Islamic Relief UK launches its Ramadan appeal, with match funding from the UK Government
As Muslims around the world prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadan in May, Islamic Relief UK is launching its Ramadan Appeal this week to support those who face a daily fight for survival due to poverty, famine, disasters and conflict.
This year the UK Government will match £2m of the total raised for the appeal. While the money raised from the public will help people in over 30 countries, including Syria, Yemen and Pakistan, money from the UK Government will fund Islamic Relief’s work to support people in Ethiopia to access life-saving water.
Islamic Relief was founded 35 years ago this year, in response to the devastating famine in Ethiopia. While there have been improvements in the lives of vulnerable people all over the world since that time – thanks in part to the work of charities and governments alike – climate change means that the frequency and severity of droughts is increasing. The people who suffer most are those who rely on the land to make a living.
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