Islamic Relief Archives - Voice of the Cape

Humanitarian aid agency Islamic Relief works tirelessly to provide relief to those impacted by the inclement weather conditions

By Kouthar Sambo Despite efforts to provide assistance to disaster-stricken residents, the humanitarian aid agency Islamic Relief fell victim to a hijacking incident in Phillipi on Sunday. This comes after the agency's disaster response team was handing out much-needed essential items in the region when the team was robbed of their belongings. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Monday, Islamic Relief representative Naweed Mohamed said the agency's vehicle was […]

16 July 2024

International

Rohingya refugees were impacted by a horrific fire, leaving thousands displaced

By Kouthar Sambo Almost 16,000 Rohingya refugees were impacted by the horrific fire that raced through Camp 11 on Sunday, March 5. The camp is situated in Cox's Bazar, a city in Southeast Bangladesh that is home to more than a million Rohingya refugees. The majority of these people fled their native Myanmar in early 2017 as a result of a harsh military campaign. The Inter Sector Coordination Committee reports […]

8 March 2023

News

JP Duminy supports the Share the Care campaign

Former South African T20 Cricket Captain, JP Duminy, joined the Share the Care campaign powered by Awqaf SA in partnership with Islamic Relief South Africa to distribute food hampers and face masks in Mitchell’s Plain, Khayelitsha and Century City. Many of the recipients are associated with the JP 21 Foundation, established by the former Proteas star to act as a developmental platform for talented kids from disadvantaged backgrounds. In addition […]

5 May 2020

News

Islamic Relief assists with medical crisis in Gaza

As paramedics and medical workers struggle to keep up with the extent of injuries in Gaza, Islamic Relief is urgently procuring life-saving medical supplies to support hospitals in the blockaded coastal enclave. Gaza is being pushed to breaking point as doctors and aid workers treat the victims of the brutal violence during the Great Return Marches. Hospitals in #Gaza are overwhelmed and medical staff is not able to provide full treatment. The humanitarian […]

16 May 2018

News

Islamic Relief cycling for Mali

The situation in the villages of Bladje, Siraman, Komitan and Tamala in Mali is dire, with only a small percentage of the population having access to safe drinking water. The health of thousands of people in these villages – especially children – are at risk because of water-borne diseases. With this in mind, I and another 21 daring (some would say crazy) friends, from across three continents have taken on […]

11 January 2018

Events

Top comedians take stage for Back 2 School campaign

Some of South Africa’s top comedians have joined forces with Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) to help get 2,000 orphans and vulnerable children ready for the 2018 school year. “A Lekker Comedy Show” will run for two nights – Friday 29th and Saturday 30th December – at the Academia Auditorium in Lansdowne, Cape Town. Comedian Yaaseen Barnes, leads the exciting line up that include Loyiso Gola, Joey Rasdien, Rob Van […]

25 December 2017

News

Hanover Park takes ownership of their streets

Religious leaders in Hanover Park will mobilize residents to “take back their streets” at a multi–faith community safety initiative this weekend. Members of the Muslim and Christian clergy will host a vigil in the area on Friday night to pray for victims of gang violence, ahead of a weekend of planned activities to highlight the importance of community involvement in the fight against drugs and gangsterism. Gang violence has spiked […]

27 October 2017

Events

Light Up for Change in support of orphans

Brighten-up the evening sky with Lace Up for Change’s evening run, the NGO will on Friday embark on a ‘Light up for change’ run at the Rondebosch Common as part of Islamic Relief South Africa's Unity Week, where all funds raised will go to the aid organisation’s orphan project. Commonly known as the Boeber Run team, Lace up for Change volunteers feed the most destitute within the Cape. The coordinator […]

25 October 2017

News

Ulema join call to support East Africa crisis

By Abubaker Abrahams The humanitarian conditions in the barren East Africa belt have deteriorated so badly yet the global response to the crisis remains inadequate. Over 20 million people across South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are in urgent need of food, following months of drought, which have caused a spike in malnutrition and diseases. According to a report from Islamic Relief South Africa, millions of people-- the majority of […]

2 August 2017

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