Islamic Relief is dedicated to alleviating the poverty and suffering of the world’s poorest people. We respond to disasters and emergencies and promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. But none of this is possible without the help and support of the backbone of this aid agency: our volunteers and donors. http://www.irvolunteers.com Copyright 2010 © IR Volunteers Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:11:57 +0100 During Ramadan, feeding people at the end of the fasting day represents a very rewarding and high spiritual act. For the last 25 years, Islamic Relief, with our supporters help, has been distributing family food parcels around the world to those who face food insecurity and hunger, which ensures that their burden is eased during the month of Ramadan.   Last Ramadan, our Scottish volunteers were also involved in fundraising through out Scotland. Approximately 650,000 people, including wi... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=129 129 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:13:37 +0100 22/06/2010   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsgXrzFj8Rs (photo slide show) With the Mela coinciding with World Refugee Day, Islamic Relief encouraged the public to remember the difficulties that millions of refugees face on a daily basis as well as add messages on a refugee banner. The messages will all be passed on to the refugees during future field trips As well as raising awareness, funds were collected for our current Children’s campaign to support orphans and needy c... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=128 128 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:22:57 +0100 Like every year Islamic Relief is organising its stall in Glasgow Mela. This Mela is one of the biggest events celebrated every year by the South Asian community of Glasgow with traditional music, dance, interactive arts, food and sports.   Islamic Relief Scotland's focus at the Mela will be to raise awareness about its Children’s Campaign. Islamic Relief believes that all children deserve a chance to hope for a bright future and for the opportunity to fulfil their dreams. Barney a... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=127 127 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:18:52 +0100 The contribution of volunteers in all sectors and to all aspects of life needs to be measured, recognised and celebrated. Islamic Relief Scotland’s Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which celebrates the fantastic contribution that many of our volunteers make across Scotland. To highlight this contribution, there is going to be a volunteer’s dinner on 10th June in Glasgow to thank our volunteers and highlight their contribution during the past 12 months to local, national and ... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=126 126 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:43:50 +0100 In our competitive and fast-paced society, it is unusual to “give up” our time and energy for seemingly nothing in return. So why volunteer? Studies worldwide have shown that engaging in social activities such as volunteering within the community can greatly improve mental and physical health, greater life satisfaction, lower rates of depression and lower mortality rates. For most, volunteering stems from the desire to help others or to “do good” for the community; it's n... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=125 125 Sun, 23 May 2010 11:02:39 +0100 Our Islamic Relief Glasgow Charity shop was fully re-opened on 1st March after the fire incident. We have received many phone calls (including from our Glasgow City councillors, MSPs and MPs) messages through post wishing us the success in the future. Below are some of the messages; A message from the Scottish Government: Nicola Sturgeon MSP   "I wish to congratulate Habib Malik and the entire Islamic Relief team on the opening of the new shop on Albert Drive. As the MSP for t... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=124 124 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:29:40 +0100 After the great success of last year’s tournament, this year’s annual ‘IR Gaza Cup’ 5-a-side football competition took place at a new indoor venue, Glasgow Soccerworld today at 11.30am Islamic Relief (Scotland) hosted the football tournament to raise money for the children of Gaza. Teams from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Lanarkshire participated in the event which raised not only money, but also much needed awareness for the poor people of Gaza. The event was vital in remindin... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=123 123 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:51:50 +0000 Our Glasgow shop is ready to begin once again its operation of helping the poor and needy around the World, after the fire disaster last year. Shop volunteer's team was out in full force today to ensure the shop was ready for its opening launch in time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN5k9c-8fDA  One of our volunteer, Fowzia: "I have volunteered on an ad-hoc basis with Islamic Relief for some time. I was completely shocked and saddened by the closi... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=122 122 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:18:50 +0000   Islamic Relief (UK) Administrative Assistant (Temporary Part-time Post: Immediate start for up to 6 months) Location: Glasgow, Scotland Salary: £15,400 pro rata The post holder will provide administrative support in the Islamic Relief (UK) Scotland office. He or she will assist in the delivery of fundraising projects, working with the Scotland manager and volunteers who are project co-ordinators. The post holder will often be the first contact for enquiries from the... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=121 121 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:58:23 +0000 Islamic Relief in Glasgow branch gearing up to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 and the launch of Islamic Relief’s newly furbished Charity shop on Albert Drive, Glasgow Fairtrade Fortnight (22 February-7 March) is the annual nationwide campaign to promote awareness of Fairtrade and to encourage people to buy products which carry the FAIRTRADE Mark in order to support better terms of trade for farmers in developing countries. The shop launch will be taking place on 1st March at 2p... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=120 120 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:58:07 +0000 One month after the devastating earthquake struck Haiti, the provision of tents remains the number one priority as one million people still do not have suitable shelter, aid agency Islamic Relief warned today.   More than 200,000 people were killed and a further 1.5 million people were left homeless after the earthquake reduced houses, shops, offices and government buildings to rubble. Many Haitians whose houses were not destroyed in the earthquake are still too afraid to return home for... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=119 119 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:43:18 +0000 I was among kind hearted pupils at Govanhill nursery school, Glasgow yesterday where they organized a fund-raising week and  raised £180  for the survivors of the Haiti earthquake. Keelie-Leigh, Salahuddin and Ayisha proud of their School Children at the Nursery have been so moved by the news and pictures of the disaster, that they spent a week raising money for the children of Haiti. After speaking to the teachers I found out pupil at the school were so upset when the... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=118 118 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:16:21 +0000 Islamic Relief Charity Shop in Glasgow is under refurbishment. The work is due to complete on 14th Feb. We are looking for potential volunteers to help out in our newly furbished charity shop. Do you have some spare hours during the days? Show your skills in retailing sector!!! Please do consider joining our amazing volunteer's team. Thank you http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=117 117 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:42:07 +0000 http://www.habibmalik.com/awards/scottish-parliament-congratulates-aid-worker/ http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=116 116 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:11:56 +0000 Today I was invited to Bellshill by Lanarkshire mosque and The Well Foundation to accept a generous cheque on behalf of the Lanarkshire Muslim community. On Friday after the prayers at the mosque, volunteers of The Well Foundation, raised more than £700 for Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) and for Islamic Relief to aid Haiti earthquake victims. A huge thank you to all the donors who have donated and indeed continue to donate to DEC Haiti appeal for the people of Haiti. DEC and Islamic... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=115 115 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:07:30 +0000 BBC News Online – Burns Award honours fundraiser The Times – Habib Malik wins Burns Humanitarian Award for aid work The Times – ‘I have to be an ambassador for the orphans and absorb their pain’ Indiavision-  Scotland aid worker Habib Malik wins Burns Humanitarian Award Islamonline-  Scotland Honors Islamic Relief Chief http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=114 114 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:53:22 +0000 Leading Scottish aid agencies and Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian came together today to call on Scots to donate to help those affected by the huge earthquake that has devastated the capital of Haiti. Launch by leading Scottish agencies for Haiti Earthquake Appeal- photo Angela Catlin Stuart Murdoch said today: “This is a huge tragedy that has affected millions of people living in one of the poorest nations in the world. “Please give generously so aid agencies can bring ... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=113 113 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:03:07 +0000 In fact apart from getting stuck in the snow, real disasters don’t happen to us Scots. We live in an affluent country with a great culture and a colourful history. We have haggis, bagpipes, ginger hair, tartan dolls, the ubiquitous curry and Irn brew. We have a plethora of famous scientists and are especially renowned for our achievements in medicine. We have tartan wearing cousins from Canada to Cuba, and the people of the world hold hands and sing our song as each New Year begins. W... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=112 112 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:08:02 +0000 Scottish Charity Pledges to Help Raise £1m for Haiti Scotland’s Mosques Pledge to Give Friday Collection to Haiti Nicola Sturgeon MSP urges people to show ‘compassionate spirit’ to help Haitians Habib Malik, head of Islamic Relief Scotland, has launched an urgent appeal to raise funds for Haiti. The national target of £1m is desperately needed to cope with the devastating impact of Tuesday’s earthquake, measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale. Comme... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=111 111 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:44:43 +0000 A massive earthquake has struck the Caribbean island of Haiti. Thousands are feared dead with many more seriously injured. Islamic Relief has launched an appeal for £1 million to respond to the disaster. The epicentre of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake was just 16 kilometres from the capital Port-au-Prince. Much of the city is made up of slums and poorly constructed houses that would not be able to withstand an earthquake. The scale of the disaster is not yet known as all communicat... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=110 110 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:49:22 +0000 It’s been an exciting and a challenging year at Islamic Relief Scotland with new events, lots of new supporters, and most importantly another half a million pounds raised for the poor and needy around the World. While we’re all winding down for the Christmas holidays, we would like to wish you seasons greeting and an adventurous New Year. We would like to say a huge thank YOU for your support over the last 12 months and hope that we can work together in 2010 to represent the poor and... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=109 109 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:27:07 +0000 The Scotsman Published Date: 15 December 2009 By Alice Wyllie     IT'S one of the coldest days of the year and Glasgow's George Square is in full-on Christmas mode. Every inch of the city's famous public space is covered in fairground rides and glittering Christmas lights. Habib Malik has travelled to disaster zones all over the world, including the Bangladesh cyclone in 2007. Picture: Getty Christmas music blares from speakers and children zip around a central ... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=108 108 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:27:07 +0000 http://karachi-observer.blogspot.com/2009/10/pakistan-cricket-captains-carry-islamic.html http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=107 107 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:27:07 +0000 Last week Habib Malik, head of Islamic Relief Scotland, received a cheque for £2300 from the owners of Bombay Dreams in Cumbernauld. The two restaurant owners, Mr Anwar Miah and Mr Ibrar Ali, raised this fantastic amount of money along with the staff of Bombay Dreams to build a water well in Malawi. Mr Miah and Mr Ibrar have owned the restaurant for the last five year and hope to raise more money with the local community’s involvement soon. (They were joined by Jamie Hepbur... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=106 106 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:27:07 +0000 ISLAMIC RELIEF LAUNCHES AN EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR INDONESIA Please Join our TEAM to make a real difference!!! An earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter Scale struck the city of Padang on the Indonesian island of Sumatra on 30th September 2009, claiming over 1100 lives, injuring thousands and leaving many more trapped under the rubble. Islamic Relief is co-ordinating an emergency relief response to provide urgent aid. The Sumatra earthquake occurred hours after a tsunami triggered by ... http://www.irvolunteers.com/view-news.php?NewsId=105 105 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:27:07 +0000