“It is so hard to move forward amidst the bad living situation we have had for years in this camp,” says mother-of-four Manal, who lives in Jerash camp, Jordan, after fleeing conflict in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. “My house is in a dire condition. Before my husband passed away, the lack of ventilation in the house worsened his health condition. I felt afraid that I could lose my oldest child, who has asthma, for the same reason.”

Thanks to Islamic Relief, Manal no longer worries about the house damaging her children’s health. The family were among 17 households to benefit from a project that repaired, maintained and constructed homes. Working on Manal’s house, we repaired two rooms, giving the family of five – who previously had all slept in one room – more space.

“Alhamdulillah, what Islamic Relief has done for us is such a miracle. We felt like finally our dua (our prayers), had been accepted. My children are so happy to have new rooms. It gave them more privacy and a place to study. Islamic Relief also repaired our kitchen and other facilities in the house.”