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Baitulmaal Builds Multi-Purpose Center for 340 Orphans in Ghana

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ACCRA, GHANA October 10, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently constructed a multi-purpose center benefitting 340 orphans in Ghana.

According to Elora Bashir, program operations manager at Baitulmaal, this project aims to provide a high-quality curriculum and empower orphans through education. It also serves as a dormitory for many children.

“In Ghana, orphans represent the most vulnerable demographic,” Bashir said. “They require protection and support through education and comfort.”

According to UNICEF, nearly 623,500 children of primary school age in Ghana are still not enrolled in primary school and one out of four children in the kindergarten age range are not in pre-school. This project is among the efforts to improve access to education for children in Ghana.

In addition to building schools in Ghana, Baitulmaal has also provided fresh meat for Udhiyah and provided Ramadan Food Packages. 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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Palestine Emergency

DALLAS, TEXAS October 7, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, is monitoring the humanitarian impact of the escalating violence in Palestine. We are in communication with our aid teams on the ground in preparation for sending humanitarian aid.

Baitulmaal provides humanitarian aid to civilians impacted by civil unrest and violence in Palestine, Syria, and Yemen as well as Rohingya refugees escaping violence in Myanmar. This includes emergency aid packages of food, water, medical supplies, and other humanitarian aid as needed. Per our mission, Baitulmaal distributes aid to vulnerable and underserved populations around the world regardless of faith or nationality. 

Baitulmaal will provide more information as it becomes available. 

Donors can contribute to the Baitulmaal Emergency Aid Fund because the need for humanitarian aid is anticipated to be immense.

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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Displaced Syrian Families Receive Food for 195,300 Meals

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IDLIB, SYRIA September 19, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently delivered food packages for 195,300 meals to displaced Syrian families.

Approximately 350 families received food packages that included items such as cooking oil, rice, flour, lentils and canned goods. Beneficiaries lived in three camps and two communities in Maa’raat Masrin in northern Syria. 

According to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal, most of these camps were established after displacement waves in early 2020 and were impacted by massive earthquakes earlier this year.

“These families live in extreme poverty and struggle with hunger on a routine basis,” said Sohail. “Every day without food is an emergency. Thanks to generous donors, vulnerable families had enough food supplies to help alleviate hunger in these difficult times.”

Ongoing conflict has displaced more than 6.7 million people — including 2.5 million children — within Syria. Another 6.6 million Syrians live as refugees in neighboring countries such as Lebanon, Jordan and Turkiye. According to the UN, Syria is among the 10 most food insecure countries globally, with a staggering 12 million people considered to be food insecure.

Baitulmaal has been on the ground in northwest Syria delivering food, rebuilding schools, completing water access projects, 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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Baitulmaal Joins Coalition Promoting Maternal, Child Healthcare

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DALLAS, TEXAS September 7, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, is proud to announce its partnership with the ‘For Mama’ campaign promoting maternal, newborn and child health alongside a coalition of U.S. and U.K. faith-inspired philanthropies and donors, with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

‘For Mama’ is a new social media campaign that aims to raise awareness of the high rates of maternal deaths which impact vulnerable women around the world, along with solutions to prevent them.

“Most of these deaths are entirely preventable with existing tools and access to consistent, quality care throughout pregnancy,” the campaign website reads. “The campaign challenges all of us to act – and take a campaign pledge – ‘for mama’ to ensure that life-saving interventions reach the mothers and babies who need them most.”

UNICEF estimates that nearly 94 percent of maternal deaths occur in low and middle-income countries, while maternal mortality in humanitarian settings is nearly double the world average. (UNFPA) In the U.S., Black women are nearly three times more likely to die during pregnancy than white women. (CDC 2021)  

According to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal, the charity has a long history of supporting the health and wellness of women and children in underserved communities around the world.

“Baitulmaal is committed to raising awareness about the struggles women face in accessing quality healthcare, nutrition and other basic necessities that help them and their families thrive,” Sohail said. “We are honored to join this campaign and encourage everyone to take the pledge in support of all the ‘mamas’ in our lives and around the world.”

If you would like to learn more about the campaign or sign the pledge, please visit the website at actformama.org/bi.

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. Learn more about Baitulmaal at johnjanney.org/.

 

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Baitulmaal Helps 326 University Students Graduate in Palestine

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GAZA, PALESTINE September 1, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently helped 326 Palestinian university students graduate from 18 post-secondary institutions in Gaza and the West Bank.

A ceremony was held last month at the Al-Azhar University in Gaza to honor recipients of the Baitulmaal-sponsored scholarships. These scholarships are part of Baitulmaal’s commitment to supporting education in Palestine through its partner Reach Education Fund, a U.S.-based educational nonprofit organization that assists students in Palestine.

Mazen Mokhtar, executive director at Baitulmaal, attended the ceremony virtually to congratulate the graduates.

“On behalf of Baitulmaal and its generous donors, I am very honored and blessed to share in the joy of your success and achievements today,” Mokhtar said. “Through your effort, patience, and perseverance, you have been able to accomplish what many cannot. But graduation is not the end, it is the beginning of a brighter future for you and your communities.”

Palestinian students routinely face difficulties in their pursuit of education, with poverty, violence and other roadblocks posing challenges to their success. Charities like Baitulmaal are instrumental in helping students bring hope and prosperity to their families and communities through higher education.

Baitulmaal has previously partnered with Reach Education Fund to complete two diploma release projects that assisted 466 students and provided scholarships to 25 students in Palestine. Beneficiaries attended institutions such as Al-Aqsa University, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Al-Quds Open University, Palestine Technical College, and University College of Applied Sciences.

In addition to supporting higher education and back-to-school efforts in Palestine, Baitulmaal provides food assistance, clothing, seasonal giving, emergency aid and healthcare in Palestine. The charity also operates 400 water tanks in Gaza  and sponsors Palestinian orphans in Lebanon and Jordan. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to Baitulmaal’s efforts, 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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180 Patients Regain Sight After Receiving Cataract Surgery in Uganda

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KAMPALA, UGANDA  August 20, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently provided free cataract surgery to 180 underprivileged patients in Uganda.

According to Ahmed Sherif, international offices manager at Baitulmaal, patients came from across the country, including impoverished individuals, people with disabilities, the elderly and some children. 

“Many individuals, especially in rural areas, lack timely and appropriate eye care services,” Sherif said. “Access to healthcare is a right that everyone deserves regardless of their socioeconomic background.”

The national poverty rate in Uganda is approximately 30 percent. An estimated 42,000 Ugandans suffer from cataract blindness requiring immediate treatment. Delays in seeking treatment contribute to the high incidence of blindness in the country according to the National Library of Medicine.

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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1,671 Displaced Syrians Receive Hygiene, Water Supplies

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IDLIB, SYRIA August 15, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently provided hygiene kits and clean water access to 1,671 displaced Syrians.

Approximately 400 families living in Kafr Yahmoon, Khazzan Camp, Zaitoun Camp and Maarshurin in northern Syria benefited from the aid. Hygiene kits contained essential items such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, diapers, and other personal hygiene products. Each family also received access to 5 barrels of clean water.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal, the beneficiaries were impacted by earthquakes that struck Turkiye and Syria earlier this year, leaving already struggling families at risk.

“Syrian families are living in precarious situations without access to basic needs like water and sanitation,” Sohail said. “This has led to a high risk of waterborne disease and other health issues. These aid deliveries are essential to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable families.”

Syrians have been facing ongoing conflict in addition to natural disasters in recent years. Since 2011, more than 6 million Syrians have fled the country and 6.7 million are internally displaced

According to the UN, 14.6 million people need humanitarian assistance in 2022, an increase of 1.2 million from 2021. The recent earthquake displaced families yet again and left them struggling to access food, water, and other basic needs.

Baitulmaal has been on the ground in northwest Syria delivering food, rebuilding schools, completing water access projects, 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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Baitulmaal Distributes Fresh Meat for 121,231 Meals in 14 Countries

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DALLAS, TX August 4, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 121,231 meals to impoverished families in 14 different countries across Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 20,341 families were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows, sheep, or goats. Beneficiaries live in countries such as Afghanistan, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, 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.

“Fresh meat is often hard to afford for people struggling with extreme poverty, especially for displaced people or people with disabilities or other hardships,” said Sohail. “Our donors provided moments of joy for these families and made Eid even more special.”

According to the World Health Organization, global hunger rose to 828 million by the end of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition report shows the world is moving backwards in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition.

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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Fresh Meat for 1,800 Meals Distributed to Syrian Refugees in Turkiye 

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GAZIANTEP, TURKIYE August 2, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 1,800 meals to Syrian refugees in Turkiye as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 300 families living in Urfa were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered sheep. 

The beneficiaries were orphan refugees who fled Syria, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal.

“Every child deserves to feel the blessings and excitement of Eid,” said Sohail. “Our donors made this possible for children who have lost so much.”

According to the United Nations for Refugees, Turkiye currently hosts over 3.6 million Syrian refugees.

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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Fresh Meat for 1,375 Meals Distributed in Togo

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LOME, TOGO July 31, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 1,375  meals to impoverished families in Togo as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 275 families living in Lome, Koumonde, and Sokode were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows. 

The beneficiaries included orphan families and people living with disabilities, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal.

“Many of the children were vulnerable orphans who lost everything,” said Sohail. “Our donors stepped up and provided them with fresh meat during the celebratory time of Eid.”

According to the World Food Programme, 1.3 million people in Togo require humanitarian assistance and 23.8 percent of children under 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition.

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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