Islamic Relief Albania

What Islamic Relief Albania does

Islamic Relief Albania is a Tirana-headquartered non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization operating as the Albanian branch of Islamic Relief Worldwide, which was founded in Birmingham, England in 1984. The organization was established in Albania in 1992 following the fall of communism — the first Islamic Relief office in the Balkans — and is registered with the Albanian Ministry of Public Administration under registration number J71306002E. It is led by Director Dr. Mohamed Soliman with a lean staff of 13 employees. The organization delivers a portfolio of humanitarian and development programs across Albania and selectively into North Macedonia and Kosovo, spanning orphan sponsorship, clean water access (wells, rainwater systems, micro-dams), food security (food parcels, iftar meals, Qurban meat distribution), education infrastructure (school construction, classroom equipping, teacher training), healthcare (hospital beds, ambulances, eye care, vaccinations), livelihood support (micro-loans, livestock, greenhouses), and emergency disaster response (notably the January 2026 Durrës flood operation).

The organization's core offering is its donation platform at donate.islamicrelief.al, which accepts one-time and recurring contributions across 19+ campaign categories including orphan sponsorship, Zakat, Qurban, Ramadan, water wells, winter warmth, emergency appeals, and Akika. Donation channels encompass the online portal, direct bank transfer in Albanian Lek and Euro (account details published), credit card, and in-person cash delivery at the Tirana office. There is no proprietary technology platform underlying operations; the website is a content and donation hub rather than a software product. Campaigns are anchored to the Islamic calendar (Ramadan, Eid al-Adha/Qurban) and are reinforced by community engagement events such as Halal Expo 2026, Blue Hour reading sessions with Mulliri Coffee at Namazgja Mosque, and marathon fundraisers.

The business model is donation-funded rather than commercial: all offerings to beneficiaries are free of charge, and revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions from individual donors, corporations, and institutional donors including project-restricted grants from Islamic Relief Canada and Islamic Relief Switzerland. Distribution is executed through direct partnerships with municipalities (Durrës, Peshkopi, Shkodër, Bulqizë, Tirana region), coordination with the National Civil Protection Agency and State Police during emergencies, mosque-based community collection points, and consortia with peer NGOs (World Vision Albania, Save the Children, Start Network). The organization reports material program outputs including 2,994 Qurban parcels across 13 Albanian cities, approximately 20 wells in water-scarce Tirana districts, 20 hospital beds to Gramsh City Hospital, and emergency aid to 1,800 flood-affected people in Durrës.

Name

Islamic Relief Albania

Legal name

Islamic Relief Albania

Website

https://islamicrelief.al

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Islamic Relief Albania is a Tirana-based non-profit humanitarian organization, established in 1992 as the Albanian branch of Islamic Relief Worldwide. It delivers orphan sponsorship, food security, clean water, healthcare, education, and emergency aid programs across Albania and the Balkans, funded entirely through charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Orphan sponsorship programs
• Emergency disaster relief
• Food security assistance
• Clean water projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Tirana

HQ country

Albania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Islamic Relief Albania generates revenue entirely through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional donors. Donors contribute via one-time or recurring donations through the website, bank transfer (Lek and Euro accounts), credit card, or in-person office delivery. Campaigns include orphan sponsorship, Ramadan food parcels, Qurban meat distribution, winter warmth, water well drilling, and general emergency relief. The organization also receives project-based funding from international Islamic Relief affiliates (Islamic Relief Canada, Islamic Relief Switzerland).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Islamic Relief Albania is a non-profit humanitarian organization that collects donations through its website, bank transfer, and in-person channels, then delivers free aid programs to vulnerable Albanian populations. Core offerings include orphan sponsorship (Bursa e Jetimit), Zakat and Sadaqah collection, Qurbani meat distribution, Ramadan food parcels, winter warmth assistance, water well drilling, healthcare equipment donation, school construction, and emergency flood/disaster response. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

Islamic Relief Albania is a humanitarian charity organization offering a comprehensive suite of donation services and humanitarian programs. The core offering is a donation platform enabling one-time and recurring contributions to various causes including orphan sponsorship (Bursa e Jetimit), Zakat collection, Qurbani programs, and emergency appeals. The organization delivers water access projects, food security programs, education support, healthcare services, and livelihood assistance. Seasonal campaigns include Winter Warmth and Ramadan programs. These services work together to provide comprehensive support from emergency response to sustainable development for families and orphans in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orphan Sponsorship (Bursa e Jetimit) Long-term sponsorship program for orphans and vulnerable children, providing shelter, food, education materials, healthcare access, Bajram gifts, summer camps, sports activities, day trips, and regular social worker visits.
• Qurbani Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million+ people provided Qurban meat in 34 countries
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Produkte Natyrale OfficialminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 February 2026Produkte Natyrale Official donated dates for the first iftar during Ramadan, distributed by Islamic Relief Albania along with Ramadan calendars at Namazgja Mosque.
• World Vision AlbaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Islamic Relief Albania and World Vision Albania coordinated a joint humanitarian response for 400 families affected by flooding in Durrës, distributing food parcels, hygiene kits, blankets, bedding, cooking stoves, and heaters to approximately 1,800 people across two administrative units.
• Save the Children in AlbaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Partnership with Save the Children in Albania as part of the emergency flood response in Durrës, working together to support 400 affected families with humanitarian aid.
• Start NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Start Network provided support for the Durrës flood emergency response, enabling Islamic Relief Albania to coordinate a rapid humanitarian intervention for 400 families.
• Bashkia Durrës (Durrës Municipality)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 January 2026Bashkia Durrës coordinated with Islamic Relief Albania during the flood emergency, enabling effective access and distribution of aid to affected communities in Katund i Ri and Sukth areas.
• Agjencia Kombëtare e Mbrojtjes Civile (National Civil Protection Agency)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 January 2026National Civil Protection Agency coordinated with Islamic Relief Albania during the Durrës flood response to ensure effective emergency aid delivery.
• Optika AjanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Optika Ajan provides free eye examinations and new quality eyeglasses for orphans registered in Islamic Relief Albania programs. The ongoing partnership, which began last year, directly improves orphans' eye health, school performance, and self-confidence.
• Mulliri CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 December 2025Mulliri Coffee partners with Islamic Relief Albania for the 'Blue Hour' (Ora Blu) community reading event held every Monday at Namazgja Mosque, fostering community engagement and human connection.
• Bashkia Peshkopi (Peshkopi Municipality)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 August 2023Director of Islamic Relief Albania, Dr. Mohamed Soliman, met with Peshkopi Mayor Rahim Spahiu to explore cooperation on humanitarian and developmental projects covering healthcare, education, water supply, and sewage systems.
• Bashkia e Shkodrës (Shkodër Municipality)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 July 2023Director Dr. Mohamed Soliman and Shkodër Mayor Benet Beci discussed cooperation including future projects: 2 ambulances, 1 water supply system, and at least 30 agricultural greenhouses for the city.
• Bashkia e Bulqizës (Bulqizë Municipality)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 July 2023Islamic Relief Albania donated to Bulqizë Municipality: 1 ambulance, 8 health centers (type A1 and A2), 1 water supply system, and 20 mini farms with 25 goats each for families in need.
• O.H Kalliri i MirësisëminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 April 2023O.H. Kalliri i Mirësisë is a partner organization in North Macedonia, working with Islamic Relief on projects in the region including the inauguration of 2 classrooms at Naim Frashëri School in Studeniçan.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Kryqi i Kuq Shqiptar (Albanian Red Cross): Albania's primary domestic humanitarian aid organization, providing emergency relief, disaster response, health programs, and social assistance nationwide. Most direct national peer with overlapping mission, beneficiary base, and government-coordinated emergency response mandate.
• World Vision Albania: Major international child-focused humanitarian NGO operating in Albania with comparable orphan sponsorship, emergency response, and community development programs. Coordinated directly with Islamic Relief Albania on the 2026 Durrës flood response, indicating overlapping beneficiary populations and delivery models.
• Caritas Albania: Faith-based (Catholic) humanitarian organization providing social services, emergency aid, and community development across Albania. Closely comparable faith-rooted humanitarian model serving similar vulnerable populations through donor-funded programs.
• Islamic Relief Kosovo: Sister-branch Islamic Relief office in Kosovo, established in 1999, operating with identical humanitarian model (orphan sponsorship, Qurban, Ramadan, water, emergency response). Direct operational peer with shared brand, programming framework, and Balkans regional coordination.
• Save the Children in Albania: International humanitarian organization delivering child-focused programs in Albania, including education, health, and emergency response. Joint partner in the Durrës flood intervention, with directly overlapping target segments (orphans, vulnerable families) and service offerings.
• Kalliri i Mirësisë (North Macedonia): Partner humanitarian organization in North Macedonia that collaborates with Islamic Relief on Balkan regional projects including education and orphan welfare. Direct operational peer in the regional Islamic humanitarian network.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Global parent organization headquartered in Birmingham, UK, operating in 40+ countries with 100+ offices. The Albania branch operates under this umbrella, sharing brand, programs, and donor network; Islamic Relief Worldwide is the broader incumbent with substantially larger scale.
• UNHCR Albania: UN refugee agency operating in Albania with overlapping humanitarian protection, emergency response, and assistance to vulnerable populations mandate. Comparable in serving displaced and at-risk families through coordinated aid delivery, though with a different legal-protection focus.
• UNICEF Albania: UN agency delivering child-focused humanitarian and development programs in Albania, including education, health, and child protection. Overlapping mission on orphans, education infrastructure, and emergency response for vulnerable children, with substantially larger institutional mandate and funding.

Emerging players

• Action Against Hunger Albania: International humanitarian organization focused on food security, water/sanitation, and nutrition — directly comparable to Islamic Relief Albania's food security, WASH, and emergency nutrition programming in the Albanian and broader Balkan context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/islamicreliefal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islamic-relief-albania

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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