Thanks to your generous donations to our Ramadan Relief appeal over the past month, we have been able to distribute nutritious Food Packs to widows, orphans and the elderly in 16 countries around the world. It’s not too late to donate and reap the rewards this Shahr Ramadan by helping to feed the vulnerable throughout the month from just £40/$60 USD for one Food Pack.
Razia Bibi’s Story:
Our partners have been on the ground, delivering these Food Packs to those most in need. In Pakistan, we have helped Razia bibi, a mother of 4 who lost her husband after he was bitten by a snake and the required lifesaving operation was not financial viable for them. After her husband passed away she was left penniless and widowed.
As a mother, she had a responsibility to feed her children, and she achieved this by taking on a job as a cleaner in the homes of others within her village. This was not adequate enough to support the family financially, and so the elder two daughters began selling hand fans in a bid to contribute to the costs of living.
As Razia bibi narrated her story, she explained how the combination of her and her daughters’ income was only barely enough. Receiving the Food Pack from WF-AID was extremely important in lifting the financial burden for this Holy month.
Ameera’s Story:
In Syria, we are supporting over thousands of orphans and widows who have lost their loved ones due to the ongoing conflict in the war-torn country. One of these widows is Ameera Qattan, who lost her husband due to the war. She has three disabled children who she looks after by herself. Your donations allow us to provide Ameera and her family with this Food Pack and provide them with some relief during the Holy month.
These are just two examples of the thousands of heart-breaking stories we have heard during our distribution this Shahr Ramadan. Your donations have reached countless people, who have now also felt the blessings of this Holy month.
Keep an eye out for our full Ramadan Relief report, which will include more details on how your donations have helped these families.