More Than a Journey — A Memory for a Lifetime

For many orphans, childhood carries realities no child should have to carry — loss, absence, uncertainty, and dreams that can feel far beyond reach.

Through QE – Umrah for Orphans, our school community is coming together to help make one extraordinary dream possible: giving orphaned children the opportunity to experience the sacred journey of Umrah.

This is more than providing the cost of a trip. It is giving a child the opportunity to stand before the Kaaba, raise their hands in prayer, and experience moments of faith, peace, belonging, and hope that may remain in their heart long after they return home.

Every contribution, regardless of its size, becomes part of something much greater. It tells a child: You are seen. You are remembered. You matter. You are not alone.

Your generosity can become part of a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Together, we can transform compassion into action and help open the door to a sacred experience that may otherwise remain only a dream.
From our Queen Elizabeth School community, thank you for standing with us and for believing in the power of giving.
May every contribution bring an orphan one step closer to the Kaaba, one step closer to a cherished prayer, and one step closer to a moment they may carry in their heart forever.

Support the cost of Umrah of an orphan and their widowed mother

Islamic Relief Canada is dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities through a range of impactful initiatives. These include organizing Umrah for orphans and their widowed mothers in the community, allowing them to complete an integral act of worship. Your generous contributions play a vital role in empowering the vulnerable in the communities and fostering their long-term development. Together, we can bring hope and relief to those who need it most. Join us in making a meaningful difference.

Who Are We?

The Inspire volunteer abroad program at Islamic Relief Canada is a unique opportunity that provides hands-on education to volunteers on the field and at home. Over the past 7 years, we have taken 61 cohorts to 14 different countries to learn from our teams and right-holders on the ground. This program focuses on having volunteers raise donations and awareness while allowing them to serve their communities locally and globally.

What is this for?

Inspire Umrah is a powerful new initiative by Islamic Relief Canada that brings together the spirit of compassion and the sacred journey of faith. This unique program sends Turkish, Syrian, and Uyghur orphaned children and widowed mothers to perform their long-awaited Umrah.

For many of them, this is not only a spiritual milestone; it’s a healing experience after years of hardship, displacement, and grief.
Your donation will help cover essential costs of Umrah for the orphans and widows, including travel, accommodation, spiritual guidance, and basic needs during the trip. Give the gift of peace, prayer, and purpose - and be part of a journey that restores dignity, uplifts hearts, and transforms lives.

What will I be doing?

During this sacred journey, volunteers will:
Accompany and assist orphans and their guardians during the Umrah pilgrimage
Support logistical coordination and ensure the comfort and safety of participants
Create moments of connection and care through group reflections, supplications, and bonding activities
Engage in spiritual mentorship, helping young participants understand and appreciate the rituals of Umrah
Reflect as a group on the meaning of service, sacrifice, and compassion in Islam

Inspire Program

Islamic Relief Canada’s Volunteer Abroad Programs are a unique way to contribute to some of IR Canada’s international projects. Before volunteering abroad, selected volunteers to raise funds that go directly to the project they will be assisting with.
While on the field study, volunteers will be part of a collaborative program where they will take part in several activities, including peer-to-peer learning opportunities, food distributions, beneficiary home visits, and building refurbishment.
This experience allows volunteers to see an existing IR Canada project, contribute to the project through their fundraising efforts, and positively interact with beneficiaries and project staff.