Habib Malik ― Our Edinburgh Muslim community-friends, families and neighbours organised a fundraising dinner and an auction on Sunday, 22nd April in aid of the children of Palestine. I was also requested not only to attend but also to host and fundraise on the... (More)
Habib Malik ― In the budget last month, our UK Chancellor Mr Osborne announced measures to reduce the amount of tax relief a person can claim. The new cap on tax relief will limit to £50,000 or 25% of income the amount of tax relief a taxpayer may claim.I,... (More)
Habib Malik ― Evening of Inspiration, Islamic Relief’s annual fundraising concert, was once again held between the 4th and the 9th of April. The event held over five cities; Bradford, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester and London, saw over 9000 guests of all... (More)
Habib Malik ― In August 2011 during East Africa droughts, I visited Islamic Relief’s emergency and development projects in Northern Kenya. During one of my travels on the ‘road’ I came across Salah and Hassan, 2 young people with the burden of... (More)
Habib Malik ― Thinkers and philosophers of all ages have expressed varying opinions as regard to women status and position in the society, making her a storm centre of acute controversy. In spite of the overwhelming significance of women role in maintaining a... (More)
Habib Malik ― I spent last two weeks in Pakistan. During this period I travelled in Punjab and Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, spoke to many locals on various topics including, politics, economy, terrorism, corruption, cricket and so on. I came across many Sindhi, Balochi,... (More)
Habib Malik ― There is no less number of gatherings, conferences, and functions I attended enjoyed and rejoiced for a very long time but I believe my last weekend has added some incredibly bright and amazing moments into my memory. On this weekend I had the... (More)
Habib Malik ― Looking back at 2011, I can think of so many challenges, countless national and international issues, big disasters, mighty political changes especially in the Arab end of the world, shameful failures, marvellous successes, needful lessons and... (More)
Habib Malik ― Quest for a prosperous and independent future never ends universally. Individuals as well as nations are always driven by the hunger for a better future. The best thing about future is that it never ends its limits. It is always laid in front of... (More)
Habib Malik ― Throughout my work for more than a decade in the humanitarian sector I have been to countless charity gatherings, functions, events and workshops. I have conducted and hosted a number of fund raising events for Islamic Relief but the round-off dinner... (More)
Habib Malik ― For the past nine years, I have been actively involved in Islamic Relief; from fundraising to hosting events to taking part in projects around the world. As much as I enjoy what I do, my role is not possible without the help of Islamic Relief... (More)
Habib Malik ― In the summer of 2010, Pakistan was hit by severe floods which, according to UN was‘the greatest humanitarian crisis in recent history’. I was able, as part of Islamic Relief, to visit the flood stricken areas in Khyber Pukhtoon khawa,... (More)
Habib Malik ― I spent my Eid day in the blistering heat of Banadir Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; a place of trauma, suffering and pain. Before me, I saw mothers with their children and children without their mothers looking around with empty eyes. With... (More)
Habib Malik ― It’s a bright, sunny day in London. Looking out of my hotel room window, I notice every minute there is at least one plane taking off and landing at Heathrow, London. Some passengers probably going on holidays, some back to work and others may... (More)
Habib Malik ― Today is World Humanitarian Day, a day set to raise awareness about Aid workers, their work, their contribution in helping the needy, the challenges they face in raising funds, accessing disaster areas, delivering relief and development programs... (More)
Habib Malik ― Sat, 13th Aug 2011 9am- On our way to Griftu Hospital, Wajir West- I am getting use to travelling now on these sandy road tracks, a lot bumpy but what is scary and equally surprising for me is the great speed at which my driver Edin is shifting this... (More)
Habib Malik ― Today my plan is to visit one of Islamic Relief’s water programme site here in the Northern Kenya.After early morning briefings at our regional office in Wajir I am setting off on our land rover 4 x 4 with a translator and driver towards Hadado... (More)
Habib Malik ― Thursday 5am- It is an early morning start, heading to Wilson airport, Nairobi flying to Wajir on ECHO flight. I am the first passenger to arrive in the car park of the airport. Apart from the security people no one else is here. Even the single... (More)
Habib Malik ― Well I was hoping to hear some good news this morning about my departure to Wajir, North Kenya but no luck. I am told due to heavy air passenger load I am added on a waiting list. The frustrating thing is that there is only one flight to wajir per... (More)
Habib Malik ― Once again Africa has called me. This time it is East Africa which is suffering droughts, famine and hunger. I have been monitoring the media reports and was expecting a call from my Islamic Relief UK office requesting me to head out to Kenya and... (More)
Habib Malik ― Our Scotland branch of Islamic Relief will be marking the anniversary of the devastating Pakistan floods with an event in the Glasgow city council on July 25, where I will be thanking the Scottish public for their generous response to the devastating... (More)
Habib Malik ― Our Scottish Government is funding Islamic Relief’s microfinance programme in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. I am personally monitoring the programme and have met a number of programme beneficiaries during my past few visits to Rawalpindi. I am very... (More)
Habib Malik ― There is no doubt that the youth have been at the centre of the political change taking place in the Arab world. The youth are serving as the catalyst for the eruption in the streets and squares. What has been called a generation empowered by new... (More)
Habib Malik ― With the Scottish elections now over, I would like to take this opportunity to warm heartedly congratulate Humza Yousaf (SNP) and Hanzala Malik (Labour) the 2 new members of the Scottish Parliament. I have known both since 2003 and recognise their... (More)
Habib Malik ― Having spent 2 weeks in Pakistan I am on the PIA flight PK 785 today heading back to UK.I had 2 main reasons to visit Pakistan this time; to show BBC (look East) Islamic Relief’s floods related rehabilitation and reconstruction work funded by... (More)
Habib Malik ― Last friday just before I left Glasgow for Pakistan, I collected the keys for two fire brigade engines which were kindly donated to Islamic Relief from the Strathclyde Fire and Rescue services. The two engines will be given to Rescue 1122 in Lahore... (More)
Habib Malik ― Our Prime Minister David Cameron is on a ‘mission’. His mission is to make the Big Society idea succeed. Charities and voluntary organisations are invited to become part of the Big Society. He would like to see charities and voluntary... (More)
Habib Malik ― I was in Pakistan about 2 weeks ago. This was my 4th visit to the Pakistan flood zone since the devastating floods hit 1/5 of Pakistani land and affected incredibly 21 million people. One of my reasons to visit the flood affected areas and people was... (More)