Hilton Foundation Awards $500,000 to Islamic Relief for Shelter for Pakistan Earthquake Victims

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to Islamic Relief to help Pakistan earthquake victims with short-term and long-term shelter. The Hilton Foundation grant is the first and only grant awarded to Islamic Relief by a U.S. foundation for Pakistan earthquake relief projects.

The deadly earthquake in Pakistan, which struck last October, has killed over 79,000 people, and left over 3 million people homeless. Aid workers on the ground fear casualties could rise even further as displaced people without adequate food, shelter or healthcare will soon face the harsh Himalayan winter.