Publications

Needs Assessment Report for Priority-I (P1) Villages

This final report focuses on the villages closest to the mine site of Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC), considered as P1 by the company, where life is both resilient and fragile. It brings to light the specific needs of community members living with disabilities, women, children and elderly, who often find themselves without the specialized care or inclusive support they deserve. Health is a constant worry here, especially for the above mentioned vulnerable segments, as many families find themselves spending a large portion of their modest earnings just to treat illnesses caused by unsafe water. The challenges with regard to having no or poorly resourced schools are another highlight of this study. Despite these struggles, there is a sense of hope and a desire for progress; many residents now look to social media to stay informed about their surroundings and protect their families from disasters. More than anything, the people in these priority villages are eager for the chance to work and grow, asking for the training and skills they need to build a better future alongside the changing landscape of their home.

Gaps Identification & Need Assessment Study (Phase I)

This initial report serves as a deep look into the everyday challenges faced by the people District Chagai in Blochistan, it focuses more on two tehsils of the district i.e. tehsil Nokkundi and tehsil Dalbandin. It reveals a quiet but difficult reality where more than half of the population has never had the chance to step inside a classroom. Even for the children who do attend, the journey is hard because the schools often lack the most basic comforts like cool water to drink or electricity to keep the classrooms bright, the challenge is multiplied many times due to poor access to the schools. The healthcare system tells a similar story, where doctors and nurses work tirelessly but are stretched thin without the right tools, equipment, human resource and infrastructure to care for the thousands of families relying on them. While the local economy is built on the strength of livestock and small trades, there is a growing need to help the younger generation find their place in a modern world, as they currently lack access to the digital skills that could change their lives.

Islamic Relief Pakistan, in collaboration with UNICEF, has developed this Fatwa Booklet under the Child Marriage Project, bringing faith-based guidance to safeguard children’s rights, dignity, and futures. This booklet promotes awareness, protection, and a future where children grow with dignity and choice.

Endline Report: Prevention of Child Marriages – IRP x UNICEF 

Islamic Relief Pakistan, with support from UNICEF, implemented a faith-sensitive, community-led project to prevent child marriage across four districts in Pakistan. An independent endline evaluation confirms significant positive change, stronger child protection systems, increased rejection of child marriage, and greater confidence and agency among girls and women.

By engaging religious leaders, families, and institutions, the project helped shift harmful norms, open community dialogue, and link at-risk girls to education and protection services. The findings show that faith-based, community-anchored approaches can effectively protect girls and drive lasting social change.

DevTalk – October – December 2025

Here comes the impact snapshot from October to December 2025, showcasing the impactful work Islamic Relief continued doing. The edition reflects the summary of the flood response ans key achievements in partnerships reaffirming IRP’s continued commitment to delivering compassionate, timely, and lasting humanitarian support across Pakistan.

Annual Report 2023–24

Islamic Relief Pakistan is proud to present its Annual Report 2023–24, capturing two years of impactful action driven by compassion, resilience, and partnership. From delivering lifesaving humanitarian aid to disaster-affected families, and supporting orphaned and vulnerable children with quality education, to empowering communities with sustainable livelihoods and advancing climate resilience through nature-based solutions, every initiative reflects our commitment to serve those in need. This year’s achievements were made possible through the trust and support of our donors, partners, volunteers, and communities, whose contributions continue to transform lives across Pakistan.

DevTalk – Second Edition

Catch up on our quarterly news roundup covering major milestones, inspiring transformations, and much more.

WASH Challenges and Localised Solutions in Flood Affected Regions in Pakistan:
An exploratory research study

Find out how the 2022 floods shaped communities’ experiences and why it’s crucial to design WASH initiatives that consider gender, age, and ability. This study reveals the importance of understanding local cultures and practices to create lasting, resilient solutions in emergency settings.

DevTalk – Second Edition

Catch up on our quarterly news roundup covering major milestones, inspiring transformations, and much more.

WASH Challenges and Localised Solutions in Flood Affected Regions in Pakistan:
An exploratory research study

Find out how the 2022 floods shaped communities’ experiences and why it’s crucial to design WASH initiatives that consider gender, age, and ability. This study reveals the importance of understanding local cultures and practices to create lasting, resilient solutions in emergency settings.

DevTalk – Second Edition

Catch up on our quarterly news roundup covering major milestones, inspiring transformations, and much more.

WASH Challenges and Localised Solutions in Flood Affected Regions in Pakistan:
An exploratory research study

Find out how the 2022 floods shaped communities’ experiences and why it’s crucial to design WASH initiatives that consider gender, age, and ability. This study reveals the importance of understanding local cultures and practices to create lasting, resilient solutions in emergency settings.

DevTalk – Second Edition

Catch up on our quarterly news roundup covering major milestones, inspiring transformations, and much more.

WASH Challenges and Localised Solutions in Flood Affected Regions in Pakistan:
An exploratory research study

Find out how the 2022 floods shaped communities’ experiences and why it’s crucial to design WASH initiatives that consider gender, age, and ability. This study reveals the importance of understanding local cultures and practices to create lasting, resilient solutions in emergency settings.

DevTalk – Second Edition

Catch up on our quarterly news roundup covering major milestones, inspiring transformations, and much more.

WASH Challenges and Localised Solutions in Flood Affected Regions in Pakistan:
An exploratory research study

Find out how the 2022 floods shaped communities’ experiences and why it’s crucial to design WASH initiatives that consider gender, age, and ability. This study reveals the importance of understanding local cultures and practices to create lasting, resilient solutions in emergency settings.

Post Event Report, Road To Climate Resilient Pakistan: Curtailing the Carbon Footprints

DevTalk – First Edition

Our first quarterly news roundup is here. DevTalk takes you through our major happenings, experiences, stories of transformations, and much more.

Enjoy the read!

Annual Report 2022

The Annual Report 2022 provides a comprehensive overview of our impactful work throughout the year, showcasing the positive transformation we’ve brought to the lives of millions facing challenges in Pakistan. It covers our emergency responses, as well as rebuilding and rehabilitation initiatives, providing in-depth details of our work during the 2022 floods of supporting and uplifting the flood-affected communities.

Islamic Relief is helping fight hunger by working with research entities, provincial bodies and the national government to support farmers with seeds that require little water. We also help them to better market their products locally.

The impact of climate change is hitting Pakistan harder than is often realised; heat-waves and floods are occurring more frequently. Islamic Relief ensures that climate is a major consideration in all of our work.

Over the past 25 years, our teams have responded to emergencies across all provinces of Pakistan. We always aim to reach as many people as we can including those in remote regions and isolated communities.

Islamic Relief believes in providing water for life; whether it’s delivering water through trucking during emergencies, or digging boreholes and providing hand
pumps in rural areas, or introducing alternative energy to power water systems.

The loss of the main breadwinner brings tremendous hardships and suffering to orphan children and their mothers. Often, children are forced out of school to work, sometimes at risk to their own safety, at hazardous places. Islamic Relief supports these families with dignity and care in a variety of ways. Our sponsorship programme provides the whole family with the essential necessities, including food, shelter, healthcare and psychological
support.

We work with people and communities to ensure that poor families have enough food for the month of Ramadan. Across the country, we distribute family food packs.

We also distribute fresh meat on the days of Eid. Our aim is to reach the most disadvantaged people, including orphaned children, older people and widowed
women – many of whom only get to eat meat once a year.

Islamic Relief believes in supporting communities so they can help themselves by setting up sustainable businesses, enabling them to earn a dignified living.

Islamic Relief has provided microfinance services to almost 73,211 people in Pakistan, many of whom would otherwise be unable to access life-changing finance.

Unpacking Urban Resilience: TOWARDS A FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING URBAN RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN THATTA AND KARACHI

“Increased Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources and Livelihood” in the districts Muzaffarabad, Bagh and Haveli, AJK

The Impacts of Climate Catastrophe on Expectant and Lactating Mothers and Infants In Flood Hit Areas of Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

From Aspirations for Climate Action to the Reality of Climate Disasters: An Investigation of Climate Change- Induced Floods and Post-disaster Reconstruction in Pakistan

YOUTH, CLIMATE, & SOCIAL COHESION

Policy Brief for Research: YOUTH, CLIMATE & SOCIAL COHESION

Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment of coastal communities in Sindh and Formulation of Community Adaptation Plan

Policy Brief for Research: Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment of coastal communities in Sindh and Formulation of community Adaptation Plan

Water Quality Status of Natural Springs and Water Supply Sources in City Bagh, AJ&K

The report showcases the pre and post-water quality of the drinking water sites in AJ&K

Climate Induced Migration in Pakistan

A research report from Pakistan highlights the Unfolding Crisis of migration.

Policy Brief

Islamic Relief and Ministry of Climate Change jointly conducted a policy research on the ‘Effective Engagement of Youth for meeting NDC Goals to address Climate Change.

Annual Report 2019

The Annual Report illustrates our work during the year and the impact we have been able to create on the lives of millions living under challenging circumstances across Pakistan. From development efforts to emergency responses, the publication covers all the achievements in detail being made during the year 2019.

COVID-19 – Changing Socio-Economic Landscape In Urban Periphery
A Situation Analysis Report by Islamic Relief Pakistan

A situation analysis conducted by Islamic Relief Pakistan about changing socioeconomic landscape in urban periphery of Rawalpindi and Islamabad due to COVID-19.
The document shares findings about the devastating impact of the pandemic on vulnerable communities and how they are adapting with the new normal.