Children who have lost their father, or both parents, are often plunged into poverty and vulnerability. In 2021, Islamic Relief’s orphan sponsorship programme provided a safety net for around 1300 Syrian refugee orphans in Turkey. Their families received a regular stipend, enabling them to meet their basic needs and send the children to school.
Sponsored orphans also benefited from a new, complementary project aimed at offering the children valuable educational, entertainment and spiritual activities. An incredible 70 Islamic Relief volunteers helped deliver the project until it had to be halted to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.