Islamic Relief has committed over $700,000 to help families affected by the dire situation in Ukraine. At least 2,000 people have been killed and wounded amid the conflict which began on 24 February, and over 3 million people have fled the country in search of safety.
Many of those forced from their homes are sheltering in crowded spaces, often with poor sanitation facilities. This has meant that infectious diseases such as Covid-19, cholera, and tuberculosis are on the rise.
To make matters worse, hospitals and roads have been destroyed amid the fighting, leaving many struggling to receive the healthcare they desperately need. Water and electricity facilities have also been destroyed and many families trapped in conflict zones are on the brink of survival.
12 million people are now in dire need of humanitarian aid. Islamic Relief does not have a program in Ukraine or in neighboring countries, but they are transferring funds to trusted international partners to help support vulnerable families.
Interventions will provide people in Ukraine and refugees who have fled bordering Moldova with desperately-needed survival items such as food and hygiene kits.