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Islamic Relief USA Rebrands as IDEA Amid Congressional Pressure | 2026 Islamic Relief USA has renamed itself IDEA after lawmakers threatened its tax-exempt status what the change means for one of America’s largest Muslim charities.One of the largest Muslim humanitarian organizations in the United States has changed its name after coming under direct pressure from…
Nearly a year after the October 10, 2025 ceasefire was meant to end Israel’s war on Gaza, none of Gaza’s 37 hospitals are fully operational, and only 19 are even partially functioning, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) [3]. The Palestinian Ministry of Health’s running casualty count, cited by…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) has announced a new investment in Pakistan’s cricket industry at the grassroots level. Through its partnership with the Jalaluddin Cricket Academy (JCA), HHRD is expanding its Cricket Skills Development Program to Rawalpindi, continuing the organization’s commitment to youth empowerment through structured sports training. The expansion builds on HHRD’s…
HHRD’s Emergency Relief & Disaster Management (ERDM) Program has been responding to ongoing flooding across Afghanistan, including in Logar Province, where heavy rainfall and flash floods have damaged homes, roads, and farmland, displacing thousands of families and leaving them in urgent need of assistance. According to OCHA’s Afghanistan Natural Disasters Dashboard, more than 97,000 people…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) has completed a two-tank water filtration system at Parwan University in Charikar, Afghanistan, the fourth and final installation in a series of campus water projects under HHRD’s Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) program. The launch was celebrated on campus with prayer and marked publicly on HHRD’s social media.…
From Long Island to Los Angeles, masjids are partnering with regional food banks and nonprofits to feed families Mosque-based food pantries have become a growing fixture of community infrastructure across the country, often built through formal partnerships with regional food banks and interfaith or immigrant-services nonprofits rather than run as standalone charity efforts. On Long…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development Orphan Support Program grades announced in Pakistan. HHRD continues to make an impact across the country through its structured child development model that addresses the needs of each orphan in the program. The program integrates education, healthcare, nutrition, psychosocial support, and child protection policies to ensure holistic growth in…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) in Pakistan is expanding its agriculture initiatives across five districts, supporting small-scale farmers with sustainable farming practices, agricultural inputs, and technical training. According to HHRD Pakistan’s report covering the first half of 2026, its Agriculture Project reached 235 farmers in Hattian, Abbottabad, Bannu, Attock, and Murree. The initiative…
HHRD’s Skills Development Program celebrates the graduation of 19 young athletes from its Under-15 Cricket Skills Development Program in Karachi, providing youth with coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for growth. HHRD Cricket Skills Development Program Graduation in Karachi The graduation ceremony marked the completion of a three-year journey for talented cricket players from underserved areas of…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development celebrated the opening of its multi-million-dollar Institute of Neurological Disease and Rehabilitation by giving away hundreds of wheelchairs and other assistive devices. The organization shared details of the event: HHRD Pakistan. Types of Wheelchairs Distributed Most beneficiaries receive manual wheelchairs. Those with more severe disabilities may qualify for electric…
After the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Maasim, Sarangani on June 8, people across southern Philippines found themselves without homes, belongings or food. Sixty-five individuals lost their lives, 1,447 were injured and more than 736,000 found themselves homeless. Critical infrastructure was also damaged, including 884 public facilities, 130 roads, and 47…
Each year, the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah carries deep spiritual significance, and HHRD highlights this period as a time of devotion, reflection, and charitable action. HHRD frames Qurbani as more than a ritual; it is presented as a continuation of the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who demonstrated unwavering obedience and trust in Allah.…
