By Kouthar Sambo Almost 16,000 Rohingya refugees were impacted by the horrific fire that raced through Camp 11 on Sunday, March 5. The camp is situated in Cox’s Bazar, a city in Southeast Bangladesh that is home to more than a million Rohingya refugees. The majority of these people fled[…]
Former South African T20 Cricket Captain, JP Duminy, joined the Share the Care campaign powered by Awqaf SA in partnership with Islamic Relief South Africa to distribute food hampers and face masks in Mitchell’s Plain, Khayelitsha and Century City. Many of the recipients are associated with the JP 21 Foundation,[…]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) South Africa and its Women’s Forum, in partnership with Islamic Relief, is expected to host several initiatives in response to high levels of gender-based-violence In Cape Town. It forms part of their ongoing commitment to honour the 16 Days of Activism against No Violence Against[…]
By Anees Teladia A heart-warming and inspiring story of success and achievement is on the horizon and it all stems from the vision of the Fish Rite Hanover Park Cricket Club. The club from Hanover Park is soon to embark on a tour of England which will to the team’s[…]
Muslims often turn to the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) for answers on today’s pressing questions and societal challenges facing the modern world. Islamic Relief South Africa is presenting a first time national conference on the life and example of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Saturday 25th August[…]
As paramedics and medical workers struggle to keep up with the extent of injuries in Gaza, Islamic Relief is urgently procuring life-saving medical supplies to support hospitals in the blockaded coastal enclave. Gaza is being pushed to breaking point as doctors and aid workers treat the victims of the brutal violence during[…]
The situation in the villages of Bladje, Siraman, Komitan and Tamala in Mali is dire, with only a small percentage of the population having access to safe drinking water. The health of thousands of people in these villages – especially children – are at risk because of water-borne diseases. With[…]
Some of South Africa’s top comedians have joined forces with Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) to help get 2,000 orphans and vulnerable children ready for the 2018 school year. “A Lekker Comedy Show” will run for two nights – Friday 29th and Saturday 30th December – at the Academia Auditorium[…]
Religious leaders in Hanover Park will mobilize residents to “take back their streets” at a multi–faith community safety initiative this weekend. Members of the Muslim and Christian clergy will host a vigil in the area on Friday night to pray for victims of gang violence, ahead of a weekend of[…]
Brighten-up the evening sky with Lace Up for Change’s evening run, the NGO will on Friday embark on a ‘Light up for change’ run at the Rondebosch Common as part of Islamic Relief South Africa’s Unity Week, where all funds raised will go to the aid organisation’s orphan project. Commonly[…]
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