Scotland regional team of @IslamicReliefUK. Neutral humanitarian aid agency alleviating poverty and suffering among all races/faiths in 40+ countries.
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IR Scotland retweeted
🔴 Over 1 million people in #Lebanon have been forcibly displaced by ongoing Israeli bombing and evacuation orders.
Islamic Relief is on the ground, supporting families. As our response expands, we plan to focus on distributing more essential aid.
👉🏽 iruk.co/lebanon
IR Scotland retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney received a cake as part of @IslamicReliefUK’s Cake Campaign – an initiative to raise money for humanitarian response in Syria.
@scotgov works with the charity as a member of our Humanitarian Emergency Fund panel.
thecakecampaign.org/
ALT First Minister John Swinney receives cake from Islamic Relief.
IR Scotland retweeted
Today Scotland raises the Palestinian flag outside our Government building, St Andrew's House.
Alongside a series of tangible measures announced today, we are showing our solidarity with the people of Gaza in the face of a horrific genocide.
📹 credit @STVNews
IR Scotland retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney reiterated his horror at genocide unfolding in Gaza.
He set out new economic, diplomatic and humanitarian measures in response to the Israeli government's actions, and called for the urgent recognition of Palestine.
More: gov.scot/news/support-for-de…
IR Scotland retweeted
First Minister @johnswinney expresses his support for the situation in Myanmar.
Scotland stands in solidarity with all those affected, and, through the Scottish Humanitarian Emergency Fund, we will support the vital efforts of aid agencies, working with compassion and urgency.
IR Scotland retweeted
£800,000 raised in Scotland in a day for the #MyanmarEarthquake
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far and
@scotgov for their support once again.
Collaboration works - your solidarity is saving lives once again.
Please watch this and then donate dec.org.uk
IR Scotland retweeted
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has devastated huge areas of Myanmar.
People urgently need help to survive.
Scottish and UK charities have launched a public appeal for donations, to support their work in affected areas.
@scotgov has contributed £250,000.
DEC member charities are proving vital assistance to people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Myanmar, but they need more funds to reach more people affected.
You can help them save lives. Please donate now. bit.ly/DECMyanmarEarthquakeA…
ALT Three people stand amidst debris and rubble in a street with destroyed and collapsed buildings.
IR Scotland retweeted
'We are in a race again time' in #Myanmar
Once again, DEC members in Scotland have come together to ask for your support to reach survivors with live saving aid following the 'monster' #earthquake
Please take a moment to donate by phone, text or at
dec.org.uk/
IR Scotland retweeted
An additional £400k of @scotgov funding will be made available to four SIDA members (@IslamicReliefUK, @Tearfund, @ChristianAid and @Oxfam) to support their response to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Learn more about our recent event with @DECScotland - intdevalliance.scot/news-vie…
IR Scotland retweeted
It was an honour to be at Buckingham Palace today for a roundtable with HM The King + @DECappeal agencies on humanitarian crises
I spoke about Islamic Relief's work in #Yemen, and why we must ensure aid can keep reaching Yemeni civilians despite the new sanctions on the country
IR Scotland retweeted
☪️ @FoundationCFC and @IslamicReliefUK distributed 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ essential food packs to vulnerable people across the city today.
Tap below to read more ⤵️
#CelticFC🍀
IR Scotland retweeted
It was a pleasure meeting @AnasSarwar
We discussed the urgent humanitarian crises in Gaza and Sudan, the critical need for the government to advocate for a ceasefire, and discussed @IslamicReliefUK ’s efforts here at home in the UK.
IR Scotland retweeted
Pleased to welcome the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney to our office and shop in Glasgow to talk about our work in Gaza, Sudan and supporting communities here at home.
IR Scotland retweeted
Yesterday, First Minister @JohnSwinney visited @IslamicReliefUK's office and shop in Glasgow.
He spoke to staff and learned about their humanitarian responses in Gaza and across the globe as well as their work to tackle poverty in Scotland.
ALT First Minister John Swinney with Tufail Hussain, Director of Islamic Relief UK and Nadeem Baqir, Community Fundraising Volunteer for Scotland at Islamic Relief offices, Glasgow.
ALT First Minister John Swinney speaks to staff at Islamic Relief charity shop in Glasgow.
IR Scotland retweeted
Ireland should be supported for doing what every other nation should be - applying international law in a consistent manner.
If the choice is between a government headed by a man who has an ICC arrest warrant issued against him or the Irish, I know which side I want to be on.
Israel will close its embassy in Dublin in light of 'the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government', Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said in a statement rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/121…
IR Scotland retweeted
After a busy weekend for @IRScotland volunteers at the Halal Food Festival 2024 in SEC Glasgow, SPMA were happy to lend a helpful hand, helping tidy up the IR Hub in time for the First Minister of Scotland John Swnney’s visit to the hub and IR charity shop.
IR Scotland retweeted
A graphic account of the horror in #Gaza from Katie Roxburgh of @christianaid on #bbcgms @BBCRadioScot
If you can help, please donate now
bit.ly/DECScotHope
IR Scotland retweeted
Beyond the immediate life threatening dangers in #Gaza and #Lebanon there are clear longer term implications for hundreds of thousands of children. heraldscotland.com/news/2467…
IR Scotland retweeted
Our member charities are delivering aid in Lebanon alongside trusted local partners.
Here vehicles delivering bedding including blankets are heading into Saida where many people have been forced to sleep in open areas and communal spaces such as schools. bit.ly/DECScotHope