IOM, Human Concern International sign Sh129 million agreement to tackle human trafficking
IOM's Chief of Staff, Mohammed Abdiker, added that the agreement represents a meaningful step in strengthening the organisation's partnerships with faith-inspired organisations committed to dignity, freedom, and protection for all.
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Human Concern International (HCI), Canada's oldest Muslim relief organisation, have signed a $1 million (Sh129,195,707.8) Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen protection systems and deliver vital humanitarian assistance to people affected by crisis, displacement, and human trafficking.
The partnership marks a new phase of collaboration between the two entities towards the protection of vulnerable communities worldwide.
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"Grounded in Islamic values and practices, particularly Zakat and Sadaqah, this partnership embodies the shared commitment to confront exploitation and uphold human dignity. Through this collaboration, IOM and HCI reaffirm their joint commitment to eradicating human trafficking, combating all forms of exploitation, and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable populations," said IOM in a statement.
IOM's Chief of Staff, Mohammed Abdiker, added that the agreement represents a meaningful step in strengthening the organisation's partnerships with faith-inspired organisations committed to dignity, freedom, and protection for all.
"It reinforces the power of faith-based collaboration in addressing the root causes of exploitation and ensuring that no one is left behind. Together with HCI, we can translate compassion into tangible action for people affected by crises across the world," he said.
The partnership further builds on the establishment of IOM's Islamic Philanthropy Fund (IPF) in February 2025, which channels faith-motivated giving towards humanitarian action worldwide and complements IOM's broader efforts to engage with a wide range of actors to deliver principled humanitarian assistance.
Mahmuda Khan, Global Chief Executive Officer of Human Concern International, noted that no single organisation can address these challenges alone; hence, the solution lies in co-creating responses and bringing together the experience, compassion, and reach of NGOs, and partnering directly with communities on the ground.
"Through this collaboration with IOM, we are demonstrating how shared values and collective action can protect human dignity where it is most at risk. We are living in a time of unprecedented and overlapping crises, conflict, displacement, economic instability, and climate shocks, all of which are deepening the vulnerability of millions to exploitation and abuse," he added
The partnership will boost IOM's ongoing efforts to protect communities at risk of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation in Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, and Ukraine.
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