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.

Africa First

32 countries

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

2M+

Lives Reached

Transforming lives through access to essential resources and support.

2,400+

water wells Built

Delivering clean, safe water to communities in need.

240+

educational centers

Creating spaces for learning, growth, and brighter futures.

4,000+

$7M+

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.

A man distributing green buckets to a line of women and children in colorful clothes outdoors at sunset.

Two women, one carrying a child and the other holding a basket on her head, near a mud wall outdoors.

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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.

Portrait of Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Moussa, President and CEO, smiling

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.

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WASH

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

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Health

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

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Education

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

Several men working with woodworking tools on wooden planks in a workshop.

Empowerment

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

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Food & Nutrition

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

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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.

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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.

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2020

First water wells and field operations launched

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

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2022

Six regional offices established across the continent

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

Children and students sitting together inside a classroom or community education center.

2024

Orphan sponsorship reaches 3,000+ children

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

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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.

The people behind
the mission

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

Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Moussa

President / CEO (Co-founder)

Dr.Hisham Gadallah

Chairman

Mirvat Kadour

Vice Chairman

Rahim inoussa

General Secretary

Ashraf Soliman

Treasurer

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).