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Baitulmaal Ensures Access to Free Education for 465 Somali Children

GALKAYO, SOMALIA July 2, 2025 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently provided financial support to Imamu Orphanage School in Somalia, ensuring access to free education for 465 enrolled children.

According to Ahmed Sherif, Senior Manager of International Programs at Baitulmaal, 244 of these children are orphans who also receive ongoing support for food, shelter, education, and social care, with girls representing half of the beneficiaries.

“Working with these children, I see firsthand how even small acts of kindness make a big difference,” Sherif said. “It’s their hope and resilience that inspire me every day to keep pushing forward.”

According to UNICEF, nearly 3 million children in Somalia are currently out of school due to poverty, conflict, and climate-related crises.

Since 2013, Baitulmaal has supported the orphanage and its school through infrastructure improvements, a monthly contribution of $2,000 toward operational costs, and the annual provision of back-to-school materials.

In addition to supporting orphans, Baitulmaal has also provided fresh meat for Udhiyah, Ramadan food packages, opened up a new school, and expanded a hospital building 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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Baitulmaal Provides Essential Aid to 100 Orphans in Gaza

GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE January 1, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently provided food packages, clothing, medical care, and psychological support to 100 orphans and their families in Gaza.

The aid included hot meals, vegetable packages, rehabilitation services for orphans with disabilities and the provision of assistive devices.

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, this project aims to meet the basic needs of orphans while ensuring they remain in a nurturing environment, receiving the care and support they deserve.

“Every meal, every care package, every act of kindness reminds these orphans they are not forgotten,” Sherif said.

According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), more than 39,000 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents since October 2023, making it the largest orphan crisis in modern history.

In addition to orphan support programs, 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 continues to distribute humanitarian aid to vulnerable families in Gaza. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to Baitulmaal’s efforts in Palestine, 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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359 Students Receive Education Kits in Yemen 

SANA’A, YEMEN November 22, 2024 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed school supplies to 359 vulnerable children in Yemen. 

According to Elora Bashir, senior manager of program operations at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries were members of underserved households, including orphans, widows, and people with disabilities living in Ma’arib, Sana’a, and Al-Hudaidah. Each education kit included backpacks, pencils, textbooks, uniforms, and other school supplies aimed at helping students return to school.

“It’s truly heartwarming to see how our donors’ support is helping orphans and vulnerable children return to school with dignity and hope,” Bashir said. 

According to UNICEF, nearly 2.7 million school-age children in Yemen are currently out of school, poverty, and lack of basic educational resources, making such support crucial to keeping education within reach for affected communities.

In addition to distributing back-to-school supplies, Baitulmaal has also provided fresh meat for Udhiyah, distributed Ramadan food packages, delivered more than $4 million in medical aid, constructed solar-powered water wells, and provided winter aid and hygiene kits in Yemen. 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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School Supplies Delivered to 280 Students in Afghanistan

RUSTAQ, AFGHANISTAN May 31, 2024 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed to 280 students at Noorullah Wafa School in Afghanistan, to support girls education and promote inclusive learning environments.

According to Elora Bashir, senior manager of program operations at Baitulmaal, the kits included textbooks, stationary, school backpacks,and uniforms. Most of the beneficiaries were orphaned children from the Rustaq district in Takhar province.

“Many of these girls have lost so much,” Bashir said. “Providing them with the tools to learn is also giving them back a sense of normalcy, dignity, and hope.”

According to UNICEF, nearly 3.7 million children in Afghanistan are out of school, with girls making up more than half of those missing out on education due to social and economic barriers.

In addition to distributing  back- to- school support, Baitulmaal has also provided Ramadan food packages, fresh meat for Udhiyah, and delivered emergency aid to earthquake survivors in Afghanistan. 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 Provides Tuition Support to 147 Kenyan Orphans

NAIROBI, KENYA May 2, 2024 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently provided tuition support to 147 orphans in Kenya that enables them to complete their high school education.

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, the project aims to prevent school dropouts among students in Wajir, Nairobi, and Kibwezi by covering high school tuition fees. The support not only keeps students in school but also enhances their chances of pursuing higher education and employment opportunities.

 “These children are full of potential and deserve the chance to succeed,” Sheriff said. “This tuition is more than financial support, it is a gift of hope.”

According to UNICEF, approximately 1.5 million children in Kenya are orphans, many of whom face barriers to accessing quality education due to poverty and lack of support.

In addition to tuition support in Kenya, Baitulmaal has also been on the ground providing fresh meat for Udhiyah, and 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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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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Orphans, Families Displaced by Earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria Receive Aid

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SANLIURFA, TURKIYE February 16, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food, blankets, thermal clothing and shoes to 100 orphans and their families displaced by a series of earthquakes that hit Turkiye early last week.

The distribution took place in Sanliurfa, a Turkish city that hosts tens of thousands of Syrian refugees. Food and clothing were distributed at the Bangash Center in Sanliurfa, while blankets were delivered directly to families living in temporary shelters in the Bazar camps.

Researcher and author Dalia Mogahed joined the Baitulmaal team on the ground in Turkiye and witnessed first-hand the toll these quakes have had on residents in the area, including local humanitarian aid workers.

“The stories I heard, the resilience I saw, truly humbled me,” Mogahed said. “From the head of the relief workers who has been living in his car with his family for the past eight days while undertaking aid efforts, to the refugee woman who lost four of her adult children in the quakes and is now caring for all of her orphaned grandchildren. These are wounded healers who exemplify compassion – and who need it from us.”

Having escaped war in Syria, many Syrian families sought refuge in the ancient Turkish city of Sanliurfa – where 1 in every 4 residents is a refugee – only to be displaced once again by the deadliest earthquake in a generation. As of February 15, 2023, more than 41,000 people have perished in the quakes. Thousands of children are now orphaned, and millions of families are displaced across both countries.

Mogahed is encouraging people to support the efforts of humanitarian nonprofits like Baitulmaal as they rush to provide life-saving aid to those impacted by the earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria as well as secure donor sponsorship of orphaned children. 

Baitulmaal has been on the ground in Turkiye and northern Syria mobilizing aid to affected areas. The charity dispatched a $5.35M shipment of medical supplies which began to arrive in Kahramanmaraş, Turkiye as early as Tuesday of last week. Baitulmaal has also been regularly distributing hot meals and blankets in Sanliurfa and in Jindires in northern Syria. The charity is preparing to provide winter relief kits, run ambulance services and operate medical tents in the coming days. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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