July
DISASTER
As Indonesia suffers a devastating second wave of Covid-19 infections, the country spends a week atop the global case list.
IMPACT
Livelihoods are affected by strict lockdown measures designed to slow the infection rate, making hunger an everyday reality for more families.
RESPONSE
Islamic Relief launches a hunger prevention project in Lombok, providing cash vouchers to help 20,000 people buy food for two months. We also help 500 small and medium-sized businesses to stay afloat by providing essential items to people in need.
“I was worried about what was going to happen to us, whether we were going to live or die,” says Akbert, 35, describing her plight in Tigray, Ethiopia, after her husband was killed. She decided to flee with her seven children, joining around 80,000 others seeking safety in Sudan. The family now face dire conditions in Um Rakuba camp. “I worry about my children when I run out of food, how can I explain it to them? Water is also scarce in the camp. I have to go a long way to get water.”
Islamic Relief is working in Um Rakuba and other camps in Sudan’s Gedaref state. Already, we have supported around 30,000 refugees with assistance including food, water, sanitation and hygiene, and education. We have constructed around 50 latrines and 30 washing facilities in the camps, and are building classrooms so children can resume their studies.
