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Posted on July 19, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 11,800 Meals Distributed in Somalia

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GALKAYO, SOMALIA July 19, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 11,800 meals to impoverished families in Somalia as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 2,000 families living in the Mudug region were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered goats.

The beneficiaries included orphans and impoverished families, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal.

“Children smiled from ear to ear as they walked away with their bags of fresh meat for Eid ul-Adha,” said Sohail. “Our donors made these smiles possible.”

According to UNICEF, children under the age of 14 represent nearly half of Somalia’s population, and 73 percent of these children are poor.

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/.

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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Posted on July 17, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 15,450 Meals Distributed in Palestine

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GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE July 17, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 15,450 meals to impoverished families in Palestine as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 2,870 families living in the Gaza Strip were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered sheep and cows.

Most of the beneficiaries were orphaned, displaced, or disabled, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal.

“Like most of our work, we focused on the families and individuals facing the greatest hardships,” Sohail said. “Thankfully, we were able to deliver quality meat to over 15 thousand such people in Palestine.”

According to the United Nations, 64.3 percent of Gaza’s population suffers from moderate to severe food insecurity.

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Posted on July 14, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 13,100 Meals Distributed in Pakistan

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KARACHI, PAKISTAN July 14, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 13,100 meals to impoverished families in Pakistan as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 1,926 families living in the Sujawal and Naushero Feroze Districts in Sindh Province as well in the Mansehra District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province received fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows.

“These families live in unfortunate circumstances with little to no income to afford meat,” Sohail said. “To some, this might have been the first time eating meat this year.”

The World Food Programme reports that 36.9 percent of Pakistan’s population faces food insecurity, with 18 percent of children under 5 suffering from acute malnutrition.

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Posted on July 12, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 9,736 Meals Distributed in Lebanon

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BEIRUT, LEBANON July 12, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 9,736 meals to vulnerable families suffering from food insecurity in Lebanon, as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 614 families living in Sidon and Tyre were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered sheep or cows.

The beneficiaries included orphan families, women-headed households, pregnant women, and Palestinian refugees, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal.

“Mothers caring for children while struggling with extreme poverty worry about feeding their children,” said Sohail. “Thanks to our donors, we were able to provide meat to alleviate these worries during Eid ul-Adha.”

According to the United Nations, the population of Lebanon is around 5.5 million, and it is estimated that 2 million face food insecurity across the country due to multiple crises.

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Posted on July 10, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 10,400 Meals Distributed in Kenya

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WAJIR, KENYA July 10, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 10,400 meals to impoverished families in Kenya as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 2,600 families living in Wajir county were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered sheep and goats. According to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal, women-headed households, people living with disabilities, and the elderly were prioritized.

“We were happy to see families smile and celebrate as they received their share of meat,” said Sohail. “Families in this region often earn as little as $2 a day due to drought-related economic hardships.”

The United Nations reports that after four successive failed rainy seasons, the people of Kenya have endured the worst drought in 40 years, causing many livestocks and livelihoods to be lost.

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Posted on July 7, 2023March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 4,800 Meals Distributed in Jordan

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AMMAN, JORDAN July 7, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 4,800 meals to impoverished families as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 1,000 families living in Amman, Irbid, Al Mafraq, Al Ramtha, Jerash, Madaba, and Al Balqa were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered sheep.

Beneficiaries included refugees, orphans, widows and people with disabilities, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal.

“We distributed meat in 17 camps in the region to ensure families in need received it in time for Eid ul-Adha,” Sohail said. “Nearly 5,000 people were able to include fresh meat in holiday meals, thanks to our generous donors.”

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Posted on July 5, 2023March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 4,550 Meals Distributed in Bangladesh

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COX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH July 5, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 4,550 meals to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 910 families living in Cox’s Bazar received fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows.

Most of the beneficiaries were Rohingya refugees, specifically widows/widowers, people living with disabilities, and the elderly, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal.

“Our Udhiyah program offers donors a chance to fulfill their religious duty to distribute fresh meat to the poor,” said Sohail. “When this includes people who have suffered terrible persecution because of their faith, like the Rohingya have, it makes this act of worship even more touching.”

According to the UN, there are nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar. It is considered to be the largest refugee settlement in the world. Rohingya refugees face multiple crises such as floods and fires that leave already vulnerable families at risk of secondary displacement, hunger and illness.

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Posted on July 3, 2023March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 20,970 Meals Distributed to Families in Afghanistan

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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN July 3, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 20,970 meals to impoverished families in Afghanistan as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 2,796 families living in the Baghlan and Samangan provinces in Afghanistan received fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows.

More than half of the beneficiaries were orphans, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal.

“People lost so much in Afghanistan – especially children,” said Sohail. “These donor-funded meat distributions provide so much relief and joy during Eid.”

The United Nations reports that food insecurity and malnutrition in Afghanistan threatens an entire generation, with acute hunger in the country rising from 14 million in July 2021 to 23 million in March 2022.

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Posted on June 9, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Baitulmaal Distributes More Than 3.7M Ramadan Meals Across 16 Countries

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DALLAS, TX June 9, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed more than 3.7 million Ramadan meals in 16 different countries across the U.S., South America, Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East as part of the Islamic season of Ramadan.

More than 13,000 families were given food packages that included basic food necessities such as rice, sugar, salt, flour, dates, and cooking oil. Beneficiaries live in countries such as Afghanistan, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Syria, Togo, and Yemen and include Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as well as Syrian and Uyghur refugees in Turkiye.

Many of the beneficiaries included orphans, displaced people, women-headed households, and people with disabilities, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal.

“Preparing iftar as a family and sharing meals with the community is a staple of Ramadan,” said Sohail. “Families who struggle to have basic food necessities on their shelves should not be deprived of that beautiful blessing.”

According to the World Bank, more than 200 million people are facing a food crisis. This is due in part to rising costs and disruption in the availability of food. Low income households spend a majority of their income on food, making them more vulnerable to food insecurity when faced with inflation and other emergencies.

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Posted on June 7, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Food Packages for 24K Ramadan Meals Distributed in Ghana

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ACCRA, GHANA June 7, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 24,000 meals to families in Ghana in time for the Ramadan season.

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

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

“Our donors’ compassion knows no bounds,” Sohail said. “We are so blessed to be able to help people in places like Togo, Ghana and Nigeria this year.”

Baitulmaal delivered more than 3.6 million meals to those in need around the world in Ramadan. The charity has expanded into Ghana 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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