Islamic Relief SA is an independently registered NGO affiliated to Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), one of the world’s largest independent humanitarian organizations, which has a presence in over 44 countries. Since inception in 2003, we have worked to tackle abject poverty and widespread inequality through our Development and Relief programmes. Our mission is to help the poor and those in need regardless of race, colour, political affiliation, gender or belief to live sustainable, self-reliant lives within safe and caring communities. Our overarching goal is the relief of poverty, first and foremost in South Africa, followed by other vulnerable parts of the world. We aim to achieve this through our relief, development and advocacy work within vulnerable communities.