Muslim Aid

A UK-based international relief and development agency, Muslim Aid has been working for over two decades to help save and improve the lives of millions in over 70 of the world’s poorest countries.

Our mission

Muslim Aid provides not just emergency relief, but sustainable development programmes which tackle the root causes of poverty.

Whilst many relief agencies pack up and go home after providing initial emergency aid in the aftermath of a disaster, we stay.

Intrinsic to our mission is empowering and building the capacity of local people in some of the world’s poorest countries. This means that we give individuals the resources and skills necessary to tackle the problems confronting their own communities.

History

The beginning of Muslim Aid 1987-1990

Founded in November 1985, as a response to the famine in Africa, Muslim Aid first began to establish its vision of helping humanity by distributing emergency aid to those affected by famine and conflict.

Thinking long term 1992-1994

As well as providing emergency relief, Muslim Aid develops long term development projects aimed at providing a sustainable living for survivors. Muslim Aid's orphan sponsorship scheme is also started as a response to help the thousands of children left destitute in war torn countries.

Being there in an emergency 1995-1998

Muslim Aid was tested during the most difficult situations in countries such as Bosnia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo and Pakistan.

Muslim Aid challenged by natural disasters 1999-2003

An earthquake in Gujarat, India; devastating flash floods in Pakistan; a cyclone in Madagascar; and flooding in Cambodia were just a few of the natural disasters that challenged Muslim Aid and our partners worldwide.

Muslim Aid Expand Operations after Tsunami 2004-2007

After the devastating tsunami which struck the Indonesian coastline in 2004, Muslim Aid set up offices in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Cambodia to coordinate emergency relief as well as reconstruction and rehabilitation for tsunami survivors.

Where we work

Muslim Aid places strong emphasis on long-term development projects to build the capacity of local people to help themselves.

The most effective way to do this is through establishing field offices in crisis areas which enables Muslim Aid to carry out such projects with no time constraints.

We have 14 field offices worldwide which focus on sustainable programmes and we provide relief and development programmes in over 70 countries.