Born from a belief that every life deserves dignity

Since 2019, Africa Relief and Community Development has been working alongside the most vulnerable communities across Africa, delivering clean water, healthcare, education, and hope across 32 countries.

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32 countries

ARCD has 6 regional offices in Africa, embedding teams to understand local context and build trust.

1.1 million

Lives Reached

Transforming lives through access to essential resources and support.

1,500+

water wells Built

Delivering clean, safe water to communities in need.

150+

educational centers

Creating spaces for learning, growth, and brighter futures.

3,000+

Sponsored orphans,

Care and opportunities for a better tomorrow.

$7 million+

In-Kind Donations

Mobilizing vital resources to maximize community impact.

The principles that
guide everything we do

We don't start with programs. We start with people and with a clear commitment to what they deserve.

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MISSION

“Facilitating Dignity to Vulnerable African Communities.”

We create global partnerships to improve African families' lives through sustainable initiatives.

VISION

“Dignity for Vulnerable Communities in Africa”

African communities restore dignity through culturally sensitive interventions.

How We Create Sustainable
and Lasting Impact

We focus on what drives lasting change working with partners, empowering communities, and delivering solutions that address both urgent needs and long-term challenges.

Mobilize & partner

Work collaboratively with the international humanitarian community to improve the lives of African women and children.

Empower & protect

Protect the dignity of individuals and their local communities giving people agency over their own futures.

Immediate & lasting impact

Deliver both emergency relief and long-term development programs that address root causes, not just symptoms.

We started ARCD to help communities with resilience and talent access basics like clean water, schools, and doctors.

Dr. Mohamed Moussa

President & Executive Director, ARCD

Six programs.
One purpose.

Every Africa Relief program is designed to protect dignity, respond to urgent needs, and strengthen communities for the future.

WASH

Building sustainable access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene support for rural communities.

Health

Expanding access to medical care, health facilities, cataract surgeries, supplies, and local health system support.

Education

Creating safer learning environments through schools, scholarships, supplies, and community education spaces.

Empowerment

Helping families move toward self-reliance through vocational training, microfinance, and livelihood support.

Food & Nutrition

Providing food assistance, Ramadan baskets, Qurbani distribution, and nutrition support for vulnerable families.

Orphan Sponsorship

Supporting orphaned children with family-based care, education, wellbeing monitoring, and essential support.

From a New Jersey office
to 32 countries

ARCD started its journey in 2019, fueled by a small but passionate team and big dreams.

2019

ARCD is founded in New Jersey

A small team with a large ambition: bring sustainable relief and development to Africa's most underserved communities.

2020

First water wells and field operations launched

The WASH program takes root, with initial well construction in East and West Africa communities.

2022

Six regional offices established across the continent

On-the-ground presence expands, enabling ARCD to serve communities in 32 countries directly.

2024

Orphan sponsorship reaches 3,000+ children

The sponsorship program grows into a holistic model covering education, health, and psychosocial support.

2025

1.1 million lives reached and $7M+ in in-kind donations

A milestone year and a foundation for scaling WASH, healthcare, and education across Sub-Saharan Africa.

5 regional offices. 32 countries. Communities, not just countries.

ARCD operates from five regional offices across Africa, embedding teams in communities to understand local context and build trust.

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The people behind
the mission

ARCD is led by a dedicated team of professionals committed to transparent, effective humanitarian work across Africa.

Dr. Mohamed Moussa

President

Mirvat Kadour

Vice President

Dr.Hisham Gadallah

Chairman

Ashraf Soliman

Treasurer

Rahim inoussa

General Secretary

Qadri Abdallah

Member

Dr. Amin  Elmalah

Member

OUR SCHOLARS

At ARCD, we collaborate with a diverse group of scholars to ensure our work and the information we share remain aligned with Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh).

Dr. Saad Gewida

SH. mohammed elhuaizy

Dr. Mohammed Elbenni

Br. Hatim Abdelftah Said

Sh. Hassan Saleh

Sh. Said Elkasaby

Sh. Ramadan Elsabagh

Dr. Ali Metawee

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Voices from
the Ground

Stay informed with real stories, insights, and updates from the communities we serve.

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Islamic Giving

May 20, 2026

ARCD Impact in Figures: Changing Lives Across Africa

What does real change look like? Not in theory, but on the ground, in the communities where children drink clean water for the first time, where a mother delivers safely in a clinic that didn't exist a decade ago, or where a young woman opens a small business after completing vocational training.

Islamic Giving

May 20, 2026

Best Qurbani/Udhiyah Charities to Donate to in Africa in 2026

Every Eid ul Adha, Muslims around the world fulfill one of the most powerful acts of worship in the Islamic calendar i.e. Qurbani, also known as Udhiyah. It is more than a ritual; it is a lifeline. For millions of families across Africa, the Qurbani meat your donation provides may be the only protein-rich meal they receive all year.

Islamic Giving

May 20, 2026

Qurbani Donations for Africa 2026: Fighting Hunger and Providing Care

Eid ul-Adha 2026 is right around the corner. In communities across sub-Saharan Africa, families are wondering whether they will eat that day, not because of indifference from the world, but because the hunger crisis gripping the continent has never been more acute.

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