Islamic Relief USA provides relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world. Islamic Relief USA operates seven regional offices in the United States: in northern California, southern California, Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, Texas and Virginia, which is its headquarter location. Islamic Relief and there partners are working together for a world free of poverty through the values of excellence, sincerity, social justice, compassion and custodianship.
Faith Affiliation:The Islamic faith inspires IR USA’s work and their five values: Excellence, Sincerity, Social Justice, Compassion, Custodianship
Mission: Islamic Relief USA provides relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world.
Vision: Working together for a world free of poverty.
Key Facts: With the help of many volunteers , Islamic Relief USA is able to reach 11,578,163 beneficiaries throughout 30 different countries. In 2016 alone, they reached more than 7.8 million beneficiaries and doubled their volunteers to nearly 5,000.
Sustainable development goals addressed:
1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and wellbeing
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
8. Decent work and economic growth
Humanitarian standards: Signatory to the Code of Conduct of the International Red Cross
Anwar Khan
