Islamic Relief USA

Emergency response & preparedness:this category includes activities focused on the immediate lifesaving needs of a population at the onset of a disaster, such as providing clean water, sanitation, food, temporary shelter, household items and emergency medical assistance. examples include, but are not limited to, the following:in the philippines, irusa funded a project that improved access to quality food and hygiene for the 1,200 households affected by tropical storm megi (l.n. agaton). the 1,200 affected households received quality food packets, hygiene essentials with safe water containers.in sudan, irusa is supporting a project that aims to reduce the sufferings of conflict-affected and displaced people in sudan. affected people received hygiene essentials, cash assistance, and shelter items. in ethiopia, kenya, somalia, south sudan, and sudan cash assistance, construction and rehabilitation of water structures, livestock distribution, agricultural tools and seeds distributions, and training on disaster response and resilience was implemented to respond to the ongoing drought and to prevent famine. in palestine, irusa funded several projects focused on urgent healthcare support, including medical missions, hygiene kits, and emergency relief for conflict-affected communities. these efforts also worked to enhance access to rehabilitation services for children with disabilities, provide empowerment programs for women and youth, and strengthen local healthcare infrastructure. irusa further addressed seasonal challenges with projects offering winterization and ramadan support, all while working to build resilience and provide long-term solutions for vulnerable populations. through these efforts, irusa has reached over 2.4 million beneficiaries.in lebanon, irusa supported emergency relief efforts, including non-food item (nfi) shelter assistance, emergency cash, and ramadan relief. the organization also focused on improving healthcare access through mobile clinics and fire safety enhancements. to strengthen community resilience, irusa provided winter relief and offered technical training scholarships for youth to foster sustainable livelihoods. through these comprehensive initiatives, irusa continues to meet immediate needs while empowering local communities for a more stable and self-sufficient future. through these efforts, irusa has reached over 93,000 beneficiaries.in democratic republic of congo (drc), irusa has funded an emergency project to support adequate access to humanitarian assistance of vulnerable conflict-affected households impacted by the goma crisis. the project provides 1,600 targeted households with essential non-food items (nfis) kits and intimate hygiene kits.in chad, funded an emergency project that provides safe, livable conditions for 27,915 new sudanese refugees. the project activities ensured that target families receive core relief kits to secure dignified access to hygiene and basic needs and provided shelters to 2,626 families.in zambia, irusa has supported a drought emergency response project to support vulnerable drought-affected households in zambia with immediate food needs and agricultural production for survival and transition activities for dignified recovery from the effects of the drought. the project has increased access to relief maize to meet basic food needs to 70,000 drought-affected beneficiaries. beneficiaries: approximately 1,352,030

U.s. programs:irusa u.s. programs' main interventions consist of:1. us grants irusa offers 501(c)(3) organizations opportunities to apply for grant funds. this funding helps facilitate projects such as food programs, health and wellness initiatives, and livelihood assistance, in addition to other domestic initiatives. us grants focus on providing 501(c)(3) organizations with funding opportunities that cover a broad array of social issues, addressing one or more of the following:- short-term poverty and hunger alleviation through the provision of critica