Islamic Relief reaches over 13 million people with aid in 2025

Islamic Relief reached more than 13 million people with humanitarian aid in 2025, according to a new report published by Islamic Relief. The 2025 Global Reach, Impact and Learning Report details the difference the organization’s work has made to people affected by conflict, disasters and poverty over the past year. It was released on August 7, 2026, and covers activities carried out across multiple regions. The organization credits its supporters for enabling the scale of assistance delivered. The report also outlines lessons learned to improve the effectiveness of future projects.

In 2025, Islamic Relief delivered 802 humanitarian and development projects across 41 countries. These projects directly supported more than 13 million people and benefited a further 18 million indirectly. The report includes data on the types of support provided, the people it reached, and the impact it had. It also incorporates learning that shows which approaches worked best and why, or why not. This reflects the organization’s commitment to continuously improve its impact and ensure that funds are used most effectively.

Among the featured initiatives, the AGE project in Afghanistan enrolled more than 6,000 girls in school by training female teachers and setting up learning centers closer to homes, with 90% completing their year and progressing to the next grade. In Mali, the Qurbani Plus approach equips women in rural areas with livestock ownership, agricultural expertise, and Islamic microfinance, nearly tripling their average monthly income. In the Philippines, a water and sanitation project in schools reduced diseases and increased student attendance by 30%. In Iraq, training on AI, digital marketing and business innovation helped 73% of participants secure employment within three months.

The report highlights lessons for ensuring sustainable impact, including the importance of building trust and ownership with local communities and how women’s empowerment is crucial for tackling poverty and malnutrition. It covers reflections from a wide range of projects, from climate adaptation and healthcare to livelihoods and child protection. It also shares examples of how programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of vulnerable communities, such as people with disabilities and marginalized women and girls. According to Islamic Relief, “We’re committed to making sure that every penny we spend has a positive impact on people’s lives.” The organization invests in assessing results and learning from experiences to understand what works and what doesn’t.

Islamic Relief describes the publication as the most recent step in its journey of continuous learning and improvement. The organization says it wants to shape future projects to maximize the impact it has and ensure that it lasts. The report is available in full on the Islamic Relief website. Readers are also invited to contribute to the organization’s work through donations. The publication reinforces Islamic Relief’s focus on transparency, accountability and evidence-based programming.