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Community Involvement

Islamic Relief set up over 660 Community Organizations (CO), comprising of more than 231,000 people from four districts of Kashmir. These COs then led the rehabilitation effort in their area and supported villagers’ reconstruction and livelihood activities.

Education

After the earthquake, Islamic Relief helped 1,000 children carry on with their education by providing large tents suitable for classes. Children were also provided with school equipment, bags and stationery. Currently, Islamic Relief is planning to rehabilitate 10 earthquake-affected schools in Kashmir which will give more children the chance to go to school.

Rebuilding Homes

Around 86,800 lives will be rehabilitated through the reconstruction and rehabilitation project that includes rebuilding earthquake damaged homes and training people to revitalize their communities after the disaster.

Sustainable Livelihoods

Thousands of people lost their agricultural land, livestock and businesses in the earthquake. Over 50,000 people across Bagh, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad and Rawlakot are benefitting from this project.

Health

Islamic Relief is beginning a health program in Muzaffarabad and Neelum Valley, where the aim is to reconstruct and equip four healthcare centers.

Cash-for-Work

Islamic Relief launched a cash-for-work program so people could earn a living while contributing to the rehabilitation effort, making them less reliant on aid agencies for support. Over 40,000 people will benefit from the cash-for-work programs. Islamic Relief is working in partnership with the Disasters Emergency Committe (DEC) and Christian Aid on this project.

Water and Sanitation

Around 6,000 households have benefitted from Islamic Relief’s rehabilitation of water infrastructure, providing people with clean water and improved sanitation facilities.

Disaster Preparedness

Islamic Relief is working with communities on disaster preparedness programs to strengthen their capacity to cope during disasters. Activities include training in first aid, constructing shelters and retaining walls, and mine awareness. Over 58,000 people will benefit from this project.

Orphans Sponsorship

Thousands of children were affected by the earthquake, with many losing one or both of their parents. Over 1,800 children in earthquake-affected areas have been sponsored by Islamic Relief donors since 2005.