International Development and Relief Foundation
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| Founded | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Dr. Fuad Sahin, Muin Muinuddin and Ebrahim Sayed |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Local partners in over 27 countries |
| Revenue | 25,000,000 (2023)[1] |
| Employees | 25 |
| Website | idrf |
International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to linking Canadian and Muslim communities with overseas development projects, both humanitarian emergency assistance and long term development projects in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Americas, based on Islamic principles of human dignity, self-reliance, and social justice.[2]
Since its founding in 1984, IDRF has provided humanitarian aid and development assistance in regions affected by conflict, natural disasters, and poverty.
IDRF focuses on two types of projects: Participatory Development Programs and Relief and Rehabilitation Programs. Participatory Development Programs aid regions of the world affected by poverty, illiteracy, injustice, and preventable diseases. Relief and Rehabilitation Programs provide immediate assistance and rehabilitation services to those affected by natural and man made disasters by providing victims with basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, trauma counseling, and medical assistance.[3]
History
IDRF began in 1984 as the International Refugee and Relief Program (IRRP) of the Canadian Council of Muslim Communities (CMCC) to address the need of more than ten million people who were displaced around the globe as a result of war and famine. Approximately, 80 per cent of these international displaced persons (IDPs) were Muslim.[3]
The organization was founded by three concerned Canadians: Dr. Fuad Sahin, Muin Muinuddin and Ebrahim Sayed. In 2008, Dr. Fuad Sahin was honored with the Order of Ontario, recognizing his service to the community.[4]
On June 12, 1986, IRRP was incorporated as the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), in order to address the root causes of poverty, famine, and violent conflicts at the international level. Including "Development" in the name of IDRF would change the direction and mission of the organization. n 1986, the organization expanded its mandate from emergency relief to include long-term community development projects.[3]
Over its 25-year history, IDRF has implemented development and relief projects in over 27 countries and/or territories and has provided assistance to millions of people in over 27 countries.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "IDRF Annual Reporter" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-06-10. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ↑ "Home". Canadian Council for International Co-operation. Archived from the original on 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
- 1 2 3 "Save Lives and Rebuild Communities". IDRF. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
- ↑ "Order of Ontario Appointments Announced". Archived from the original on 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ↑ "You are being redirected..." idrf.com. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ↑ "Thank You from IDRF". Greenwin. Retrieved 2023-11-30.