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The introduction of Integrated Sustainable Development (ISD) programmes was a key component of the 2011–15 strategy for Islamic Relief. There was consensus from field staff and fundraisers that we needed to move away from the pressures of being donor and sector-led to having the means to tackle poverty through programmes which integrated various sectors within an overall opportunity-led analysis of what is really needed to lift communities out of poverty and suffering. Islam provides a holistic understanding of human development anchored on the maqasid or agreed upon objectives of Shari’a. According to this understanding, human development is the process of maintaining [...]

News and Views of Muslims in the United Kingdom Once again British Muslims have taken a lead in responding to a humanitarian disaster. This time it is Chechnya. Western aid agencies have refused to go to the region because of fear of kidnappings and killings of foreigners, making the situation for Chechens all the more difficult. However, British Muslim aid agency, Islamic Relief, has a presence in the region. In Ingushetia, the neighbouring country, where there are almost 300,000 refugees, Islamic Relief has offices and has set up Chechnya Refugee Project. Office http://muslimnews.co.uk/ External Citation Versi, A (1999), British Muslims take [...]

Summary Paper Pastoralist lifestyle requires marriage as one of the core components as a way to adapt to climate change, through accumulation of livestock through marriage as well as having children in order to help with the labour. Women’s roles in pastoral tends to limited to domestic roles, however this does not seem to be the case anymore with the increase in participation due to the ever changing and volatile environment. This programmes aims to investigate the livelihoods of pastoralists during extreme climate conditions and the role of women in these communities. Further, it seeks to understand the coping capacities of [...]

Summary Paper This study focuses on one export commodity – that is sugar, and examines the various actors involved at different stages of production. It seeks to understand opportunities and challenges within the Malawian economy that affect the capacity of those labourers who earn very little for their work, to move upward on the value chain, in order to establish whether shifts in the value chain might be pursued as a development strategy in Malawi and other comparable places. The content of this paper is the intellectual property and sole responsibility of the Author. Office https://had-int.org/ Citation Shabaana Kidy (2018) Examining [...]

You gave hope to those living in Countries in Conflict Syria, Palestine, Iraq, South Sudan, Yemen, the list goes on. Civilians are continuously caught between bullets and bombs. Millions of families have been displaced without homes; those injured are in desperate need of medical support — and children are still struggling without food, let alone an education. These are our brothers and sisters. Thanks to your kindness, you have allowed us to help return dignity to those affected by armed conflict. With your continuous support, Islamic Relief has been able to provide much needed food, medical care and essential everyday items [...]

Orphans and widows are amongst the most vulnerable members of a community. Islamic Relief Canada’s scholarship fund was created to provide these orphans with the financial means to achieve their goals and attain a better future. The fund has benefitted 187 orphans over the span of a year. through the help of this fund, orphans can afford education and no longer have to compromise their studies for a meal, healthcare or bear the burden of taking care of their family at a young age. Office http://islamicreliefcanada.org/ Citation Islamic Relief Canada (2017) Orphan Scholarships, Islamic Relief Canada, Burlington ON.

A Field Study This report by Islamic Relief Canada provides an in-depth look into how FGC is perceived and practiced in Indonesia. For the first time, we have an evidence based understanding of how religious motivators are wrongly used to justify FGC in parts of Indonesia – and possibly many other Muslim communities throughout the world. Office http://islamicreliefcanada.org/ Citation Islamic Relief Canada (2016) Female Genital Cutting in Indonesia, Islamic Relief Canada, Ontario, Canada.

Thank you for your generosity! In November 2015, Islamic Relief Canada launched its Refugee Resettlement Campaign. Since then, Islamic Relief Canada has focused on coordinating with local settlement agencies to implement programs and projects. As per IRC’s Domestic Program’s strategy, we want to support projects geared towards the following: First Nations Community, Refugees, Women, and Children and Youth. Office http://islamicreliefcanada.org/ Citation Islamic Relief Canada (2017) Resettlement Project, Islamic Relief Canada, Burlington, ON

A Policy Brief on Early Forced Marriage Islamic Relief is working in the countries of high and highest Early and Forced Marriage (EFM) prevalence, such as Niger, Bangladesh, Chad, Mali, India, Ethiopia and Malawi. Our teams identified EFM as a serious issue hindering females and communities at large from improving their well-being. We have been addressing this problem through multi-sector and integrated approaches, applying culturally sensitive and sustainable strategies, to help communities achieve most effective development outcomes. A clear organisational policy stance on EFM will further strengthen the effectiveness of our interventions. Office http://www.islamic-relief.org/ Citation Islamic Relief Worldwide (2018) Don't Force [...]

Protecting the Sanctity of Marriage This guide presents an Islamic human rights perspective on EFM for those seeking to understand the issues and working to end the practices in Muslim communities. Islamic Relief believes that changing perceptions in order to end harmful practices in Muslim communities is best done through better understanding and raising awareness of human rights as enshrined in Islamic law. We call upon parents and guardians, imams and community leaders, teachers and health workers, governments and NGOs to work together to understand why EFM is practiced in Muslim communities, raise awareness about the harm it causes, tackle the [...]