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Who we are

A Kenyan charity guided by Islamic values

Islamic Relief Kenya serves people solely on the basis of need, without discrimination, and has done so for 32 years.

Our vision

Inspired by the Islamic faith and guided by our values, we envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled, and people respond as one to the suffering of others.

We provide lasting routes out of poverty, empowering people to transform their lives.

Our mission

Exemplifying our Islamic values, we mobilise resources, build partnerships and develop local capacity to:

  • help communities reduce the effect of disasters, prepare for them, and recover
  • promote integrated development with a focus on sustainable livelihoods
  • support the marginalised and vulnerable to voice their needs and address the root causes of poverty

Our values

Guided by the Qur’an and the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

Sincerity (Ikhlas)

Serving God sincerely, expecting nothing in return.

Excellence (Ihsan)

High-quality, professional and ethical conduct in all we do.

Compassion (Rahma)

Easing the suffering caused by disasters, poverty and injustice.

Social Justice (Adl)

Empowering people to claim their rights and reach their potential.

Custodianship (Amana)

Caring for the earth and being accountable for the trust placed in us.

Our history in Kenya

From one county to a country-wide programme.

  • 1993Islamic Relief begins in Mandera County with one-to-one orphan sponsorship, supporting vulnerable children and their families.
  • 2006A fully fledged country office opens in Nairobi, with field offices in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kilifi and Tana River.
  • TodayWe work in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Marsabit, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale and Kajiado, delivering life-saving aid and long-term development.

Our impact in 2025

From the Islamic Relief Kenya Annual Report 2025.

450,498people reached directly
3,164orphans sponsored
102,000+people with better water access
12,000+learners with better education
450cataract surgeries
36projects delivered

Accountable and trusted

Islamic Relief Kenya is a locally registered charity (Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority No. 218/051/204/0374/3386), governed by a Board of Directors with Kenyan and international members.

We follow the Code of Conduct for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the Sphere standards and humanitarian accountability principles, and are certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard.

Our focus areas

  • Empowering communities and changing lives
  • Emergency life-saving and humanitarian response
  • Tackling the root causes of poverty and climate crisis
  • Building a stronger organisation to deliver our mission
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