Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organization, founded in 1984, with national offices, affiliated partners and field offices in 40 countries. Committed to faith-inspired action, it showcases the valuable contribution of Islamic perspectives in the fight against poverty and suffering. Its development programmes change lives and transform some of the world's most vulnerable communities. Its programmes include emergency response and disaster risk reduction, water and sanitation, education, health and nutrition, orphan and child welfare, livelihood generation, conflict prevention and peace building.