Islamic Relief Agency (ISRA)
Agence islamique de secours
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Founded
1981 Khartoum Sudan
History
1981, Khartoum (Sudan), by U-XD4301 - Afro-Islamic Call Coordination Council, as Islamic African Relief Agency (IARA) -- Agence islamique de secours pour l'Afrique (AISA). 2004, assets in USA frozen under Executive Order 13224.
Aims
Promote friendship and cooperation among all nations, irrespective of differences in language, race or religion; apply humanitarian principles to alleviate human suffering by offering relief, rehabilitation, development assistance and social welfare services; render basic services to all victims of natural or man-made disasters without distinction of race, sex, language or religion; provide shelter to orphans and homeless; work for the rehabilitation of disabled, of refugees and of displaced persons and help them to live normal lives in their present circumstances or in preparation for resettlement; propagate and promote sustainable development and environmental conservation; work for conservation of basic human rights; encourage these activities at grass-roots level; contribute to development of economic and social resources in areas in need.
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Council of Trustees (meets every 2 years), consisting of 45 full members, 15 observers and several (invited) honorary members. Board of Directors, comprising 9 members. Director General, appointed by Council of Trustees for 4-year period, is supreme administrative leader of the executive system. Headquarters located in Khartoum (Sudan). Regional and Country Offices: I. Africa: (a) Sudan Region; (b) Regional Office of East Africa, and the African Horn; (c) Regional Office for Central Africa. II. Asia: (a) Regional Office - South East Asia; (b) Regional Office - Middle East. III. Regional Country Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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UIA Org ID
XF0530
Last News
2004
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