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UMR Expands Emergency Response for Gaza
United Mission for Relief and Development (UMR) Expands Emergency Response for Gaza Washington, DC
Provide Warm Clothes and Heaters for Poor Families
The winter is unfurling its icy embrace. It presents a formidable challenge for families worldwide,
Helping Families Survive This Winter: Collaborate with UMR for Crisis-Stricken Nations
As the chill of winter settles in, our hearts turn to many impoverished families. People face grueli
Where to Donate for Giving Tuesday: Join Hands with UMR
Giving Tuesday is a worldwide day of generosity, and it’s approaching. In the meantime, it’s tim
UMR Joins UNRWA Flash Humanitarian Appeal in response to the Crisis in Gaza
Washington, DC, October 25, 2023 – The ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip has taken a devastatin
A Heartfelt Call to Donate for Palestinian Medical Aid
The urgent call for support is echoing loudly in Palestine. Your compassion can take the form of tan
How to Help Homeless in Winter
You might cozy in your house and enjoy the cold with your family. But it’s not the same in some ot
Press Release 10/12/23: UMR Gaza Emergency Response
UMR Mobilizes Humanitarian Relief for Gaza Collaborates with global agencies and partners to deliver
Water Well: Sadaqah Jariyah
Water is a basic necessity that many of us. Unfortunately many people around the world are deprived
Can You Help a Child Get Back to School?
Education is a fundamental right that every child deserves. Unfortunately, many children around the
Libya floods: The death toll is rising by the hour
A powerful storm has triggered devastating flooding in Libya. At least 5,200 people have lost their
Aqiqah in Islam: A Holy Celebration Of Birth
Childbirth is a beautiful phenomenon. In Islam, we celebrate this joyous arrival of the newborn with
Significance of Helping The Poor And Needy in Islam
In a world that often needs a helping hand, the teachings of Islam stand out for their message of co
Importance of Charity in Islam
In a world where materialism and self-interest seem to rule most of the time, compassion and empathy
UMR and Careem for Business Unite to Make a Difference
Transforming Lives Through Vital Support: UMR and Careem for Business Unite to Make a Difference [Am
Water well construction – Bangladesh
UMR has taken a significant step towards addressing the clean water crisis in Sathkhira, Bangladesh
How Can You Help Palestine
The world needs to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and lend a helping hand as the long-t
Jordan Medical Mission 2023
Jordan Medical Mission UMR conducted a medical campaign in Jordan, reaching out to patients of diver
Feed Starving Children in Kenya
Kenya is currently dealing with one of the gravest food crises in the recent past. Millions of peopl
A Journey of Compassion: Transforming Lives in Wajir County, Kenya
Being part of a small team that had the opportunity to visit Wajir County in Kenya was an incredibly
South Sudan Civil War
A country that has encountered countless obstacles to peace and prosperity is located in the center
UMR and Al-Quds University Association in Germany
UMR and Al-Quds University Association in Germany April 29, 2023, Germany: With the support of the F
UMR, Caritas Nairobi, Missio Münche, and KZE Partner to Revolutionize Urban Agriculture
UMR, Caritas Nairobi, Missio Münche, and KZE Partner to Revolutionize Urban Agriculture Nairobi, Ke
Türkiye, Syria earthquake; death toll expected to rise
Both Syria and Türkiye have declared a state of emergency after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked t
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Slams Turkey and Syria (UMR’s Emergency Response)
UMR CEO and President Dr. Abed Ayoub spoke about the devastating earthquake, “UMR currently is wor
Share Compassion and Warmth with Winter Charity
One of the harshest and coldest seasons experienced throughout the year has arrived and it calls for
Care of the Military and Their Families Jordan 2022
UMR and Queen Rania Al Abdullah Association 2022 In the presence of UMR’s Jordan advisor Mr.
Syrian Refugees in Winter: A Struggle for Survival
Suffering from winter extremity is unfortunately not something new for the Syrian refugees. Over the
UMR CFRM
The CFRM consists of four courses: 1. Principles and Techniques of Fund Raising 2. Developing
UMR Partners with UNICEF USA for Winter Relief Distribution in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the echoes of the monsoon linger. While the biting wind approaches, millions face the a
Cyclone Sitrang Slams 10,000 Homes in Bangladesh
Bangladesh, a South Asian country in the Ganges Delta, is prone to natural disasters. Sitrang, a str
Pakistan Flood Crushed Over 30 Million People
Pakistan has had a long history of floods throughout the years. However, the recent flood disaster b
Press Release 5/20/22: Yemen Famine Threat
Conflict, political instability, and economic crisis has remained constant in Yemen for a long time.
Press Release 5/4/22: Palestine Relief Partnership
United Mission for Relief and Development (UMR) partners with MedGlobal for Palestine relief. It is
Emergency In Lebanon 2020
As of August 04, 2020, over 4,000 were injured in the Beirut warehouse explosion. A state of e
Bangladesh Water Wells
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. It has more than 1,000 peopl
Giving Tuesday is on December 01, 2020. Mark your calendar!
What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is more than just a day of giving. It is a global generosity
A Winter Like Never Before
“We need foodstuffs, we need heating items and we need medical care. We suffer from harsh winters.
Medical Shipments
The supply chain for medical gifts-in-kind is powerful at UMR. We collaborate with private healthcar
UMR School
Through donor-led capacity development, UMR is dedicated to identifying and filling the gaps in educ
Cholera Emergency Response (Yemen)
Cholera Emergency Response in Hodeidah and Raymah Governorates – Funded by UMR & WHO
UMR Joins Forces with Academia to Strengthen Projects in Gaza and Bangladesh
Advancing Healthcare Projects: UMR and ATH Collaboration UMR has partnered with the Access to Health
Ramadan 2021 – Pro Tips
Muslims all across the world are preparing for Ramadan 2021. UMR also wants to contribute with some
Becoming Self-Sustainable: The Struggle for Syrian Women & How UMR Intervened​
Becoming Self-Sustainable: The Struggle for Syrian Women & How UMR Intervened By: Carolin
UMR Partners with SAAB RDS to launch holistic “Adopt A Village Project (AVP)” in Wajir County, Kenya
AVP is aimed at providing a multi-faceted approach to developing village-level means of meeting the
Ramadan Amid a Pandemic
Ramadan amid a pandemic is going to be a challenging time. Every year, no matter where I was in the
Emergency Response to COVID-19
Emergency Response to COVID-19: How UMR is Responding Washington (April 14, 2020) By Nagwa Abdallah
UMR’s Comprehensive Strategy to Elevate the Economic Crisis in Lebanon
UMR’s Comprehensive Strategy to Elevate the Economic Crisis in Lebanon Washington (March 24, 2
Refugees are crying alone
Around the world, refugees are crying alone – in silence. By Ahmad Ibsais So much of the globa
Struggling to pay rent, Fatima endures the harsh winter in Jordan
Fatima came to Jordan from Homs, Syria with her 4 children and husband. Now she describes her new li
