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Baitulmaal Provides Fresh Meat to 2K Tanzanian Families in Need 

DODOMA, TANZANIA June 10, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat, providing 11,880 meals to impoverished families across Tanzania during Udhiyah.

Approximately 2,376  families received fresh meat from locally-sourced, humanely-slaughtered cows. 

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included the elderly, people with disabilities, and children. 

“An elderly woman held her hands together and whispered her thanks,”said Sherif. “She hadn’t had a proper meal in days, and today she felt cared for and remembered.”

According to the World Bank, nearly 26 percent of Tanzania’s population lives below the national poverty line, highlighting the ongoing challenges many families face in accessing sufficient food and nutrition.

If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit  johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Baitulmaal Provides Fresh Meat for 3,000 Meals to Families in Sudan

KHARTOUM STATE, SUDAN June 10, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat that provided 3,000 meals to vulnerable families across Sudan during the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 600 families received fresh meat from locally-sourced, humanely-slaughtered cows. 

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included the elderly, women and children. 

“During this sacred season, providing fresh meat to families in need is our way of practicing our faith —to care for the vulnerable and share our blessings,” said Sherif.  

According to UNICEF, over 1.3 million children suffer from malnutrition in Sudan, with more than 17,000 children facing severe acute malnutrition.

In addition to delivering fresh meat during Udhiyah, Baitulmaal has delivered Ramadan food packages in Sudan. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 12K Meals Distributed to Families in Somalia

GALKAYO, SOMALIA June 8, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 12,000 meals to impoverished families in Somalia as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 2,000 families living in the Mudug region of Galmudug State each received fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered sheep.

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries were internally displaced people from Harhar camp, women, children, and the elderly.

“Every year, Udhiyah reminds us how something as simple as fresh meat can bring dignity and celebration to families who have lost everything,” Sherif said. “It’s more than a meal—it’s hope.”

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an estimated 80 percent of Somalia’s population relies on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods—sectors that have been heavily impacted by prolonged droughts and rising inflation, deepening food insecurity across the country.

In addition to providing fresh meat for Udhiyah, Baitulmaal has also distributed Ramadan food packages in Somalia. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 900 Meals Distributed in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO June 10, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 900 meals to impoverished families in Mexico as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 180 families living in Mexico City, Toluca, Puebla and Tecámac, received fresh meat from locally-sourced, humanely-slaughtered sheep and cows to celebrate Eid with dignity.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, senior manager of domestic programs at Baitulmaal,most of the beneficiaries were single mothers, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

“Seeing the joy and relief on people’s faces when they receive fresh meat reminds us why this work matters”, Sohail said. “We are grateful to our donors that allow us to support people in need around the world.” 

According to the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL), over 46 percent  of Mexico’s population lives in poverty, with limited access to adequate food and nutrition.

Baitulmaal has also been in Mexico delivering food assistance to families in need during Ramadan season. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

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Baitulmaal Distributes 4K Iftar Meals in Gaza on Day of Arafah 

GAZA, PALESTINE June 6, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed 4,000 iftar meals to displaced  families in Gaza on the Day of Arafah during the sacred Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.

Approximately 800 families across northern and southern Gaza received iftar meals to break their fast with a warm meal.  According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, Baitulmaal Kitchens continue to provide food despite an ongoing blockade on humanitarian aid. 

“It is heartbreaking how many people are suffering from hunger in Gaza right now,” Sherif said. “We are grateful to our donors for continuing to support our efforts in Gaza. Every meal makes a difference.”

According to the World Food Programme, 9 out of 10 people in Gaza face food insecurity and cannot afford sufficient nutritious food.

In addition to distributing food, Baitulmaal has been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing food, emergency aid, clean water, psychosocial support, Ramadan food packages, and hygiene supplies.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

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Baitulmaal Provides Fresh Meat for 4K Meals to Families and Orphans in Kyrgyz Republic

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC June 10, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat that provided 4,000 meals to vulnerable families across Kyrgyz Republic during the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 800 families received fresh meat from locally-sourced, humanely-slaughtered cows. 

According to Elora Bashir, senior manager of program operations at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included the elderly, orphans, women, people with disabilities and children. 

“It’s inspiring to know that our efforts put nutritious meals on the tables of families who need them most this Udhiyah season,” said Bashir.

According to the World Food Programme (WFP), over one-third of Kyrgyzstan’s population cannot afford a nutritious diet, and 72 percent of households rely on survival strategies to meet their basic needs.

If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Baitulmaal Delivered Food for 150K Ramadan Meals to Families in Lebanon

SIDON, LEBANON MARCH 31, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 150,000 meals to vulnerable families living in Sidon and Arsal during the holy month of Ramadan.

Approximately 500 families each received essential food packages containing rice, halawah, zaatar, tea, lentils, pasta, canned goods and cooking oil. 

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries were orphan families, women, and Lebanese and Syrian refugees.

“The smiles, the gratitude, the sense of relief—it all showed how much a simple meal can mean to someone,” Sherif said. 

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, nearly 90% of Syrian refugee families in Lebanon live in extreme poverty, often relying entirely on humanitarian aid to survive.

In addition to providing Ramadan food packages in Lebanon, Baitulmaal has also provided fresh meat for Udhiyah, winter relief, emergency health kits and medical supplies, and installed electric generators to provide water. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Families in Palestine Receive Food for 3.7M Meals During Ramadan 

JERUSALEM, PALESTINE March 29, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently completed the distribution of food packages that provided more than 3.7 million meals to families living in Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza during the Ramadan Season. 

Approximately 12,200 families each received essential food packages containing staples such as rice, tea, lentils, pasta, canned goods and cooking oil. Additionally, 36,000 hot meals were distributed during a community iftar, where families gathered to break their fast in Jerusalem  and the Gaza Strip. 

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included orphans, displaced people, women, the elderly and people with disabilities.

“Seeing families smile from side to side is truly fulfilling,” Sherif said. “This aid didn’t just provide meals—it strengthened bonds, faith and a deep sense of belonging.”

According to the United Nations, more than 75 percent of the population in the Gaza Strip continues to face acute food insecurity, a situation driven by prolonged blockade restrictions, limited access to markets and essential goods, and widespread poverty.  

In addition to providing Ramadan food packages, Baitulmaal has been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing education support, emergency aid and healthcare, in addition to operating 400 water tanks in Gaza. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

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Baitulmaal Delivered Food for 120K Ramadan Meals in Togo

LOME, TOGO March 27, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 120,000 meals to underserved families living in Togo during the month of Ramadan.

Food packages containing essentials such as rice, pasta, beans, canned goods, and cooking oil were provided to 500 families in Lome and Sokodé. Additionally, 1,000 hot meals were distributed during a community iftar, where families gathered to break their fast.

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included orphans, displaced families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. 

“Farming is a way of life in Togo, but hunger is still common,” Sherif said. “This aid lives up to the Islamic principle of sharing what we have with those in need.”

According to the UN World Food Programme, Togo’s economy heavily depends on agriculture, employing 60% of the labor force, yet food insecurity remains a major challenge.

In addition to providing Ramadan food packages, Baitulmaal has also provided fresh meat for Udhiyah, in Togo. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

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Food for Over 150K Meals Distributed to Families in Nigeria

LAGOS, NIGERIA March 27, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 150,000 meals to families in need living in Nigeria during the Ramadan season.

Approximately 500 families in Kanos, Lagos and Maiduguri each received food packages containing staples such as rice, pasta, beans, canned goods and cooking oil. Additionally, 1,000 hot meals were distributed during a community iftar, where families gathered to break their fast. 

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included orphans, women, displaced families and the elderly. 

“Many of the families we served hadn’t had a proper meal in days,” Sherif said. “To be able to help them break their fast with dignity during Ramadan—it meant everything.”

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Nigeria continues to face extensive humanitarian challenges, with an estimated 33 million people projected to experience food insecurity during the 2025 period of food scarcity.

In addition to providing Ramadan food packages, Baitulmaal has also provided fresh meat for Udhiyah in Nigeria. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

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