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Saving Lives? There’s an Islamic Relief App for That

·November 7, 2019
·Kelly El Yacoubi

Just imagine what it's like to be an aid worker in Syria delivering life-saving care. Envision being on the ground in Pakistan establishing shelters for families who’ve lost everything due to floods that wiped out entire towns. Or imagine experiencing…

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What a Difference a Day of Dignity Makes

·October 25, 2019
·Tariq Touré

IRUSA Day of Dignity events connect with hearts and communities Ending the year off right The year isn’t complete at IRUSA with connecting with communities across the U.S. for the annual Day of Dignity events. It’s a project partners, communities,…

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On World Poverty Day, Let’s Do All We Can to Mitigate Suffering

·October 17, 2019
·Minhaj Hassan

At Islamic Relief USA, every waking hour is devoted to reducing poverty. That's why it was unusual when I learned there was a particular day dedicated to this cause. According to the United Nations, October 17 is International Day for…

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Smiles Galore as Mohammed Assaf visits IRUSA Projects

·October 11, 2019
·Guest Contributor

Written by Fareeha Amir, IRUSA Multimedia Manager who travelled with a group of staff with Mohammed Assaf to Jordan in August 2019. Edited by Kelly El-Yacoubi. Mohammed Assaf's smile is contagious. So it's no surprise that when he visited Islamic…

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Regional Office Spotlight: Meet the NW Team!

·September 27, 2019
·Kelly El Yacoubi

Did you know IRUSA has seven regional offices around the country, for maximum impact to help those in need? This month, we’re thrilled be featuring our North West regional office team. They're amazing...but don't take our word for it! Here's what…

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Fall 2019 Flooding Displaces Families Worldwide

·September 27, 2019
·Kelly El Yacoubi

This fall, flooding in countries like the Bahamas, Mali, Sudan, India, and Niger have displaced families.The impact is devastating; the need for aid is critical. For many of us in the United States, the fall season brings warm, cozy, and…

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For Mohammed, Dialysis Needs Don’t End After Syria

·August 22, 2019
·Kelly El Yacoubi

"Back in the day, we had an amazing life, a wonderful life, we had everything we wished. I used to be a productive part of society. I worked as a human resources manager. My kids were in a good school,…

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Regional Office Spotlight: Meet IRUSA’s South West Team!

·August 22, 2019
·Kelly El Yacoubi

Did you know IRUSA has seven regional offices around the country, for maximum impact to help those in need? This month, we're happy to introduce you to the the South West regional office team. They're pretty great, if we do…

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Do These 12 Actions on World Humanitarian Day

·August 19, 2019
·Kelly El Yacoubi

Islamic Relief USA President Anwar Khan visits with a child in Yemen. It's World Humanitarian Day. And it's easy to feel overwhelmed. After all, with humanitarian crises in Myanmar, Syria, and Yemen and so many other places that seem to…

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