Hussein Ata
Hussein Ata serves as an executive board member of the nonprofit Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA). In his leadership position, he supports the mission of an organization that for more than 30 years has worked to empower people around the world through programs designed to provide relief and facilitate community development. Guided by the tenets of Islam, IRUSA strives to reach all people in need, regardless of faith.
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A Look at Poverty in the United States
The number of people living in poverty in the United States increased in 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported in September 2024. But how is poverty calculated in the U.S., what is the reality behind the numbers, and what can we do about it? ...
How IRUSA Helps Afghan Refugees in the US Refugees
Since the change in leadership in Afghanistan in 2021, a staggering 83,000 Afghans have sought refuge in the United States, fleeing turmoil and uncertainty in their homeland. In response to this humanitarian crisis, Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) has been actively engaged...
IRUSA Stands Up for Palestine
IRUSA is working with its partners in Palestine to deliver aid, including food, medicine, everyday supplies, and psychosocial support, to Gazans in need.
Here’s How IRUSA Has Delivered Aid across the Middle East since 1997
Founded in 1993, Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) has spent more than 30 years delivering humanitarian aid across the United States and abroad. Its first few years were primarily focused on domestic aid. IRUSA began providing aid to several Middle Eastern countries in 1997,...