March
As Syria marks a devastating decade of crisis, at least 13.4 million people are in dire need of humanitarian aid. One of the largest international non-governmental organisations still working in north-western Syria, Islamic Relief continues to save lives.
We distribute food to families who do not know where their next meal is coming from, and support a healthcare system that is close to collapse. We provide shelter to families facing dire conditions in camps and informal settlements, and we help Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries to begin to rebuild their lives and become self-sufficient once more.
DISASTER
Mass fires break out in Kutupalong Camp in Coxâs Bazar, Bangladesh. The camp is the worldâs largest refugee settlement, home to more than one million people, mainly Rohingya refugees from neighbouring Myanmar.
IMPACT
Families are left homeless, their shelters reduced to ashes. Many have no choice but to sleep in the open air, often on roadsides. There are serious safety concerns for women, older people and those with disabilities.
RESPONSE
Islamic Relief distributes 500 hygiene kits, and 500 families receive clothing and bedding. We rebuild 500 shelters and gender-sensitive showers and latrines. In the weeks and months ahead we increase child protection and counselling support for traumatised survivors, and begin reconstructing the camps.
