Faith & Little Hearts

This November, I will be volunteering with Islamic Relief Canada on a very special journey to Makkah and Madinah, accompanying Syrian and Uyghur refugee orphans and their guardians, many of whom are widowed mothers on their long-awaited Umrah pilgrimage.
These families have experienced unimaginable loss, displacement, and hardship. For these children, this journey is about more than visiting the holy cities. It is an opportunity to experience joy, healing, spiritual connection, and a sense of belonging.
As a volunteer, I will be there to support and accompany these families throughout their journey, helping with their needs, creating moments of connection, and sharing in their spiritual experience.
My hope is to bring comfort to little hearts that have already experienced so much, and to remind these children that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten.

Your support can help make this journey possible. Every contribution, no matter the amount, can help provide an orphan and their guardian with the opportunity to experience Umrah and create memories filled with faith, hope, and love.
Together, we can turn hardship into hope, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of these children.

May Allah bless every person who contributes, shares this campaign, or makes dua for these families. May Allah multiply the reward of every donation, accept every sincere intention, and make every contribution a source of barakah, healing, and lasting الخير. May He reward you abundantly for helping bring hope to these little hearts. Ameen. 🤲

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.