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| Muslim NGOs and Charities
Muslim NGOs have a unique role to play in
humanitarian relief because they are able to bridge
the gap between different cultures and faiths. They
first became prominent in the late 1970s, during the
Russian invasion of Afghanistan, when Muslim
countries and communities around the world joined
forces to help Afghans suffering from hunger and
destitution. A second burst of Muslim NGO activity
took place in 1992-93, at the time of the war in
Bosnia. During this period the reputation of Muslim
NGOs was enormously enhanced and it is no longer
possible to ignore their contribution to humanitarian
relief.
Despite being portrayed in some Western
media as perpetrators of violence and disruption,
Muslims make up three-quarters of the world's
refugees. The fact that so many Muslims have had
direct experience of suffering means that Islamic
NGOs often enjoy a great deal of ready support. As a
result, unlike their secular counterparts, the bulk
of their funding comes from individual donations from
the general public, as opposed to the institutional
funding received from large governmental or
multilateral donor organisations. The help extended
by Muslim organisations is not limited to assisting
other Muslims but upon helping whoever is in need --
without qualification, even an oppressor.
Nevertheless, as religious organisations operating in
today's virulently secular world, the motives of
Islamic NGOs are often mistrusted.
Islamic
Relief
Islamic
Relief is an international relief and development
organization with permanent offices in 35
countries. Islamic Relief works in partnership
with other international aid organizations, church
groups, and local relief agencies in the areas
they serve.More
Info
Life for Relief and
Development (LIFE)
A
non-governmental organization founded by
Iraqi-American professionals in 1992, now
providing humanitarian assistance to people in
Iraq, Afghanistan, the Palestinian Territories,
Jordan, Pakistan, and Sierra Leone. The LIFE
website provides copies of their credentials with
the US government and the United Nations, and
registration documents for the countries in which
they work.
Muslim
Aid
Muslim
Aid aims to provide emergency, long-term
assistance and other charitable work to alleviate
the pain of those suffering and in need of relief.
Their focus is on sustainable development programs
which tackle the root causes of poverty.
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International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies
There
are 186 National Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies around the world, forming a network of
volunteers and staff who have provided
humanitarian services worldwide since 1919. The
Red Crescent is used in place of the Red Cross in
many Islamic countries, and all societies provide
assistance without discrimination as to
nationality, race, religious beliefs, class, or
political opinions. Each national society is
independent and supports the public authorities in
their own country, with local knowledge and
expertise, infrastructure, and
access.
International Islamic
Charitable
Organization www.iico.net IICO is an independent non-political organization which offers a wide range of pure humanitarian services. IICO is working worldwide. It provides services for people all over the world regardless of their race, or nationality. IICO is providing help for the needy in social, economical, educational, medical, and cultural fields as well urgent relief aids in case of war, natural, disasters, epidemics, famines, and similar circumstances. QAAF Aid Worldwide www.qaafaid.org UK registered charity, (CR NO: 1106445) Qaaf Aid worldwide works towards attaining the relief of poverty, need, hardship, distress and sickness anywhere in the world. in particular but not exclusively, Asia or Africa. Any country affected by natural causes, wars, conflicts, foreign and domestic primarily by the provision of food, clothing, and sanitation and cleans drinking water. To the advancement of education of those persons in need and orphans anywhere in the world by the provision of training centers, workshops and educational establishments. PROJECTS: Orphan sponsorship, Education, Development projects, Water wells & Food program, Medical aid & Immunization, Disaster relief. QAAF AID WORLDWIDE aims to secure sponsorship for orphans to provide them with a better future. Rahima foundation www.rahima.org Rahima Foundation is a "San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose" Bay Area based non-profit, non-political, 501 (c) (3) charitable and educational organization (Tax ID #77-0442850) that does not discriminate in its provision of services on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical appearance, national origin, language, educational background or veteran status. No funds are used for any lobbying or any other political activity. ICNA Relief A program of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), ICNA Relief is a humanitarian relief and development organization which responds to emergency and disaster situations at home and abroad. ICNA Relief runs special programs to help the needy in poor neighborhoods within North America.More Info Mercy-USA for Aid and Development Founded in 1986, Mercy-USA is a non-profit relief and development organization. Their projects focus on improving health and promoting economic and educational growth around the world.More Info Muslim Hands International relief organization working to provide education, medical aid, and funds worldwide. Accepts sadaqah and zakah online. www.muslimhands.org Association of Islamic Charitable Projects (AICP) Nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia that educates the public about Islam and advocates moderation. Site is in Arabic, French, German, Indonesian, and other languages. www.aicp.org Islamic Relief Worldwide International relief and development organizations, working towards alleviating the poverty and suffering of the world's poorest people, irrespective of race, creed, and religion. www.islamic-relief.org.uk Hidaya Works to support educational, social welfare, and charitable projects in economically depressed areas of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, USA, and Canada. www.hidaya.org Small Kindness U.K.-based charity founded by Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) and working to provide humanitarian relief and community development in the Balkans and the Middle East. www.smallkindness.org Zakat Foundation of America Nonprofit organization providing education, relief, and assistance to the needy. www.thezakat.org Muslim Aid Australia Inc. International relief and development agency working to alleviate poverty and suffering amongst some of the world's poorest communities. www.muslim-aid.org.au Human Assistance and Development International Nonprofit Muslim organization geared towards socioeconomic, educational and scientific development of the needy communities and people worldwide. www.islamicity.org/hadi Taken from www.globalpolicy.org/ |
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