Annual Report 2022

Our mission is simple: effective humanitarian aid and sustainable development programs, without discrimination, based on the Islamic principles of human dignity, self-reliance, and social justice.

Since 1984, IDRF has implemented relief and development projects across territories in South and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Americas, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. This is what we did in 2022.

Message from our Board of Directors & CEO

As we approach the third year of the COVID-19 global health pandemic, the challenges continue to affect the most disadvantaged communities worldwide.

In addition to the after-effects of a global pandemic, the emerging climate crisis has triggered more natural disasters, from unprecedented floods in South Asia to intensifying droughts in the Horn of Africa. Political crises in Afghanistan, Yemen and elsewhere have led to unstable and unsustainable situations for millions in those countries. Refugees and displaced populations from all of these challenges continue to look for opportunity and security. Furthermore, inflation, unemployment, and soaring gas and food prices have increased the number in poverty, globally and locally, for families here in Canada.

Despite all of that, the generosity of our donors did not fade; it grew. Through your support, we successfully implemented 106 projects in 29 countries to provide access to clean water, quality education, health care, nutritious food, and economic development for 1,894,093 people.

As you can conclude from the results and details of the projects in this annual report, supporters like you have helped us deliver meaningful programming that has made a tremendous, positive impact on the lives of so many beneficiaries. A heartfelt thank you from IDRF to all of our supporters for the critical role you play in our ability to deliver these programs. Together we are people helping people.

However, our work continues. With ongoing projects and emergencies worldwide, it becomes even more critical to continue supporting and building resilient and sustainable communities. We look forward to fulfilling our ‘Brighter Future’ mission, serving more people and amplifying our impact by providing sustainable and long-term solutions in each project we implement.

We are so honoured that you have chosen to support IDRF. We cannot do this vital work without your continued trust and support. Thank you.

Yasmeena M
Co-Chair

Reza R.
Co-Chair

Mahmood Q.
CEO

Yasmeena M
Co-Chair

Reza R.
Co-Chair

Mahmood M.
CEO

Board of Directors

Muhammad M.
Vice Chair

Marzia Habib H.
Vice Chair

Mukhtar R.
Treasurer

Nurhan A.
General Secretary

Zeib J.
Board Member

Winston K.
Board Member

Muzna A.
Board Member

Fatima L.
Board Member

Jawaid M.
Board Member

Seema R.
Board Member

Muhammad M.
Vice Chair

Marzia Habib H.
Vice Chair

Mukhtar R.
Treasurer

Nurhan A.
General Secretary

Zeib J.
Board Member

Winston K.
Board Member

Muzna Ahmad
Board Member

Fatima Laher
Board Member

Jawaid Mirza
Board Member

Seema R.
Board Member

Together, we’re establishing sustainable solutions that empower people and create brighter futures for generations to come.

We are people helping people.

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active countries

people received food assistance through food parcels and vouchers.

people supported with emergency response

people received clean water, hygiene and sanitation services.

people received health care services

people received educational support

people received support to start businesses and receive training

Where you helped make an impact

At IDRF, our relief efforts are global and we work with caring people, quality partners, and community leaders all around the world who share the conviction that everyone should have the resources and opportunities to be self-sufficient. We have supported long-term development and emergency programs in 29 countries around the world, implementing 108 different projects.

Click on the highlighted countries to learn more about our work

At IDRF, our programs focus on addressing current challenges while investing in the future of people and communities. We incorporate these practices through our five-year strategy of “A Brighter Future”.

For each sector, our programming reflects the needs that arise to deliver long-term sustainable solutions. At IDRF, our programs actively address and work towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals so that we can create a brighter future for those who need it most.

Our Guiding Values & Approach

IDRF believes that the best way to approach community development is to partner with local experts, international NGOs, grassroots organizations, and to leverage our community’s resources to not only ensure maximum impact but a ripple effect of sustainability.

Our projects are initiated by our local partners who understand the challenges and opportunities that exist where they live and work. This approach reflects in our core and guiding values to make IDRF a people helping people organization.

Our Approach

Our Guiding Principles

Emergency Responses

When natural disasters strike or conflicts arise, IDRF aims to be amongst the first on the ground providing essential relief and aid. For the last 38 years, we have responded to emergencies like; floods, droughts, earthquakes, political and economic crises, and more.

Our efforts focus on short-term interventions and long-term programming. Our short-term interventions include; the distribution of essential items such as food packages, vouchers, hygiene kits, water filtration units, winter packs, medical aid and temporary shelter.

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Our long-term, ‘Brighter Future’ strategy builds upon emergency relief by providing long-term sustainable solutions to mitigate any potential disaster or crises in the future.

We do this by prioritizing sustainability through our Respond, Rebuild, Recover, Resilience implementation process during an emergency response:

1. Respond

Our response efforts include providing essential items to help as a means for people to survive as soon as an emergency occurs. This includes emergency first aid, food, health care support, and water, hygiene, and sanitation items.

2. Rebuild

Once immediate needs are taken care of, we focus on rebuilding the infrastructure of communities across the affected region. We do this by creating new infrastructures or rehabilitating what already exists. This includes shelter rehabilitation and access to clean, drinkable water.

3. Recover

With a focus on long term recovery, we then focus on building accessibility towards prosperous futures. This is done by providing access to; livelihood training, installing water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructures and providing educational assistance. We do this by supporting small businesses, reconstructing schools, and operationalizing educational activities.

4. Resilience

Ultimately, IDRF’s goal is to ensure vulnerable communities are more resilient by providing programs that help communities become self-sufficient and avoid falling into more risk if this disaster were to occur again. IDRF does this by establishing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programs within local communities.

Our DRR initiatives provide community based action plans to help respond effectively if future emergencies arise. Enlisting volunteer networks and training beneficiaries in first aid, search & rescue enables them to lead emergency planning, play an active role in risk analysis, and identify those in their community who are most vulnerable.

Afghanistan

This year Afghanistan experienced major political, humanitarian, and economic crises. According to United Nations projections, by the end of 2022, a staggering 97% of Afghans will be living in poverty.

While the need is immense, access to the country is limited for humanitarian work and hampered by economic restrictions. Utilizing our local community partners, IDRF has responded by providing emergency food aid to the most conflict and poverty affected areas of Herat, Kunduz, and Kabul.

people supported in Afghanistan

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women supported

Horn of Africa

The year 2022 marked the fourth consecutive year where the ‘Horn of Africa’ experienced inadequate rainfall. As droughts worsen, so do the living conditions of millions of people in the affected area. There are now 7.8 million people in Somalia and 4.2 million people in Kenya impacted by the ongoing drought and potential famine.

IDRF responded to this by providing food packages and cash assistance to the most vulnerable communities across the Horn of Africa.

Palestine

The people of Palestine have been dealing with blockades, forced displacement, terror, and violence for the last seven decades. According to the Office of Coordination of Human Affairs, 2022 has been the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank, alone.

IDRF has responded by providing emergency food aid, medical equipment, medicine, and fuel for ambulances in Gaza and Jerusalem.

people supported in Horn of Africa region

families supported

people supported in Palestine

families supported

Horn of Africa

The year 2022 marked the fourth consecutive year where the ‘Horn of Africa’ experienced inadequate rainfall. As droughts worsen, so do the living conditions of millions of people in the affected area. There are now 7.8 million people in Somalia and 4.2 million people in Kenya impacted by the ongoing drought and potential famine.
IDRF responded to this by providing food packages and cash assistance to the most vulnerable communities across the Horn of Africa.

people supported in Horn of Africa region

families supported

Palestine

The people of Palestine have been dealing with blockades, forced displacement, terror, and violence for the last seven decades. According to the Office of Coordination of Human Affairs, 2022 has been the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank, alone.

IDRF has responded by providing emergency food aid, medical equipment, medicine, and fuel for ambulances in Gaza and Jerusalem.

people supported in Palestine

families supported

Today, I have a reason to smile because I have not been smiling for a while, as my life has been characterized by worry and stress because of too many problems in life.

Ramla Jamal
Deynille, Somalia

The Future of Food Security

Access to food and nutrition is a basic human right. According to the World Food Program, a total of 50 million people in 45 countries are on the edge of famine.

This is the result of multiple factors like world-wide inflation making staple food items too expensive for many, local conflict and political instability, climate changes effect on agriculture and extreme weather, and the recent pandemic disrupting supply chains and basic health services.

A community thrives when everyone has access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. Our ‘Brighter Future’ strategy works towards long-term sustainable food programs. These programs enhance our food distribution processes and increase economic and agricultural value.

In 2022, we responded to the growing food insecurity by providing food packages and food vouchers to families in 22 countries.

This year, 611,466 people received food assistance through IDRF’s food security programs.

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Somalia

According to UNICEF, by the end of 2022, 1.5 million children in Somalia will potentially be facing deadly forms of malnutrition.

This is the result of extended drought, flooding, desert locust infestations, the economic instability and ongoing conflict.

IDRF has responded by providing emergency food aid to the most conflict and drought affected areas of Dhuusamareeb district in Galgaduud  Region.
This past year, we provided food packages to 57,557 people

people supported in Somalia

men supported

women supported

Sahel Africa

In Sahel Africa, 7.7 million children under the age of 5 suffer from malnutrition. High food prices, conflict, displacement, and climate change have driven millions of people into hunger and malnutrition.

At IDRF, we work in Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali in the Sahel region and provide emergency food aid boxes continuously throughout the year.
This past year, we have provided food packages to 37,600 people.

Turkey

According to the Turkish government, there are approximately 3.7 million Syrian refugees and 200,000 Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. While government services continue to respond, they are overextended, with many refugee communities facing difficult living conditions and often limited access to public services, employment, and basic essentials.

This year, we launched food security programs to provide food packages for Uyghur Refugees and daily hot meals for Syrian Refugees in Kilis and Istanbul.
This past year, IDRF provided support to 23,069 Uyghur and Syrian Refugees.

people supported in the Sahel Region

families supported

people supported in Turkey

families supported

Sahel Africa

In Sahel Africa, 7.7 million children under the age of 5 suffer from malnutrition. High food prices, conflict, displacement, and climate change have driven millions of people into hunger and malnutrition.

At IDRF, we work in Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali in the Sahel region and provide emergency food aid boxes continuously throughout the year.
This past year, we have provided food packages to 37,600 people.

people supported in the Sahel Region

families supported

Turkey

According to the Turkish government, there are approximately 3.7 million Syrian refugees and 200,000 Uyghur refugees living in Turkiye. While government services continue to respond, they are overextended, with many refugee communities facing difficult living conditions and often limited access to public services, employment, and basic essentials.

This year, we launched food security programs to provide food packages for Uyghur Refugees and daily hot meals for Syrian Refugees in Kilis and Istanbul.
This past year, IDRF provided support to 23,069 Uyghur and Syrian Refugees.

people supported in Turkey

families supported

Although our real names and date of birth are not known exactly, there is one thing we will never forget is IDRF’s green colour and the aid we received this Ramadan.

Hasan & Yusuf
Killis, Turkey

Water is Life

In the last year, four billion people – almost two thirds of the world’s population, experienced severe water scarcity.

While increasing populations add strain to local water resources and infrastructure, as global temperatures continue to rise, water resources will increasingly become a challenge of extremes: extended periods and areas of drought, greater stress on already overburdened water tables, flooding caused by intensified weather – and in many places, intense water shortages. As early as 2025, the World Health Organization estimates that half the world’s population will be living in water stressed areas and decreasing access to those supplies.

The lack of accessibility to water disproportionately affects women and girls who are often responsible for traveling long distances to collect water.
At IDRF, we recognize that providing safe access to water can make all the difference to a community. In our mission to create a ‘Brighter Future’, we aim to build and rehabilitate water infrastructures, provide WASH education workshops, distribute hygiene and sanitation products, and look to improve technology around the efficiency and sustainability of our water projects.

During times of conflict, we implement water trucking to provide immediate access to clean drinking water. Our water programs offer holistic support by providing clean water for families, schools, healthcare facilities, and agriculture.

This year, we provided 626,864 people with access to clean water and hygiene-related services.

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Gaza

Over 97% of water extracted from aquifers in Gaza are unfit for human consumption.

This exposes the Palestinian people to numerous public health risks, especially children. A large population of children in schools take multiple absences throughout the week so that they can help their families fetch water. In most classrooms, children cannot focus due to dehydration.

Through IDRF’s Water Trucking Program, 27 schools across Gaza were provided access to clean drinking water, giving clean drinking water to 16,200 people.

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Yemen

Yemenis are increasingly and severely affected by preventable, WASH-related diseases across the country. This places increasing pressure on the overstretched healthcare system with the lack of access to clean potable water being the main reason for disease outbreaks within Yemen.

Through IDRF’s Water-Trucking program, 21,777 people have been given access to clean water.

Kenya

Approximately 41 percent of Kenyans lack access to basic sanitation solutions. Across the Tana River County, many households frequently consume water from contaminated, unsafe sources.

IDRF prioritizes sustainable practices for the water wells that we build by training community leaders. This is done so that they can continue to provide maintenance of the well and ensure that the water quality remains safe for consumption.

Through IDRF’s Every Drop Counts program, 23 shallow water wells have been built and 116,675 people have been supported.

people supported in Yemen

litres of water delivered

people supported in Kenya

shallow water wells built

Yemen

Yemenis are increasingly and severely affected by preventable, WASH-related diseases across the country. This places increasing pressure on the overstretched healthcare system with the lack of access to clean potable water being the main reason for disease outbreaks within Yemen.

Through IDRF’s Water-Trucking program, 21,777 people have been given access to clean water.

people supported in Yemen

litres of water delivered

Kenya

Approximately 41 percent of Kenyans lack access to basic sanitation solutions. Across the Tana River County, many households frequently consume water from contaminated, unsafe sources.

IDRF prioritizes sustainable practices for the water wells that we build by training community leaders. This is done so that they can continue to provide maintenance of the well and ensure that the water quality remains safe for consumption.

Through IDRF’s Every Drop Counts program, 23 shallow water wells have been built and 116,675 people have been supported.

people supported in Kenya

shallow water wells built

I am personally grateful to all the donors and the implementing team for considering our area for this amazing water project since it will provide us with long-term solutions to clean and safe water challenges the community members have been facing for a long time.

Halima
Kenya

Better Health, Better Futures

We believe that all people deserve access to high-quality health care. Whether someone contracts a disease, falls sick, or gets injured, their social and economic conditions should never act as a barrier to medical care.

IDRF’s Health programming considers the multitude of factors that play a role in efficient healthcare systems. We believe that in order to produce a ‘Brighter Future’ for all, we must bridge the gaps that exist in regional healthcare systems. At IDRF, we do this by incorporating programs that: train medical professionals, provide medical equipment to hospitals, and give access to subsidized or free treatments.

This year, 151,712 people received health care services through IDRF programs.

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Yemen

Yemen experiences a high number of deaths resulting from acute and chronic respiratory infections.

Yet those that seek treatment for respiratory care have the misfortune of navigating a health care system on the verge of collapse, with half of Yemen’s medical facilities non-functional. Those that are functional are understaffed and stressed for resources.

In 2022, IDRF initiated a program to train 100 nurses as respiratory therapists. The program targeted Mukalla City. Before IDRF’s intervention, Mukalla City didn’t have a single training program for health professionals looking to specialize in respiratory care. Our program trains nurses to be specialized Respiratory therapists certified by Yemen’s Ministry of Health.

women trained as respiratory therapists

men trained as respiratory therapists

lecture hours completed

Guyana

Dialysis treatment is essential for individuals suffering from malfunctioning kidneys if they hope to survive. However, it can be costly, and fees can limit one’s ability to access treatment. In Guyana, 51 percent of the population lives on less than $5.50 per day. Therefore, when such treatment costs $200 per session, it becomes nearly impossible to access for many people. Doctors and health professionals observe that those diagnosed with kidney diseases will skip sessions or avoid treatment altogether to avoid paying its exorbitant costs.

To alleviate both the physical and financial hardships associated with kidney failure and dialysis care, IDRF funds the purchase of hemodialysis filters and medication for hospitals in Georgetown. With this support, those hospitals have fewer costs allocated to expensive equipment and can thus offer subsidized, affordable care for those experiencing kidney failure and ultimately improving their chances of survival.

In 2022, this project subsidized healthcare costs for 93 individuals.

Gaza

Oxygen is an essential medicine. Healthcare professionals use oxygen to treat respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and pneumonia. During and after the pandemic, medical oxygen levels in Palestinian hospitals became dangerously low as demand heavily increased. Meanwhile, the already depleted healthcare system was stretched thin due to the ongoing blockade of medical resources. According to health records, 20 percent of treatable COVID-19 patients fell into critical condition due to the lack of medical oxygen available.

IDRF alongside our local partners on the ground implemented the installation of an oxygen plant to support the Al-Shifaa hospital and provide life-saving supplies to the Palestinian people.

In 2022, 10,000 patients were able to benefit from this project, every month.

people received subsidized healthcare costs

dialysis treatments funded

patients supported each month

people provided with medical aid and fuel for ambulance

Guyana

Dialysis treatment is essential for individuals suffering from malfunctioning kidneys if they hope to survive. However, it can be costly, and fees can limit one’s ability to access treatment. In Guyana, 51 percent of the population lives on less than $5.50 per day. Therefore, when such treatment costs $200 per session, it becomes nearly impossible to access for many people. Doctors and health professionals observe that those diagnosed with kidney diseases will skip sessions or avoid treatment altogether to avoid paying its exorbitant costs.

To alleviate both the physical and financial hardships associated with kidney failure and dialysis care, IDRF funds the purchase of hemodialysis filters and medication for hospitals in Georgetown. With this support, those hospitals have fewer costs allocated to expensive equipment and can thus offer subsidized, affordable care for those experiencing kidney failure and ultimately improving their chances of survival.

In 2022, this project subsidized healthcare costs for 93 individuals.

people received subsidized healthcare costs

dialysis treatments funded

Gaza

Oxygen is an essential medicine. Healthcare professionals use oxygen to treat respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and pneumonia. During and after the pandemic, medical oxygen levels in Palestinian hospitals became dangerously low as demand heavily increased. Meanwhile, the already depleted healthcare system was stretched thin due to the ongoing blockade of medical resources. According to health records, 20 percent of treatable COVID-19 patients fell into critical condition due to the lack of medical oxygen available.

IDRF alongside our local partners on the ground implemented the installation of an oxygen plant to support the Al-Shifaa hospital and provide life-saving supplies to the Palestinian people.

In 2022, 10,000 patients were able to benefit from this project, every month.

patients supported each month

people provided with medical aid and fuel for ambulance

I knew that when I graduated from nursing college, my ultimate goal was to study to become a respiratory therapist. Now I have an opportunity to pursue my dream career and train in the city where I live.

Rogia
Mukalla City, Yemen

Education is the Future

We know that education is the key to removing barriers to success and opening the doors of opportunity. Across the world, 72 million children do not attend primary school, and a staggering 759 million adults are illiterate.

At IDRF, we recognize the multitude of factors limit accessibility in pursuing basic education. This is why we incorporate long-term sustainable programs in our educational projects. Our “Brighter Future” approach focuses on addressing barriers to education by supporting girls’ schools, providing food and basic needs assistance, and focusing on mental health and creative methods of learning.

This year, 46,822 received educational support through IDRF.

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Pakistan

In Pakistan, an estimated 22.5 million children are out of school, of which the majority are girls.

Supporting girls’ education remains one of the main challenges to education in Pakistan. In addition to the systemic barriers found within the education system, there are external barriers that greatly affect women and girls’ access to education.
Through this program, 244 students received nutritious breakfast daily, 839 students were supported with free education, 105 staff were supported with educational resources and supplementary training.

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Palestine

IDRF established a permanent, welcoming space that serves as an Education and Trauma Centre for children and their families. In Gaza, 47 percent of the population is under 18 years old, and 90 percent suffer from stress-related illnesses. The Centre provides mental health support through counseling, festivals, social activities and community participation, offering both traditional and Montessori methods to best assist those in need. Food packages and vouchers are also provided so that children and their families could focus on their health and education.

As this is a permanent IDRF space, the impact of the program is continuous. This past year, 13,800 students were supported.

India

At least 35 million children do not have access to education in India. In the Malekpore village, Gujarat, the majority of families are unable to afford education for their children. The ATM Boys Hostel and School provides support to those families by providing education, accommodation and health services for attendees. The opportunity to obtain an education increases the likelihood of the children securing employment upon graduation and providing support for the families.

Through this program, 9,110 students received access to education

men were supported

women were supported

men were supported

Palestine

IDRF established a permanent, welcoming space that serves as an Education and Trauma Centre for children and their families. In Gaza, 47 percent of the population is under 18 years old, and 90 percent suffer from stress-related illnesses. The Centre provides mental health support through counseling, festivals, social activities and community participation, offering both traditional and Montessori methods to best assist those in need. Food packages and vouchers are also provided so that children and their families could focus on their health and education.

As this is a permanent IDRF space, the impact of the program is continuous. This past year, 13,800 students were supported.

men were supported

women were supported

India

At least 35 million children do not have access to education in India. In the Malekpore village, Gujarat, the majority of families are unable to afford education for their children. The ATM Boys Hostel and School provides support to those families by providing education, accommodation and health services for attendees. The opportunity to obtain an education increases the likelihood of the children securing employment upon graduation and providing support for the families.

Through this program, 9,110 students received access to education

women were supported

men were supported

I found science very difficult, but by studying philosophy, I now know how to ask questions that help with my understanding. I’m also much more confident when asking questions.

Tehmina Shafique
Karachi, Pakistan

Training for their Future

According to the UN approximately 255 million full-time jobs were lost during worldwide lockdowns. While the global economy is slowly recovering, there are still large portions of vulnerable populations that have been forgotten and continue to be marginalized in the recovery, and in accessing economic opportunities.

IDRF recognizes the need for sustainable economic recovery in a post-pandemic world dealing with alarming rates of inflation. This is why our ‘Brighter Future’ programs prioritize solutions that are equitable for all by supporting small businesses and farmers that have been affected by natural or political disasters.

This year, 4,618 people received training and support to start businesses and pursue economic opportunities.

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Palestine

Agriculture is one of the most critical sectors for the Palestinian economy as it contributes significantly to income, exports, and food security.

Palestinian farmers have been unable to meet even their most basic daily and family needs. Consequently, developing sustainable agriculture in the West Bank and Gaza is essential. By restoring land productivity, providing training and equipment, farmers have greater income, more self-reliance, and can better contribute to community food needs and the local economy.

Each year, IDRF purchases the harvests from the farmers participating in this program. The produce is then distributed to vulnerable families during the month of Ramadan.

farmers supported

dunnums of land rehabilitated

greenhouses built

The death of my father was the biggest shock I ever experienced. Without him, I didn’t know how to manage the family affairs and the farmland to ensure a regular income. It was a great responsibility to take over since I am the youngest of all my brothers and sisters. As Ramadan approached, I couldn’t stop thinking about how to secure my family’s basic needs. I thank IDRF for this project that supported struggling farmers in marketing their crops and enabled us to plant our lands from the earned income.

Mones Ikdeeh
Gaza, Palestine

A Brighter Future at Home

Charity and relief starts at home.

We firmly believe that change cannot be implemented around the world until we empower the most vulnerable communities with a Brighter Future at home.

Our efforts in Canada focus on youth empowerment, women empowerment, gender inclusivity in the workforce, and economic development.

Licensed to Learn

Licensed to Learn (L2L) is a peer-tutoring and mentorship program that supports thousands of youth in schools and community agencies in boosting their academic success.

The program trains highly motivated students to tutor and mentor their peers during one-on-one sessions at no cost to the participant. For twenty years, L2L has eliminated barriers to accessing educational support through its excellent training, tutoring, and mentorship.

The year 2022 was an exciting year of growth for L2L. In addition to existing programs in Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver, IDRF expanded L2L’s reach to provide free tutoring services to Halifax and Calgary!

L2L now supports 1720 students across Canada.

students supported across Canada

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girls supported

Women in Tech

Now in its fourth year, Women in Tech teaches young women introductory web development skills and encourages them to consider careers in Tech – an industry with a significant gender gap. In 2022, IDRF trained 21 women in the course, all taught by past graduates who have become professionals in the field of web development, and understand how to create a positive learning environment for novice coders.

IDRF also awarded full scholarships for select participants to attend an intensive 12-week Web Development Bootcamp to train them to become Full-Stack Developers. There are no tuition costs for participants in Women in Tech, thus eliminating any financial barriers to entering the course.

In 2022, IDRF trained 21 women and awarded seven women full-paid scholarships.

The program now boasts a 100% employment rate, and more than 90% of graduates secure internships, contracts and even permanent positions within 90 days of graduation.

Get Job Ready

With a rapidly evolving economy, Canadian youth continue to face challenges in finding employment. Our Get Job Ready program trains youth to successfully navigate the Canadian job market by strengthening their soft skills.

This year, IDRF has trained 240 students in career readiness.

Upon completion of Get Job Ready, program alumni have reported the following results:

61.1% of participants are employed on either a full-time or part-time basis
88% of participants secured three or more interviews within a year of finishing Get Job Ready
81.4% feel they are more confident when navigating the job market

women trained

women awarded with full-paid scholarships

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students trained in career readiness

Women in Tech

Now in its fourth year, Women in Tech teaches young women introductory web development skills and encourages them to consider careers in Tech – an industry with a significant gender gap. In 2022, IDRF trained 21 women in the course, all taught by past graduates who have become professionals in the field of web development, and understand how to create a positive learning environment for novice coders.

IDRF also awarded full scholarships for select participants to attend an intensive 12-week Web Development Bootcamp to train them to become Full-Stack Developers. There are no tuition costs for participants in Women in Tech, thus eliminating any financial barriers to entering the course.

In 2022, IDRF trained 21 women and awarded seven women full-paid scholarships.

The program now boasts a 100% employment rate, and more than 90% of graduates secure internships, contracts and even permanent positions within 90 days of graduation.

women trained

women awarded with full-paid scholarships

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Get Job Ready

With a rapidly evolving economy, Canadian youth continue to face challenges in finding employment. Our Get Job Ready program trains youth to successfully navigate the Canadian job market by strengthening their soft skills.

This year, IDRF has trained 240 students in career readiness.

Upon completion of Get Job Ready, program alumni have reported the following results:

61.1% of participants are employed on either a full-time or part-time basis
88% of participants secured three or more interviews within a year of finishing Get Job Ready
81.4% feel they are more confident when navigating the job market

students trained in career readiness

I see so many possibilities and opportunities after L2L and speaking with my teachers. There is a need for accountants and other careers in non-profit organizations.

Tishaana
Canada

The International Development and Relief Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to our donors and volunteers whose commitment helps us provide meaningful support and opportunity for people whose lives have been disrupted by crises and conflict.

Our donors fund all of our programs, providing opportunities to change lives. Your support allows our local teams to help those in unstable and deteriorating conditions save, rebuild, and improve their lives. For over 38 years, it has been our volunteers that have helped us every step of the way, making it possible for us to serve and change people’s lives. We are so grateful to our volunteers in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, for playing such a crucial role in our humanitarian work. Thank you for working to not only make an impact today but for a brighter future tomorrow!

Driven by our Mission, Inspired for the future.

It takes a team of dedicated collaborators, working toward a meaningful goal, to effect change. We are grateful for the ongoing generosity of our donors, and the support of gift-in-kind partners for their commitment to the world’s most vulnerable.

Expenditure

90.2%

Programs

7.8%

Fundraising

1.6%

Admin

0.4%

Other

Statement of Operations

REVENUE	2022	2021	2020
Donations and fundraising events	13,698,265	13,038,537	10,148,121
Donations in kind	3,251,501	1,441,207	1,098,345
Other income	-3,033	37,334	41,605
Total Revenue	16,946,733	14,517,078	11,288,071
Expenses – Program Services
International Projects	14,371,083	11,249,266	6,357,925
Food Security	5,081,795	5,029,023	2,347,860
Emergency Relief	3,563,684	3,449,924	1,785,669
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)	2,803,161	216,919	600,390
Health	1,554,624	1,798,175	600,390
Economic Development	525,315	169,305	300,811
Education	842,504	585,920	587,073
Canadian Projects	2,109,392	976,147	3,268,811
Food Security	631,971	221,161	164,961
Emergency Relief	979,491	295,955	375,362
Health	12,965	123,370	2,263,319
Educational Development	74,213	74,213	83,430
Education	484,965	335,661	465,169
Total Expenses	16,572,803	12,299,626	9,710,166
Supporting Services
Amortization	70,422	93,909	92,713
Fundraising	1,437,005	950,336	815,677
General and administrative	296,577	235,195	262,237
Total Supporting Services	1,804,004	1,279,440	1,170,627
TOTAL	18,376,807	13,579,066	10,880,793
Excess of revenue over expenses	1,430,074	938,012	407,278