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Posted on May 12, 2023March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Families in Togo Receive Ramadan Packages for 24,000 Meals

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LOME, TOGO May 12, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 24,000 meals to families in Togo in time for the Ramadan season.

The charity delivered food packages to 100 families struggling with food insecurity. The packages included items such as rice, pasta, sugar, canned goods, tea and cooking oil.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal, Togo is among a growing list of countries that the charity is expanding its relief efforts into.

“Baitulmaal has been working on various projects in Africa with the generous support of our donors,” Sohail said. “They have enabled us to reach more people in even more countries during the blessed month of Ramadan this year.”

Baitulmaal delivered more than 3.6 million meals to those in need around the world in Ramadan. The charity has expanded into Togo, Ghana and Nigeria in recent years, in addition to other countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Mexico. To learn more about or contribute to relief efforts in these countries, 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 Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Posted on May 11, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Displaced Syrian Families Receive 143,220 Meals in Ramadan

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IDLIB, SYRIA May 11, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 143,220 meals to displaced Syrian families in time for the Ramadan fasting season.

Families living in tent settlements in Ma’arat Masrin in Syria’s northern countryside received the food packages. The packages contained items such as flour, sugar, oil, rice, lentils, chickpeas and canned goods that will help feed a family during the holy month.

Baitulmaal has been on the ground in Turkiye-controlled northern Syria mobilizing aid to survivors of the deadly earthquakes that rocked the region less than two months before Ramadan. In addition to food, clothing and medical supplies, Baitulmaal has been improving access to water and sanitation in Syria and bringing hope through education.

This Ramadan, Baitulmaal delivered food packages for more than 3.6 million meals worldwide. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on May 10, 2023March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Families in Nigeria Receive Food for 24,000 Meals in Ramadan

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ABUJA, NIGERIA May 10, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 24,000 meals to families in Nigeria in time for the Ramadan season.

The charity delivered food packages to 100 families struggling with food insecurity. The packages included items such as rice, pasta, sugar, canned goods, tea and cooking oil.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal, Nigeria is among a growing list of countries that the charity is expanding its relief efforts into.

“Baitulmaal began digging water wells in Nigeria to help provide safe, clean drinking water to communities in need,” Sohail said. “Our donors’ ongoing support for our work in the region has enabled us to expand our efforts and help provide other aid such as food assistance this year.”

Baitulmaal delivered more than 3.6 million meals to those in need around the world in Ramadan. The charity has expanded into Nigeria in recent years, in addition to other countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Mexico. To learn more about or contribute to relief efforts in these countries, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on May 9, 2023March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Food for More Than 100,000 Ramadan Meals Distributed in Mexico

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO May 9, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provide 111,000 meals to families in Mexico in time for the Ramadan season.

Food packages were distributed to approximately 515 families, 80 percent of which are single-mother households. The packages included items such as rice, flour, pasta, canned goods and cooking oil.

According to the Pew Research Center, there are an estimated 840,000 Muslims in Latin America, and this number is growing. As minorities, many struggle to practice their faith and meet their needs amidst the region’s growing poverty levels. Baitulmaal has been in the region providing food assistance to families in need.

Baitulmaal delivered food packages for more than 3.6 million meals worldwide this Ramadan. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on May 8, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

More Than 200,000 Ramadan Meals Distributed in Afghanistan

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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN May 8, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 202,500 meals to families in Afghanistan in time for the Ramadan season.

Food packages containing items such as rice, flour and cooking oil helped provide daily Ramadan meals to approximately 3,375 individuals. According to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal, more than 50 percent of children who received the food assistance were orphans.

“Poverty and malnutrition is widespread in Afghanistan,” Sohail said. “Children are growing up with less resources and support after many crises in Afghanistan, but we have been empowered by our donors to reach families in need this Ramadan.”

Afghans have faced multiple challenges over the years, from political upheavals to weather emergencies, that have disrupted access to food, clean water and shelter. According to the UN, over half of Afghanistan’s population are in acute food insecurity, with 8.4 million people facing emergency level food insecurity – the highest number in the world.

In addition to providing food and emergency aid in Afghanistan, Baitulmaal has worked with the Afghan-American-founded Education and Occupation Committee (EOC) to evacuate Afghans and implement economic development projects.

This Ramadan, Baitulmaal delivered food packages for more than 3.6 million meals worldwide. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on May 5, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Uyghur Refugees in Turkiye Receive Food Packages for 89,000 Meals in Ramadan

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ISTANBUL, TURKIYE May 5, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 89,100 meals to Uyghur refugee families living in Turkiye in time for the Ramadan season.

The charity delivered food packages to approximately 270 families of widows, orphans and the elderly. The packages included items such as rice, flour, honey, dates, eggs and cooking oil.

Turkiye is home to an estimated 50,000 Uyghur refugees who fled persecution in their home country of Xinjiang, China. The need for humanitarian aid in Turkiye rose exponentially after the recent earthquakes, leaving even more people displaced and hungry.

Baitulmaal delivered more than 3.6 million meals to those in need around the world this Ramadan. The charity has also been on the ground in Turkiye helping with emergency relief efforts and providing food assistance to Uyghur families in need. The charity also provided back-to-school support for Uyghur refugee children in the region. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on May 4, 2023March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Food Packages Distributed to More Than 12.8K Earthquake Survivors in Syria

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ALEPPO, SYRIA May 4, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages to more than 12,800 earthquake survivors in Syria.

According to Elora Bashir, program operations manager at Baitulmaal, the beneficiaries included 2,570 vulnerable Syrian households who have been displaced due to the earthquake, especially communities in hard-to-reach areas.

“Many families in Aleppo and Latakia were displaced from their homes due to the earthquake,” Bashir said. “Our team prioritized these families to ensure they received essential food assistance during these trying times.”

The World Food Programme estimates that 12.9 million Syrians – more than half the population – are in the grip of hunger, and the series of earthquakes have only exacerbated the brutal socioeconomic conditions many families face.

Baitulmaal immediately responded to the earthquakes that struck Turkiye and northern Syria earlier this year. Baitulmaal has been on the ground in northwest Syria delivering food, and responding to emergencies including the recent earthquakes. Hospitals and clinics in northern Syria were among the recipients of a $5.35M medical aid shipment. 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 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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Posted on May 3, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

More than 220,000 Meals for Ramadan Distributed Across Palestine

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WEST BANK, PALESTINE May 3, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 223,728 meals to impoverished families in Gaza and the West Bank in time for the Ramadan fasting season.

Approximately 232 families in Gaza and 400 families in the West Bank received the food packages. Packages contained items such as flour, sugar, oil, rice, tea, dates, cheese and canned goods that will help feed a family during the holy month.

In addition to the food packages, Baitulmaal provided iftar meals to 2,000 worshippers at the Al-Aqsa compound during the final days of Ramadan.

Palestinians routinely face the threat of violence during the holy month. In Ramadan of 2021, more than 250 Palestians were killed, including 66 children. This year, another 33 Palestinians were killed during Ramadan.

The decades-long occupation of Palestine has been a source of suffering for nearly 5 million Palestinians that have been forced into extreme poverty and food insecurity. More than 2 million people live in the Gaza Strip, often called the world’s “largest open air prison.”

This Ramadan, Baitulmaal delivered food packages for more than 3.6 million meals worldwide. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on August 26, 2022March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Emergency Aid Delivered to Flood Victims in Pakistan, More Aid Underway

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KARACHI, PAKISTAN August 26, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently delivered emergency food and water to 520 families impacted by severe flooding in Pakistan.

Families living in the hard-hit Sindh province as well as in Balochistan received emergency assistance. Clean water, cooked meals and food parcels containing items such as flour, rice and lentils were distributed to affected families.

Many families continue to be displaced from their homes due to the massive floods, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program manager at Baitulmaal, an international humanitarian nonprofit who has been responding to the floods since July.

“So many families are surrounded by knee-deep water,” Sohail said. “Our teams are making sure they are safe and have enough food and water to sustain them. But the flooding continues and many more families are in need.”

According to the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 2.3 million people in Pakistan have been affected by heavy rains and flooding since mid-June. The death toll continues to rise, with at least 900 fatalities so far. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, crops have been flooded, livestock has perished and damage to roads have impacted services as well as aid efforts.

Baitulmaal is on the ground in Pakistan continuing to help affected families, with another phase of relief efforts underway. To contribute to emergency flood relief efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on August 10, 2022March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

160,000 Meals Made Possible During Udhiyah Season 2022

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DALLAS, TEXAS August 10, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for approximately 159,968 meals to impoverished families around the world during the Udhiyah season that ran from July 9 through July 12, 2022.

Approximately 22,606 families received fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows, goats or sheep. Beneficiaries live in countries such as Afghanistan, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Syria and Yemen and include Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as well as Syrian and Uyghur refugees in Turkey.

The practice of Udhiyah, or sacrifice, takes place during the annual pilgrimage undertaken by Muslims to Mecca known as the Hajj. It is an act of worship that extends compassion to those in need through the distribution of fresh meat.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, program director at Baitulmaal, all of the families who received the udhiyah distribution face high levels of food insecurity.

“Meat continues to be a luxury for many families suffering from hunger,” Sohail said. “Our donor community came through to ensure that the less fortunate had their rightful share of meat this Udhiyah.”

Continued economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the war in Ukraine has led to a global food crisis, according to the World Health Organization. Food prices have soared while supply has deteriorated in many of the most vulnerable regions of the world. Climate and weather emergencies like drought, flooding and earthquakes have further exacerbated difficulties faced by struggling communities.

In addition to seasonal Islamic giving programs, Baitulmaal coordinates emergency aid efforts, water, hygiene and sanitation projects, orphan support programs and other humanitarian aid to under-served populations regardless of faith or nationality. To learn more or donate to these programs, visit johnjanney.org/.

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