Islamic Relief is an international aid and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. It is an independent Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by Dr Hany El Banna. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. Our vision: A caring world where the basic requirements of people in need are fulfilled. Our mission: - Inspired by Islamic values, Islamic Relief work to: - Assist individuals, groups and institutions to develop safe and caring communities. - Help the poor to enjoy self-reliance, with dignity. - Make it possible for those who wish to support others to reach people in need of their help. We do this by: - Providing assistance regardless of race, colour, political affiliation, gender or belief, and without expecting anything in return. - Working to mitigate the affect of disasters, preparing for their occurrence and responding by providing relief and rehabilitation. - Promoting sustainable development through programmes in education, health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and income generation. - Advocating on behalf of the poor. - Committing ourselves to harnessing our outputs and outcomes to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

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Offline donations include cash, cheques and any other donations paid directly to the fundraising organisation. This offline donation total is updated periodically by the Tribute Guardian in conjunction with the fundraising organisation.