“And whoever saves a life, it is as if they have saved all of mankind.” (Qur’an 5:32)

These words remind us that saving a life is not merely about preventing death—it is about preserving dignity, restoring hope, and caring for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

In Iran, families are facing unimaginable hardship in the wake of the war launched by the USA and Israel. The human impact is staggering:

Iranians killed More than 1,200 civilians (Source: Iran Health Ministry)

People killed in a strike on an Iranian school At least 165 civilians (Source: Iranian state media)

Iranians injured Over 10,000 (Source: Iranian health officials)

Iranians temporarily displaced Up to 3.2 million (Source: UNHCR)

Iranian hospitals impacted 25 damaged, 9 out of service (Source: Iranian health officials)

More than 1,200 lives lost. Over 10,000 wounded. Up to 3.2 million people are displaced from their homes. Hospitals—places of healing—have been damaged or rendered completely out of service. Among the dead are at least 165 civilians killed in a single strike on a school. Children, teachers, families—gone in an instant.

Those who have survived now face a new struggle: hunger, thirst, illness, and the deep psychological scars of trauma. Displaced families have lost everything. With hospitals damaged and overwhelmed, access to healthcare is increasingly scarce. Clean water is becoming harder to find. And beneath the surface, entire communities are grappling with grief, fear, and the invisible wounds of war.

The Iranian Red Crescent are on the front lines—neutral, impartial, and driven by a singular mission: to save lives. Their humanitarian response addresses the full picture of human need:

• Emergency shelter to protect families from the elements
• Healthcare to treat the sick and injured
• Water and sanitation to safeguard health and dignity
• Relief item distribution to ensure no family goes without essentials

This is Islam in action: caring for the vulnerable, tending to the wounded, and standing with those who have been left behind—regardless of how they came to be in harm’s way.

We are honoured to support the Iranian Red Crescent in their impartial, life-saving work—and we invite you to join us.