Islamic Aid is a relief and development charity working to make immediate and lasting improvements to the lives of people affected by poverty, war and disaster. Islamic Aid believes that the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. Islamic Aid is working in many parts of the world to bring change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. Islamic Aid provides urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the root effects of poverty as well as its root causes. Islamic Aid has a '100% Policy' - that means every penny given, goes to help the poor.