Hawzah News Agency –Islamic Relief USA promotes dignified relief and development regardless of gender, race, or religion, and aims to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world. Working together to create a world without poverty. These characteristics convey the organization’s beliefs and determine its culture. The timeless ideals and lessons provided by the revelations contained in the Qur’an and prophetic example continue to guide IRUSA.

The year after it was founded, Islamic Relief established its first field office in Khartoum, Sudan, ready to assist individuals afflicted by the drought in not only surviving, but also rebuilding their lives. They have since opened over 100 offices in 40 countries around the world.

In addition to disaster assistance, IRUSA engages in long-term development activities to offer winter help, water, food, shelter, healthcare, and education. They also work to help orphans and children, to help individuals get jobs and create livelihoods so they can support their family, and to safeguard vulnerable communities from future disasters, thereby preventing the loss of lives and property.

While their origins were in disaster and emergency relief – providing for those who have suffered and lost everything as a result of droughts, earthquakes, floods, or conflict – Islamic Relief has always tried to alleviate poverty and suffering in the long term as well.

In 2021, In response to COVID-19, IRUSA started Hot Meals on Monday, offering hot, nutritional meals to vulnerable people across the United States. Furthermore, in response to increased violence during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in 2021, IRUSA initiated an emergency campaign in Palestine. IRUSA also responded to severe flooding in Sudan in July 2021.