Humanitarian
2021 was a year scarred by growing global hunger, fuelled by the far-reaching effects of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the climate emergency.
2021 was a year scarred by growing global hunger, fuelled by the far-reaching effects of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the climate emergency.
Islamic Relief’s food aid and other lifesaving interventions were needed more than ever. Delivering over 431 major humanitarian projects, we responded to many of the worst disasters and conflicts in the world.
While providing a lifeline to people in crisis, we also worked with communities to build their resilience and developed plans to support long-term recovery and boost self-reliance.
6.05 million people received vital emergency aid in 32 countries
Just over 2.5 million people received food aid and food security support
1.3 million people assisted in crisis-stricken Syria
Food aid reached more than 1.04 million people in war-torn Yemen
Over 3.4 million people benefited from qurbani meat
1.46 million people in 18 countries reached through interventions responding to Covid-19
