-29T21:17:36+00:00

Anticipatory Action has been gaining increasing traction with donors, humanitarian agencies, and disaster risk managers over the last few years. What is Anticipatory Action? The benefits The drawbacks Quantifiable data: Disasters: Diversity and context: Conditionals: The future What is Anticipatory Action? The term anticipatory action refers to methods of providing critical support to at-risk communities before disasters occur or at least before the full extent of a disaster’s effects occur. This is done by using forecasts or early warnings of imminent shock or stress with the aim to reduce or mitigate the impact of disasters and enhance post disaster responses. Forecast-based [...]

Anticipatory Action: The Way Forwardmoh2024-05-29T21:17:36+00:00

5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwide
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5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwide

moh2024-05-29T22:09:33+00:00

5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwide1. Farmers can’t earn a living2. Communities are being displaced3. Girls are denied an education4. Dirty water is creating disease5. Families are going hungryHere’s how you can help:Adjust your own habitsLobby your MP to take actionRaise awareness 5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwide March 24, 2020 This blog was originally posted on Islamic Relief UK. Water is the source of all life. It’s a sacred blessing, a gift from Allah (SWT). In the Holy Qur’an, Allah (SWT) tells us: We sent down water from the sky, blessed water [...]

5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwidemoh2024-05-29T22:09:33+00:00

HAD Recommends: 12 Tips for Working From Home
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HAD Recommends: 12 Tips for Working From Home

moh2024-05-30T18:02:34+00:00

Tips for working from home1. Make sure you have everything you need2. Set up a dedicated workspace3. Have a morning routine4. Get dressed5. Stick to your normal working hours6. Set ground rules with people at home7. Take breaks in their entirety8. Take sick days9. Listen to music10. Keep in regular contact with your team11. Take advantage of your extra time12. Sign out when the day is over Tips for working from home For some, working from home allows much needed flexibility. For others it can make them feel isolated and unproductive. As more and more people are working from home to [...]

HAD Recommends: 12 Tips for Working From Homemoh2024-05-30T18:02:34+00:00

Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the Media
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Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the Media

moh2024-05-30T18:15:17+00:00

Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the MediaWhat is Coronavirus?How are governments responding?How has this affected the sector?How are UK charities responding?FoodbanksDiscriminationWhat is the general advice?The media reactionThe spread of ‘fake’ newsFinding credible sourcesWhat can humanitarian organisations be doing to counter misinformation? Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the Media March 20, 2020 On Wednesday 11th March 2020 the World Health Organisation declared the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, acknowledging that it is likely to spread to every country in the world. The full extent of Coronavirus and its impact on the humanitarian sector is not yet known but the outbreak is [...]

Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the Mediamoh2024-05-30T18:15:17+00:00

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