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“Free halal meal program announced for RamadanFree halal meals will be distributed to the Muslim community during Ramadan. The five-borough initiative, dubbed “Iftar on the Go,” is a partnership between New York City Comptroller Stringer’s office, Islamic Relief USA and …
ManhattanTimesnews.com : “Iftar on the Go Iftar en movimiento” More >
In Summary • As St. Vincent’s La Soufrière volcano repeatedly erupts, Direct Relief works to meet needs on the ground. • Direct Relief provides 50 grants of $50,000 each to organizations around the world to help them continue their work …
Global Update: Volcanic Eruption; Overdose-Reversing Medication; Global Grants More >
Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 497 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.1 million defined daily doses of medications, including large quantities of diabetes …
Operational Update: 50 Tons of Medical Aid Departed Internationally Over Past Week More >
Responding to a record number of drug overdose deaths in the United States, Pfizer has made a commitment to Direct Relief to donate 1 million doses of the drug naloxone, which saves lives by reversing opioid overdoses. The newly committed …
Even before Hurricanes Irma and María slammed into Puerto Rico, mental health was a widespread issue on the island. “You don’t need a natural disaster to feel stressed,” said Nancy Ruiz, one of the facilitators of Puerto Rico’s Center for …
“Moments of Calmness.” In Puerto Rico, Building the Emotional Skills to Cope with Disaster More >
The following is an excerpt from an article posted in The BKReader.com | April 14, 2021 “Almost 4,500 free halal meals will be distributed across the five boroughs this Ramadan, through the newly announced ‘Iftar on the Go’ program. On …
The Caribbean island of St. Vincent is facing a series of eruptions from the La Soufriere volcano, which killed 1,600 people when it erupted in 1902. The island’s 111,000 residents are currently under threat from pyroclastic (hot gas and debris) …
The following is an excerpt from an article posted in The DetroitNews.com | April 11, 2021 “This week, as Ramadan again unfolds during the pandemic, the faithful in southeast Michigan are working to protect themselves amid soaring virus cases while finding ways …
TheDetroitNews.com:”Giving back, social distancing mark second Ramadan in pandemic” More >
Join us by attending a virtual gathering of hearts at IRUSA’s Virtual Grand Iftar. Please grab your iftar as maghrib comes in and continue to watch as we all get together. The program will include Quran recitation, Quranic reflections, duaas, …
VOAnews.com :”USA New App Helps Disaster Responders Deal with Religious Communities” More >
The following is an excerpt from an article posted in the abc7NY.com | April 14, 2021“NEW YORK (WABC) — Muslims in many parts of the world marked the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, but a spike in coronavirus cases in …
abc7NY.com :”Ramadan observances begin for Muslims; new food program introduced in NYC” More >
“Ramadan is a time to reflect and take care of one other. No one should have to go hungry in the middle of a public health crisis, and especially during Ramadan,” Stringer said. “I am proud to stand with Muslim …
Silive.com: “Stringer helps organize Ramadan food bank to provide access to free halal meals” More >
La Soufrière volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines erupted again on Monday morning – its largest and most violent eruption thus far. The eruptions began on Friday, a day after the volcano was determined to be an imminent threat …
Amid St. Vincent’s Volcano Eruptions, Response Efforts Continue More >
Injected into all the turmoil that has persisted in Syria for the past decade is the international pandemic, which has impacted Syria greatly, as well, exacerbating an already grave situation and further hampering efforts to alleviate the massive disruption of …
In recognition of the tremendous toll that Covid-19 has taken around the globe, Direct Relief announced today that it will issue grants of $50,000 each – a total of $2.5 million – to 50 organizations providing a range of primary, …
Join us for this special series, featuring Yasmin Mogahed, Ubaydullah Evens, and Suhaib Webb, dedicated to exploring the significance of each of the 10 days of Ramadan. The themes we’ll be covering are mercy, forgiveness, and salvation. Tune in daily …
Join IRUSA and Imam Suhaib Webb to discuss Ramadan in the corporate workplace, and how YOU can make the best of Ramadan for yourself and for your brothers and sisters in need around the world. Sign up for this special …
Ramadan in the Workplace: Fireside Chat with Suhaib Webb More >
Get ready for Kids Power Hour, with IRUSA: a live-streaming kids program for the month of Ramadan, hosted by Raef Haggag. We’ll be reading Quran together, exercising, singing songs, and telling some amazing stories—all while having fun! We’ve partnered with …
One of the Caribbean’s most active volcanoes, La Soufrière in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, erupted Friday morning, just one day after authorities announced that eruption was an imminent threat. Approximately 20,000 people – representing about 20% of the Caribbean …
Erupting Volcano in the Caribbean Prompts Immediate Response More >
Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 270 shipments of requested medical aid to 36 U.S. states and territories and 17 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.1 million defined daily doses of medications, including overdose-reversing naloxone, chemotherapy medications, …
Join us by attending a virtual gathering of hearts at IRUSA’s Virtual Grand Iftar. Please grab your iftar as maghrib comes in and continue to watch as we all get together. The program will include Quran recitation, Quranic reflections, duaas, …
The following is an excerpt from an article posted in the VaticanNews | April 08, 2021 “A bird’s nest can carry a powerful message: “All children deserve a safe and nurturing environment in which to grow.” That simple, yet important, aim …
VATICANNEWS:”A bird’s nest and healing: Vatican sponsors event on preventing sexual abuse” More >
As millions of Americans receive Covid-19 vaccines each day, cases continue to mount, raising concerns about a potential fourth wave of infections in the United States. Over the next three weeks, the country is expected to add up 1.3 million …
As Vaccinations Against Covid-19 Pick Up, Models Show Cases Climbing More >
Alexandria, Va. – With the holy fasting month of Ramadan upon us, Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian and advocacy organization, has launched a campaign to distribute food boxes to vulnerable populations in Alexandria. Food insecurity has increased significantly since the Covid-19 …
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