Ahmed Azam
An information science and technology engineer with more than 25 years of post-secondary teaching experience in Los Angeles, Ahmed Azam is chairman of the board of directors of Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA). Ahmed leads the board in helping the executive team carry out its mission to support people in need in the U.S. and worldwide, regardless of their faith. IRUSA provides emergency response, humanitarian aid, and essential services to people in dozens of countries. In 2023 alone, the organization helped feed more than 2 million people during Ramadan and Qurbani and committed $10 million for health and education programs in Afghanistan. Ahmed Azam is also known as a leader within the diverse, growing Muslim community in Southern California.
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Climate Change Disproportionately Affects Vulnerable Populations
Climate change is one of the most pressing global problems for our species. In January 2022, the United Nations Secretary-General declared that the Earth had passed the threshold of no return on the climate crisis. Since then, average global temperatures have...
The Most Valuable Metrics for Measuring Success As a Nonprofit
Although nonprofit organizations differ from businesses in several significant ways, they share a common objective—the desire to be successful. Whether an organization is operating for profit or for the public good, it needs to meet its goals and demonstrate...
What to Know about IRUSA’s Work in Afghanistan
A Charity Navigator four-star-rated nonprofit committed to creating a just and equitable society, Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) provides critical disaster response and sustainable development aid in the US and worldwide. According to its 2022 Annual Report [PDF],...
How Donating Stocks Can Offer Valuable Financial Benefits
Donating to a charity is a powerful way to support the causes you care about. Nonprofit organizations like Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) rely on contributions to fund their work, and your support can provide vital services like food, water, healthcare, shelter, and...
Understanding the Spiritual Meaning of the Hajj
Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a pilgrimage of deep spiritual significance undertaken by millions of Muslims all over the world. Each year, this pilgrimage is made to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia not only as a religious obligation for Muslims who...
Crisis in Rafah – Understanding What’s Happening Right Now and What’s at Stake
Since October 7, 2023, Gaza has been going through one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history. Israel’s ongoing assault has resulted in the deaths of more than 37,000 people, most of them civilians. This dire situation has grown even worse over the past...
IRUSA Helps Refugees Resettle and Rebuild Their Lives
Right now, about 117 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes by conflict, war, persecution, and human rights violations. Of this total, about 43 million people are considered refugees, meaning they have been forced to flee across international...
IRUSA Helps People in Need in Lebanon: 4 Things You Need to Know
Islamic Relief actively supports relief efforts in Lebanon. It also provides essential items to refugees in the Middle East country.
IRUSA Aims to Improve Access to Health Care Worldwide
Founded in 1993 in Los Angeles, California, Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) is a humanitarian organization that provides valuable services and support to vulnerable populations worldwide, regardless of race, religion, or gender. The Charity Navigator four-star nonprofit is...
Spotlight on Islamic Relief USA’s Food Aid During Ramadan
Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims. Beginning this year on March 10, it celebrates the moment that the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Over the month-long celebration, Muslims engage in deep spiritual...