About Us

We empower vulnerable communities through education, healthcare, protection, and advocacy

Who we are

International Relief Foundation is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering caused by war, natural disasters, trouble, or catastrophe, and addressing the cycle of poverty in the United Kingdom and around the world.

Promote sustainable economic and social development and address the root causes of conflict through programs that target education, health and nutrition, protection, water and sanitation, advocacy and humanitarian dialogue.

Support the disadvantaged, minorities, marginalised and most vulnerable, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, political view and affiliations.

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Our Mission

Empowering vulnerable communities through education, health, protection, and advocacy, addressing the roots of conflict and inequality.

Our Values

Humanity. Equality. Resilience. Inclusion. Accountability.

Our Vission

A world where every person lives with dignity, opportunity, and peace.

Governance

The International Relief Foundation (IRF) was initially registered as a charitable organisation, a company limited by guarantee, on 27 September 2011. We were officially registered with the Charity Commission in 2015 under registration number 1163745.

Our Board of Trustees, who also serve as directors of the International Relief Foundation under company law, are responsible for overseeing IRF’s strategic direction. They act as guardians of our mission and are ultimately accountable for the organisation. The Board typically meets every three months and is responsible for decisions related to the appointment, suspension, or removal of IRF members.

Hamza Mohammed

Hamza Mohammed

Chief Executive
Sufi Shariff

Sufi Shariff

Chairman
Omar Kadhi

Omar Kadhi

Treasurer
Hon. Sharif Mohamed Said

Hon. Sharif Mohamed Said

Founder
Ahmed Ali

Ahmed Ali

Vice chair
Dr Hafsa Abohatem

Dr Hafsa Abohatem

Member of the Board of Trustees

Our Work In Action

International Relief Foundation helps people whose lives and livelihoods are devastated by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control of their future.

Since 2011, we have been delivering humanitarian aid and development programs to transform the lives of needy people who are the victims of war, disaster, and the cycle of poverty.

We empower people in poverty to live with dignity, self-reliance and hope.

Our Approach

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