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Rahma International

Kuwait-based international Islamic charity organization operating in 42 countries.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Rahma International (Al-Rahma International) is a Kuwait-based charitable organization founded in 1982 as the first charity committee of the Social Reform Society (Jam'iyat al-Islah al-Ijtima'i). Initially named the Islamic World Committee, it later adopted the name "Al-Rahma International" and expanded its humanitarian work to 42 countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe, either through administrative offices or through partnerships with local organizations and associations. The organization's vision is to be the leading non-governmental charity institution in the Arab world in terms of the comprehensiveness of its projects—quantitatively, qualitatively, and geographically—and the breadth of its revenues. Its mission focuses on alleviating the suffering of Islamic peoples and minorities, achieving community development, and contributing to human rehabilitation in its areas of operation. Rahma International has received numerous awards and recognitions, including first place in Forbes' list of the most transparent charities in the Arab world in 2012, the second-place prize in Kuwait's competition for enriching electronic content, and the "Knight" medal from the President of Djibouti in 2015. The organization continues to operate as a private charitable institution under the Social Reform Society.

History

Rahma International traces its origins to the early 1980s, when the Social Reform Society in Kuwait began to consider establishing a charitable and relief role in the Islamic world. In 1982, the first charity committee of the Society was founded under the name "Islamic World Committee." This committee later evolved into Rahma International, which expanded its humanitarian activities across the globe. Over more than three decades, Rahma International has reached 42 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe, either through its own administrative offices or through partnerships and cooperation with local organizations and associations. The organization has received numerous awards and honors, including first place in Forbes' list of the most transparent charities in the Arab world in 2012, the second-place prize in Kuwait's competition for enriching electronic content, the Gulf Cooperation Council Award for Sustainable Development in 2012 (Yemen office), the Pioneering Civil Institution in Social Work Award from the Gulf Cooperation Council Ministers of Social Affairs (2010), the "Commander" medal from the Prime Minister of Djibouti (2011), the "Palmira Star" award from Oxford University for the Kuwaiti-Kyrgyz University (2010), a certificate from UNMIK for its work in Kosovo (2003), and the "Knight" medal from the President of Djibouti (2015).

  • 2016

    Won second place in Kuwait's competition for enriching electronic content.

  • 2015

    Received the 'Knight' medal, the highest honor in Djibouti, from President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh.

  • 2012

    Ranked first in Forbes' list of the most transparent charities in the Arab world.

  • 2012

    Yemen office received the Gulf Cooperation Council Award for Sustainable Development.

  • 2011

    Received the 'Commander' medal, the highest honor in Djibouti, from Prime Minister Dileita Mohamed Dileita.

  • 2010

    Awarded the Pioneering Civil Institution in Social Work Award by the Gulf Cooperation Council Ministers of Social Affairs.

  • 2010

    Received the 'Palmira Star' award from Oxford University for the Kuwaiti-Kyrgyz University established by Rahma International in Kyrgyzstan.

  • 2003

    Received certificate from UNMIK for outstanding work in managing the Kuwait Residential Complex in Kosovo.

  • 1982

    First charity committee of the Social Reform Society founded as the Islamic World Committee, later becoming Rahma International.

Products and positioning

Leading non-governmental charity institution in the Arab world, known for transparency and comprehensive humanitarian projects.

Product categories. Humanitarian aid · Community development projects · Orphan sponsorship · Water well projects · Mosque construction · Educational support

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