In 2025, Islamic Relief will provide food packs in 33 countries and distribute 222,110 food packs to households that will feed approximately 1.18 million people over the month of Ramadan. Our Ramadan food packs contain food items depending on the local diet; however, each pack typically contains staple foods such as rice, wheat, lentils, oil, sugar, canned fish and dates. Where malnutrition and food insecurity are prevalent, we aim to increase the amount of food in these packages to ensure that they contain enough food of sufficient nutritional value.

The children who will receive these Eid gifts are children who are facing poverty and the consequences of conflict. The global project consists of projects across 18 countries with gifts varying for each location. An Eid gift pack can include clothing, shoes, toys, school education kits, stationary, educational materials and sports equipment.

Since October 7th, Gaza has endured one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Over 1.9 million people have been forcibly displaced, at least 41,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 96,000 have been left injured. This Ramadan, we will continue to support the people of Gaza with lifesaving aid and support them in rebuilding their lives as soon as possible.

For over a decade, Syrian men, women and children have had to navigate the daily reality of indiscriminate aerial and ground bombardment, and the terrible living conditions of displacement camps, and harsh winter seasons. Nearly 7 million vulnerable people face an uncertain future due to displacement, harsh winters, declining work rate and the collapse of the local currency, which has worsened and deteriorated economic conditions. 90% of the Syrian population are living below the poverty line. Islamic Relief will be funding this project to ensure displaced families receive fresh daily food for them and their children. Each family will receive fresh bread in proportion to the number of family members, and the project will give priority to families most in need. Islamic Relief will also be providing heart surgery to patients who require urgent medical interventions with emergency surgeries.

After more than 16 months of war, Sudan has descended into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Almost half the population - 24.8 million people – are now in dire need of humanitarian assistance. The country is at the brink of collapse after over a year of violent conflict. Food insecurity remains one of the biggest threats in the country as 25.6 million people are now suffering high levels of acute food insecurity, with 5 million people just one step away from famine.The project aims to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance to displaced families in Gedaref and Red Sea States.

Lebanon is suffering its worst humanitarian crisis in decades and it’s getting worse by the day. The Israeli invasion and indiscriminate airstrikes are causing Lebanon’s worst humanitarian crisis in decades. Since 8 October 2023, there has been a rise in cross-border confrontations between Israel and Lebanon. According to latest reports, over 3,961 people have been killed since last October, and over 16,520 injured, including children and many other civilians. More than 1.4 million people – more than one fifth of the population – have been forced from their homes. This project aims to continue supporting displaced families and local host communities in Nabatieh,Tyre, Bekaa and Balbek, where most of the recently displaced people have been seeking refuge.

Yemen is currently facing one of the most complex humanitarian crises in the world – one that has endured for more than eight years. Over 17 million people, which is more than half of the country’s population, are experiencing acute food insecurity. Malnutrition rates among women and children in Yemen remain among the highest in the world, with 1.3 million pregnant and breastfeeding women and 2.2 million children under five requiring treatments for acute malnutrition. Islamic Relief is providing cash assistance as well as food vouchers to allow rightsholders to meet their essential needs. With the levels of malnutrition affecting the people of Yemen, we are also providing specialised treatment to malnourished people.

Over the past decade, Mali, has faced volatile socio- economic challenges and the impact of climate change. Access to clean and safe drinking water is an acute problem in the Circles of Kati and Ouelessebougou. Families across the region are in urgent need and use unclean water sources to meet their daily needs. As a result, people are suffering water-borne diseases such as diarrhea, dermatitis, typhoid, bilharzia and blindness. Islamic Relief is working to decrease water insecurity within families across the region.

Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world. The country is ranked among the bottom five countries for the last decade, currently placing 189 of 191 countries. Over the last couple of years, humanitarian needs have significantly increased in Niger. Over 4 million people will need urgent humanitarian assistance. With a population of 27 million people, about 42% of the population lives in extreme poverty. This project will facilitate the establishment of market gardens in consultations with local authorities, provide tools and seeds, and establish irrigation systems to avoid dependency on rainfall for agricultural activities. Additionally, the project will provide access to clean drinking water in the targeted villages and boreholes will be constructed with a separate water system or irrigation purposes.

A total of 29,340 displaced Rohingya refugees are living in the Bhasan Char camps. Bhasan Char is an island developed with modern facilities, such as well- constructed shelters, a water network, and water, sanitation and hygiene facilities. Unfortunately, there are very few initiatives available for children. Considering the total number of children in Bhasan Char, there is only a small number of learning and recreation centres and there is no early childhood development centre for the under-five children. Islamic Relief is facilitating Early Childhood Care, Protection and Pre-schooling sessions with 155 children aged 3-5 years. We will also be providing 155 children with age-appropriate education materials including pencils, paper, colour pencils, school bags, uniforms, tiffin boxes, water pots and more. Skills development and vocational training will be arranged for 90 adults, as well as the distribution of hygiene kits.

Blindness is a major health problem in Somalia. There are more than 150,000 blind people in Somalia currently, and 23% of adults over 50-years-old live with low vision. Cataract and glaucoma remain the leading causes of blindness in the country, as well as other causes such as corneal opacity and refractive errors. The ability to diagnose and treat cataracts and glaucoma is limited due to a lack of trained specialists and necessary equipment in the region. The project aims to restore sight to 800 blind people by providing free screening and medical check-ups, 800 cataract surgeries and postoperative support and following treatment. Islamic Relief will also train mid-level local healthcare workers in eye care and provide school eye screenings for primary and intermediate schools in Somalia.