GUIDED BY HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES
A 21st CENTURY NGO WITH TIMELESS VALUES
At UMR, we believe everyone has a right to live free of poverty in a secure and more equitable world where they are able to realize their potential. Inspired by our Islamic ethos, we are open-minded and pluralistic. We believe that all people, regardless of race or religion should have access to clean water, to healthcare, to earn a sustainable livelihood and to have access to basic social services. Please check our main areas of focus below that showcase the excellent relief and development programs that you can contribute to. We hope you’ll join us in our efforts to make a significant impact in the lives of millions around the world.
Recent Projects
We believe that all people, regardless of race and religion should have access to clean water, healthcare, the ability to earn a sustainable livelihood, access to basic social services.
USA Emergency Appeal
The Better Together Coalition consisting of UMR, Pure Hands, UHR, & IMR was formed to provide emergency aid to those affected by Hurricane Michael. October 21, 2018 The Better Together...
Kenya Water Wells
UMR constructed a new water well for the residents of Garissa, Kenya, largely populated by Somali refugees. On February 20th, men, women, and children gathered to admire the new addition to their town...
East Africa Emergency Appeal
In Somalia, poverty, armed conflict, political instability and natural disasters continue to drive humanitarian needs. Diminishing water sources caused livestock to perish and crops to wither and die,...
Bangladesh Water Wells
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with more than 1000 people per square kilometer.1 Three quarters of the population live in rural areas, where running water a...
Ambulatory Clinics (Rohingya)
UMR works with its partner IMANA to provide ambulatory medical care to Rohingya refugees seeking safety in Cox Bazaar-currently the largest refugee camp in the world. We are currently one of very few ...
Pakistan Water Wells
Absolute inequalities are greatest in countries with the largest spread between the richest and the poorest, such as Pakistan for hygiene.1 Despite the access of 91% to improved water sources, but 88%...
Psychosocial Support (PSS)
UMR seeks to provide a wraparound program for children and their families who are affected by conflict. Our Psycho-Social Support (PSS) and Child-Friendly Space initiatives give refugee women and chil...
Back to School
Many children in the refugee camps of Jordan lack even the most basic school supplies. Parents, having limited funds are faced with a predicament – putting food on the table or supplying pencils to ...
Income Generating Farming (Jordan)
UMR – Jordan implemented a project of breeding goats and poultry in the Al-Sahab area, the location was very suitable as the land there is fertile for animal breed. 10 targeted poor families benefit...
Wehdat Disability Center
The Wehdat Disability Center, serves approximately 55 Palestinian refugee youth with disabilities in the Wehdat Refugee Camp in Amman, Jordan. The mission of the Center is to foster independence and s...
Syrian Refugee Medical Missions (Jordan)
Working with our field office in Jordan we have sent a number of medical shipments to assist Syrian refugees. As well as sending medicine to tackle chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pre...
Eid Gifts for Orphans
Eid is a day of celebration and happiness for Muslims throughout the world. However, for many children, this happiness is tarnished by poverty, depriving them the luxury of new clothes even on this fe...
Gaza Emergency Appeal
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached its crisis point. Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes. They are in desperate need of food, water, shelter and medical ca...
Iraq Emergency Appeal
The impact of the conflict has been devastating for Iraqi people. 2.42 million people are internally displaced since 2014. Over 280,000 Iraqis are living in the neighboring countries as refugees (UNHC...
Medical Shipments
UMR boasts a strong medical gifts-in-kind supply chain. We work with private medical providers to procure medical supplies ranging from disposables such as gloves, bandages, and prescription medicatio...
Ramadan Family Food Packs
Food is a fundamental need for the survival of human life. Food security is built on three pillars: Food availability, food access, and food use. Some 795 million people in the world do not have enoug...
Qurbani Meat Distribution
Every year UMR carries out thousands of Qurbanis on behalf of donors and distributes the meat to vulnerable families. Many of these families are only able to enjoy meat once a year at the time of Eid ...
ESL Classes for Refugees and Immigrants
Newly arrived immigrant and refugee families need assistance to help them resettle in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. Our program provides assistance on several levels including: training in English la...
Courses at Indiana University
UMR is implementing a domestic project in Indianapolis-Indiana, in partnership with Center on America Muslim Philanthropy to strengthen the Muslim Non-Profit Professionals in the community by providin...
USA Emergency Response Program
UMR’s community outreach efforts under Emergency Response include educational trainings for disaster response/recovery, environmental health hazards, emergency preparedness, and hazard mitigation pr...
Youth Emergency Preparedness Workshop
UMR Chapter youth members between the ages of 18-24 get trained on emergency preparedness and are equipped with resources to know what to do in the case of an emergency. They learn how to create emerg...
Imam Mental Health First Aid Workshop
The recent terror attack in New Zealand at a mosque during Friday prayers sparked a discussion worldwide, highlighting the important leadership role Imams have in their communities. To be a great ...
CA Wildfires Emergency Response
The Better Together Coalition with combined contribution from UMR, IMANA, UHR, and Pure Hands completed the year with giving efforts to the response to the CA Wildfires. This effort was extremely impo...
Kelem School
Through donor-led capacity development, UMR is dedicated to identifying and filling the gaps in education aid. Our goal is to increase the technical skills and expertise of our beneficiaries by delive...
Orphan Protection
Orphans and vulnerable children are under serious threat of health, education, and social exploitation. From 2015 until 2018 UMR served approximately 6,000 orphan beneficiaries who received assistance...
MENA Youth in Humanitarian Action
MENA Youth in Humanitarian Action is a coalition of nonprofit organizations active in the United Nations. Young people are chosen to participate through a rigorous application process and undergo a th...
Outpatient Clinic (Sudan)
UMR responded to the deteriorating health crisis in West Darfur, Sudan in 2015. In an effort to contribute to the reduction of mortality and morbidity in the region, we provided outpatient clinic to t...
Zarqa Clinic
Al-Zarqa is home to a very dynamic and diverse population set composed of native Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians, Yemenis, and Iraqis. Given the historical and economic differences among Jordanian c...
Ebola Emergency Appeal (Sierra Leone)
When West Africa experienced the biggest outbreak of the Ebola virus of all time- causing thousands of deaths, destroying fragile healthcare systems, and damaging the economies of countries (some of w...
Water Source Rehabilitation (Somalia)
The water crisis is a severe issue in Somalia with just 45% of Somalis having access to sufficient water sources. 75% of the population don’t have access to improved sanitation or hygiene practices,...
Rainwater Harvesting (Ethiopia)
To create access to safe water opportunity for students and communities in Gelealo Woreda, Ethiopia, UMR constructed a Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) system. Constructing water schemes and availing access...
Charitable Bakeries (Yemen)
Charity Bakery - UMR, working with local on the ground partners such as Pure Hands, has completed the construction of one Charity Bakery in Aden. Construction has begun for another bakery in Hodeidah ...
Land Reclamation for Somali Refugees (Kenya)
UMR has a heightened focus on the humanitarian situation in Somalia and displaced persons residing in Kenya. More than two million Somalis have been displaced, facing severe food insecurity. Six years...
Livelihood (Sudan)
UMR works in Sudan as a partner for healthcare, seasonal food distributions, and improving community livelihood. As part of a 5 year plan, UMR was gifted 1,000 acres of land in the Nuhr El Niel State ...
Winterization
UMR in collaboration with Human Appeal supported 1000 vulnerable and needy families from Az-Zarqa Governorate, Mafraq Governorate, Amman, Jersha and Ajilo areas by providing food packages and non-food...
Cataract Missions
Join us to help 1,000 people with cataracts regain Vision by 2020 Every dollar spent on eye health in developing countries returns a four-fold on investment Cataract surgeries are some of t...
Zakat al-Maal
As we go through the holy month of Ramadan, striving to strengthen our Iman and our deeds, we continue to reflect on the blessings of Allah in our life. Ramadan is the perfect time to reflect on those...
Cambodia Water Wells
Cambodia has the lowest rural sanitation coverage in the region. Sustainable water access remains a challenge, with high rates of inoperable water facilities. Rural access to both water and sanitation...
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