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Haiti and the demands of disaster-zone architecture
Last month's earthquake in Haiti left two million people homeless. As the colossal reconstruction effort begins, Steve Rose of the Guardian talks about the architects who are transforming disaster zones around the world.
“As an example of what could be done in Haiti [Robin Cross Director of Article 25 points to their work in Northern Pakistan.] After the 2005 earthquake destroyed the homes of some 3.5 million people the charity in partnership with Muslim Aid, has been building seismic-resistant homes there for those not able to do so themselves.”
Muslim Aid on ‘The Platform’
Wednesday 28th January 2009
Initiatives that help to provide direction in the Muslim Community in Britain are rare enough. But more rare are those which offer practical ways to shape a vision for the future. On Friday last week Muslim Aid was proud to be the sole sponsor of one such event run by the Muslim Council of Britain’s Youth committee.
Update from our partners in Haiti
Muslim Aid’s partners on the ground in Haiti have been working around the clock to deliver aid. Thanks to your generous donations we have already been able to make a difference to the people suffering in Haiti.
Deputy Speaker PA inaugurates Muslim Aid
13 January 2010
LAHORE, Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly, Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan inaugurated Muslim Aid -PMWO plasmapheresis centre at Jinnah Hospital here on Monday.
Addressing the ceremony, he said Muslim Aid -PMWO plasmapheresis project was a milestone in the health sector and was a great step forward to serve humanity.
Tsunami - Five Years On: Building Back Better
22 December 2009
New homes, lives and futures for people affected by one of the world's worst natural disasters
"I lost my wife, my daughter and my home. But thanks to the support from others, now I can work again"- Abdullah, former fisherman, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Five years on from the Asian tsunami, photojournalist Abbie Trayler-Smith went back to Banda Aceh in Indonesia, to see how UKaid from the Department for International Development has helped survivors to rebuild their lives. Read on below to find out more about how DFID helped.