About Us

ARF is dedicated to delivering timely humanitarian assistance and long-term development solutions to communities facing poverty, conflict, and displacement across Africa.

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WHAT WE DO

Helping Today . Helping Tomorrow

African Relief Fund provides humanitarian aid in regions where essential assistance is needed. We deliver impactful development programmes across key sectors including education, clean water, agriculture, healthcare, orphan care, emergency relief, and skills training.

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Who are we

Standing With Communities in Crisis

African Relief Fund is a UK-based humanitarian organisation, driven by Islamic values of compassion, dignity, and social responsibility.

We implement aid and development programmes across the African continent, particularly in regions affected by natural disasters, conflict, and displacement. These crises often force families to flee their homes, leaving them without access to food, shelter, or healthcare.

Over the past 25+ years, our projects have supported hundreds of thousands of displaced people, providing them with essential aid and restoring hope during times of hardship.

Where We Work

A Trusted Presence Where Help Is Needed Most

Established in 1996, ARF operates through primary offices in the UK (London and Birmingham) and Somalia (Mogadishu). We implement programmes directly through our field offices located in major cities across Somalia.

To reach vulnerable communities in rural and hard-to-access areas, we work in close partnership with local NGOs and governmental organisations across Kenya, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Zimbabwe, Djibouti, Puntland, and Jubaland.

Our core focus is the Horn of Africa, where we respond to humanitarian needs in refugee camps in Kenya, drought-affected regions of Eastern Ethiopia, and communities across Somalia. With decades of regional experience and strong local networks, we design and deliver targeted, appropriate, and effective aid programmes.

Our Purpose & Direction

At African Relief Fund, our mission and vision guide everything we do — from emergency relief to long-term development. Rooted in compassion and driven by responsibility, we work to uplift vulnerable communities and create lasting change across Africa.

  • Alleviate poverty and hardship across Africa through life-changing support
  • Deliver impactful programmes in education, healthcare, and livelihoods
  • Empower vulnerable communities with dignity, compassion, and hope
  • Prioritise support for orphans, widows, and displaced families
  • Future where every community has sustainable access to food, healthcare, and education
  • Reduced poverty-related diseases and improved quality of life
  • Protection and support for vulnerable children and families
  • Long-term development that enables communities to thrive independently
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OUR VALUES

Values That Guide Our Work

African Relief Fund is founded on Islamic principles of brotherhood and social responsibility, inspired by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

“None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”

We provide unconditional support to people facing crises in a dignified, respectful, and honourable way.

Altruism

To love and benefit others as we would ourselves, and to assist those in desperate need.

Integrity

To deliver humanitarian projects with honesty, sincere intention, humility, and ethical responsibility.

Collaboration

To partner with like-minded organisations to strengthen impact and ease harsh living conditions.

Guardianship

To manage donations with the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and trust.

Innovation

To remain responsive and flexible in an ever-changing environment, delivering efficient, sustainable programmes that reflect local needs and realities.

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