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Posted on April 24, 2024March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

371.9K Ramadan Meals Distributed to Orphans, Families in Lebanon

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BEIRUT, LEBANON April 24, 2024 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided more than 371,900 meals to orphans and families in Lebanon in time for the Ramadan season.

Approximately 1,476 families received food packages that contained essentials such as rice, sugar, lentils, chickpeas, salt, spaghetti, vegetable oil, and beans. According to Elora Bashir, program operations manager at Baitulmaal, these families included 262 donor-sponsored orphan families residing in Sidon and Tyre, and 93 additional orphan families living in Palestinian refugee camps.

“With the ongoing economic collapse that Lebanon is facing, families struggle to afford food as the prices continue to rise,” Bashir said. “Our donors alleviated these families’ stress during Ramadan so they didn’t have to worry whether they’ll have food on the table every night.”

According to the World Bank, the Lebanon crisis is classified as one of the top 10 most severe economic crises globally since the 19th century. Lebanon is also home to Syrian, Palestinian, and other refugees, and approximately 74 per cent of the population living in poverty according to the UN.

In addition to food assistance in Lebanon, Baitulmaal has also provided 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 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 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 April 22, 2024March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Food Packages for 79.8K Ramadan Meals Distributed in Togo

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LOME, TOGO April 22, 2024 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 79,800 meals to families in Togo in time for the Ramadan season.

Food packages that included items such as rice, pasta, beans, canned goods, tea, and cooking oil were delivered to families in the Lome region.

According to Elora Bashir, program operations manager at Baitulmaal, over 600 of these meals were provided during a community iftar where families came together to break their fast with Baitulmaal.

“Families in Togo have endured severe acute food insecurity over the years,” said Bashir. “Our donors generously filled stomachs and hearts with compassion this Ramadan.”

According to the World Food Programme, food security in Togo has sharply deteriorated in 2024. Key contributing factors include spillover effects from the Sahel crisis, inflation of food and agricultural inputs due to the Ukrainian crisis, and extreme effects of the climate crisis.

In addition to this distrubution in Togo, Baitulmaal has previously provided fresh meat for Udhiyah and Ramadan packages. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on April 19, 2024March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Baitulmaal Distributes Safe-Drinking Water to 10K Displaced Palestinians in Gaza

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GAZA, PALESTINE April 19, 2024 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed 50,000 liters of safe-drinking water in Gaza that served approximately 10,000 Palestinians.

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, the beneficiaries included approximately 2,000 families living in the Jabalia refugee camp in North Gaza. These families have been forced out of their homes and internally displaced after decades of severe bombardment.

“Women and children gathered around the water trucks eagerly filling their containers with fresh water,” Sherif said. “For many, this was the first time in weeks they were able to access clean water.”

According to the UN, more than 96 percent of the groundwater in Gaza is “unfit for human consumption.” Since the extreme blockade of humanitarian aid in Gaza, resources have been severely limited, making safe, clean water difficult to find. Waterborne diseases such as polio have been rising due to the contamination of the water, posing huge risks to an already vulnerable population.

Baitulmaal has been on the ground in Gaza providing food, shelter kits, hygiene supplies, clean water, psychosocial support and other emergency aid since October 7. Baitulmaal has been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing food, clothing, education support, seasonal giving, emergency aid and healthcare in Palestine, in addition to operating 400 water tanks in Gaza. Having staff and resources on the ground has enabled Baitulmaal to quickly mobilize emergency aid from existing stock within Gaza to families in need.

Baitulmaal continues to provide aid during the current crisis and will deliver more aid into Gaza as the situation allows. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to Baitulmaal’s efforts in Palestine, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on April 19, 2024March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Families in Nigeria Receive Food for 85.2K Meals for Ramadan

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ABUJA, NIGERIA April 19, 2024 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 85,200 meals to families in Nigeria in time for the Ramadan season.

Food packages that included items such as rice, pasta, beans, canned goods, tea, and cooking oil were delivered to families in the Abuja region.

According to Elora Bashir, program operations manager at Baitulmaal, over 600 of these meals were provided during a community iftar where families came together to break their fast with Baitulmaal.

“Families receiving their food packages or iftars left with a sense of security for the month,” Bashir said. “The essence of Ramadan is found in the joy of these shared meals.”

According to UNICEF, nearly 25 million Nigerians are at risk of facing food insecurity – the majority of them children. Continued conflict, climate change, inflation, and rising food prices are key drivers of this alarming trend.

In addition to this distrubution in Nigeria, Baitulmaal has previously provided fresh meat for Udhiyah and Ramadan packages. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on April 17, 2024March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

Food Packages for 69K Ramadan Meals Distributed in Ghana

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ACCRA, GHANA April 17, 2024 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 69,000 meals to families in Ghana in time for the Ramadan season.

Food packages that included items such as rice, pasta, beans, canned goods, tea, and cooking oil were provided to families in the Accra region.

According to Elora Bashir, program operations manager at Baitulmaal, over 600 of these meals were provided during a community iftar where families came together to break their fast with Baitulmaal.

“The generosity and compassion of our donors is limitless,” Bashir said. “Thanks to them, mothers in Ghana went to bed every night knowing there will be food for their children the next day.”

According to the World Food Programme (WFP), poverty is a major cause of hunger and malnutrition in Ghana. Despite rapid urbanization, poverty and food insecurity are caused by inefficient food systems. Farmers face challenges from climate change, low prices, or poor road infrastructure.

In addition to this distrubution in Ghana, Baitulmaal has previously provided fresh meat for Udhiyah and Ramadan packages. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on April 15, 2024March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Food for 240K Ramadan Meals Delivered in Pakistan

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KARACHI, PAKISTAN April 15, 2024 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 240,000 meals to families in Pakistan in time for the Ramadan season.

Food packages were delivered to approximately families living in various villages in the Sindh province. The packages included items such as rice, flour, salt, vermicelli, spices, lentils, and cooking oil.

According to Elora Bashir, program operations manager at Baitulmaal, beneficiaries included many families with young children and the elderly.

“Families smiled from ear to ear as they received their food package just in time for Ramadan,” Bashir said. “This month will be a time of reflection and a time of nourishment for families in Pakistan.”

According to UNICEF, one year after unprecedented floods ravaged Pakistan, millions of children still needed humanitarian assistance and access to essential services. Approximately 2 million homes were lost in the Sindh province alone.

In addition to food assistance in Pakistan, Baitulmaal responds to emergencies such as flooding and earthquakes, provides seasonal aid, and facilitates water access projects such as water filtration plants and wells. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on March 10, 2024March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Baitulmaal’s 3rd Convoy Enters Gaza, Provides Emergency Aid For 112K Palestinians

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RAFAH, PALESTINE March 10, 2024 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed emergency humanitarian aid to over 112,000 displaced Palestinians in Gaza after the successful entry of Baitulmaal’s third aid convoy from Egypt.

Ten trucks crossed into Gaza from the Rafah border crossing carrying humanitarian aid such as 1,200 mattresses, 800 food packages, 800 blankets, 595 rolls of tarpaulin (221K sq m), 400 hygiene kits, 400 mats, and 400 tents.

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, conditions in Gaza were assessed to determine the most urgent humanitarian aid needs before securing and mobilizing the necessary supplies.

“Over one million women, children, elderly, and injured Palestinians were forced to flee to South Gaza,” Sherif said. “Overcrowding in the region and delayed flow of aid caused limited access to necessities such as shelters and tents. Thankfully, we were able to source and deliver these supplies to thousands in need.”

According to UNRWA, more than 30,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have been killed by Israeli forces, more than 72,000 Palestinians injured, and more than 1 million residents internally displaced. Israel has also imposed a blockade on food, water, fuel and electricity from entering Gaza. According to the United Nations, this has caused about 16 percent of children under the age of two to suffer from acute malnutrition, and caused more than 2 million people to face the worst levels of food insecurity.

Baitulmaal’s first humanitarian aid convoy successfully entered Gaza with 14 trucks of aid, and the second humanitarian aid convoy entered Gaza with 10 trucks of aid. This will be the third aid convoy that has entered Gaza, with more aid convoys on the way.

In addition to the entry of humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza, Baitulmaal has also been on the ground in Gaza providing food, shelter kits, hygiene supplies, clean water, psychosocial support and other emergency aid since October 7. Baitulmaal has been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing food, clothing, education support, seasonal giving, emergency aid and healthcare in Palestine, in addition to operating 400 water tanks in Gaza. Having staff and resources on the ground has enabled Baitulmaal to quickly mobilize emergency aid from existing stock within Gaza to families in need.

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Posted on January 29, 2024 by johnjanney

900 Families in Palestine Receive Winter Aid

JERUSALEM, PALESTINE, January 29, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed essential winter relief to 900 vulnerable Palestinian families in Jerusalem and West Bank.

The aid included heaters, blankets, and winter clothing —including jackets for children —to help families stay warm during the cold months.

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

“Winter is especially cruel for families experiencing economic difficulties,” Sherif said. “Without adequate heating or warm clothing, the risks to their health and safety rise dramatically.”

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), winter temperatures in Palestine can drop as low as 3°C (37°F), leaving thousands of vulnerable families at risk of cold-related illnesses and worsening living conditions.

In addition to providing winter relief in Palestine, Baitulmaal has also provided educational support, Ramadan food packages, emergency aid and hygienic supplies. 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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Posted on January 18, 2024March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

120,000 Displaced Palestinians Receive Food, Hygiene Supplies in Gaza

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Posted on January 3, 2024March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Baitulmaal Prepares 2nd Aid Convoy, Visits Evacuated Palestinian Patients in Egypt

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CAIRO, EGYPT January 3, 2024 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently sent a delegation of U.S.-based activists to Egypt to visit Palestinian patients evacuated from Gaza and to help prepare Baitulmaal’s second humanitarian aid convoy headed to Gaza.

Author and activist Linda Sarsour, civil rights leader Zahra Billoo, and entrepreneur Suzie Othman traveled with Baitulmaal digital communications manager Nida Kazi to Cairo, Egypt. While in Cairo, the group visited Palestinians injured by the violence in Gaza who are now recovering in Palestine Red Crescent Society Hospital located in Egypt.

The delegation also helped load a total of ten trucks before the convoy made its way to the queue at the Rafah border crossing:

Four trucks contained 120 tons of freshly ground wheat flour.
Three trucks contained 2,700 hygiene kits that include items such as soap, wipes, sanitizer, towels, tissues, dental care items, deodorant, women’s sanitary napkins, undergarments, and winter gloves and scarves.
Three trucks contained 2,160 food packages that include items such as rice, oil, beans, pasta, milk, cheese, dates, lentils, hummus, coffee, yeast and salt.

“We came to bear witness to humanitarian aid efforts that are underway for the people of Palestine,” Kazi said. “We had the opportunity to pack each item intended for our Palestinian brothers and sisters with love and care, and spoke with injured Palestinians to comfort them and let them know that we will continue our humanitarian efforts to aid the people of Gaza.”

Since October 7, Israeli forces have killed more than 23,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, injured more than 57,000, and displaced more than 1 million residents according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Israel also imposed a blockade on food, water, fuel and electricity from entering Gaza. Prior to October 7, Gaza relied on more than 500 humanitarian aid trucks per day to meet the needs of the population. Since then, only a fraction of aid trucks have been allowed in.

Baitulmaal’s first humanitarian aid convoy was dispatched a few weeks earlier. This will be the second aid convoy dispatched by Baitulmaal to Rafah crossing.

In addition to the successful entry of humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza, Baitulmaal has been on the ground in Gaza providing food, shelter kits, hygiene supplies, clean water, psychosocial support and other emergency aid since October 7. Prior to October 7, Baitulmaal had been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing food, clothing, education support, seasonal giving, emergency aid and healthcare in Palestine, in addition to operating 400 water tanks in Gaza. Having staff and resources on the ground enables Baitulmaal to quickly mobilize emergency aid from existing stock within Gaza to families in need.

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