Islamic Relief Worldwide Bangladesh
Basic Informations
Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation. Founded in 1984, with headquarters based in Birmingham, UK, we have a presence in around 45 countries.
We support the world’s most vulnerable people in the fight against poverty and suffering. We do this regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief, and without expecting anything in return.
As a registered charity, we are open and transparent. We continually assess our work and how we operate to improve our impact and effectiveness.
Islamic Relief has been working in Bangladesh since 1991, when we provided emergency relief and supported communities to rebuild in the wake of a devastating cyclone. Since then, we have expanded our programmes to focus on both humanitarian and development challenges.
Address
Islamic Relief Bangladesh
House 10, Road 10, Block K, Baridhara
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Tel: +88 02 222293458, 222299130
222299128, 222261329
Email: info@islamicrelief-bd.org
Vision
We envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled and people respond as one to the suffering of others.
Mission
Islamic Relief Worldwide aims to help meet the needs of vulnerable people and empower them to become self-reliant so that they can live with dignity and confidence. We help individuals, groups and institutions to develop safe and caring communities and make it possible for those who wish to support others to reach people in need of their help.
Objectives
Major Activities
Our innovative integrated approach sees us work closely with the vulnerable communities that we serve. They identify the problems and are part of the solutions. As a result, our programmes often encompass many interlinked areas.
These include Economic Empowerment and Governance, Child Rights and Protection, Water and Sanitation, Education, Food Security, Health and Nutrition, Community Development, Humanitarian Crisis Response, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation and Diversity and inclusion.
Head Office
Bangladesh Country Office:
Islamic Relief Bangladesh
House 10, Road 10, Block K, Baridhara
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Tel: +88 02 222293458, 222299130
222299128, 222261329
Email: info@islamicrelief-bd.org
Headquater:
Islamic Relief Worldwide
19 Rea St South Digbeth
Birmingham, B5 6LB
United Kingdom
Project Office
Khonika (Opposite of WAPDA Rest House), Thana Road, Chondipur, Shyamnagar, Satkhira.
List of Excutive Body
- Sharif Ahmad, Interim Head of Programme
- Mohammad Saiful Islam, Finance Manager
- Md. Asifur Rahman, Deputy Manager, HRM & Organisational Development
- SAM Jaber, Operation Support Manager
- Golam Motasim Billah, Acting Country Director
- Sharmin Ruba, Manager-External Relations & Communications
Chief of NGO
Name: Golam Motasim Billah
Designation: Acting Country Director
Phone & Mobile No. +88 02 222293458 (+880-222299130)
Staff Strength
| Staff category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Supervision | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Mid-level | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Support Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Field Worker | 0 | 05 | 5 |
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Network / Forum
Micro credit related information Last three years: (If necessary)
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Project List ( Total Project : 2 )
Project Name : Scaling-up Inclusive Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Communities through Locally Led Adaptation (ICRA)
Doner : Islamic Relief USA
Sector : Disaster Risk Reduction, Locally Led Adaptation and Livelihood Development
Area : Burigoalini & Ramjannagar Union of Shyamnagar Upazila
Time Line : January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025
Brief of activities :
Project Name : Empowering Marginalised Communities of Bangladesh towards Achieving Agenda 2030
Doner : Islamic Relief USA
Sector : Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation and Livelihood Development
Area : Bhurulia, Shyamnagar (sadar) & Ishwaripur Union under Shymnagar Upazila
Time Line : 1September, 2021 to 28 February, 2024
Brief of activities :
The country has achieved remarkable progress in a number of development indicators such as steady GDP growth, poverty eradication, child mortality reduction, improvement of maternal health and employment over the last two decades. However, 40 million people still live below poverty line whereas 21 million is extreme poor. COVID 19 Pandemic has made the situation even worsen.
A brief needs assessment was conducted in the target areas recently which shows that prevalence of weak economic and social rights in the form of social exclusion, inequality, poor governance, gender gap is widespread. The target areas are also the most climate vulnerable areas. While, the south-western coastal areas are experiencing frequent cyclones and storm surges, resulting in denial of basic human rights - rights to livelihoods, education, food security, clean water, health, sanitation, and housing. This leads to rural to urban migration of poor people and increases unplanned urbanization that develops slum areas with risk of fire, earthquake and water logging. In the backdrop of increased poverty, vulnerability, growing impact of climate change associated with COVID 19 pandemic among the marginalized communities, achievement of Agenda 2030 remains a huge challenge. Efforts from the national and international community is not adequate in meeting the needs of the impacted community.
Objectives:
- Enhanced sustainable livelihood opportunities and empowerment of marginalized communities.
- Institutions and communities in the targeted climate vulnerable coastal areas are better prepared to climate change impacts.
- Increased engagement of the duty bearers and service providers for ensuring rights and entitlements.
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