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Baitulmaal Delivers 150 Hot Iftar Meals Daily to Families in North Gaza

UDHIJAH YEMEN

GAZA, PALESTINE March 6, 2026 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, is on the ground in North Gaza distributing 150 hot Iftar meals daily to vulnerable families, ensuring they can break their fast with a warm meal during the holy month of Ramadan.

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included orphans, children, the elderly and people with disabilities.

“As families gather at the end of the day to break their fast, Baitulmaal is working behind the scenes to provide meals for the people in Gaza,” said a Baitulmaal representative in Gaza. “These meals help restore a sense of humanity and ensure that vulnerable families have a hot meal at the end of each day of fasting.”  

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 1.7 million people in Gaza have been displaced, forcing families into overcrowded shelters where access to regular meals remains extremely limited.

In addition to providing Iftar meals during Ramadan, Baitulmaal has been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing education support, orphan support, delivering Ramadan food packages, life-saving aid, and healthcare. 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 Opens The Hope Bakery in Gaza 

GAZA, PALESTINE March 4, 2026 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, has launched the Hope Bakery initiative in Mawasi Khan Younis during the holy month of Ramadan to provide daily bread to displaced and vulnerable families while creating local employment opportunities for community members.

The project is initially supporting approximately 300 families, with plans to expand to reach up to 1,500 families daily. The Hope Bakery is designed to produce up to 3,000 nutrious loaves of fresh bread per hour, ensuring families have a reliable daily staple amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, the Hope Bakery not only will provide daily bread, it will also create local jobs, restore daily routines, and strengthen community resilience during a time of profound hardship.

“The Hope Bakery is about more than food — it represents stability in a time of uncertainty,” said Sherif. “It offers families comfort, preserves dignity, and reminds our brothers and sisters that they are not alone during this unimaginable hardship.”

According to the latest World Food Programme (WFP) and Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, at least 1.6 million people — roughly 77 percent of Gaza’s population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity amid ongoing conflict, severely limited access to supplies, and disrupted food systems. 

In addition to providing fresh bread, Baitulmaal has been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing Ramadan food packages, distributing Iftar meals, clothing, education support, seasonal giving, life- saving aid and healthcare, in addition to operating 400 water tanks in Gaza. 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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1,000 Orphans Receive Back-to-School Kits in Palestine

JERUSALEM, PALESTINE, September 17, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed essential back-to-school kits to 1,000 orphaned children across Jerusalem and the West Bank.

According to Ahmed Sherif, Senior Manager of International Programs at Baitulmaal, the kits included backpacks and basic school supplies, enabling children to return to school prepared and confident for a better future.

All school supplies were sourced from local Palestinian suppliers, helping strengthen the local economy while ensuring efficient and reliable supply chains. By supporting local businesses and working closely with communities, the project contributes to long-term resilience and sustainable assistance.

“Behind every backpack is a child who deserves the chance to learn, dream, and feel supported,” said Sherif. “This support helps restore confidence and gives children the tools they need to continue their education.”

According to UNICEF, nearly 300,000 children in the West Bank face barriers to accessing quality education due to conflict and economic challenges.

In addition to distributing back-to-school kits to children in Palestine, Baitulmaal has been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing food, emergency aid, clean water, psychosocial support, medical aid, Ramadan food packages, and hygiene 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 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 on the Ground in Gaza, Delivering Life-Saving Aid to 70K People

GAZA, PALESTINE August 28, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently delivered essential emergency aid to more than 70,000 people in the besieged Gaza Strip as the humanitarian crisis deepens. 

The aid included cans of baby formula, 360,000 liters of clean water, more than 500 vegetable baskets, 600 hot meals and loaves of fresh bread for vulnerable families in Al-Mawasi displacement camp in Khan Younis. According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries were children, displaced people, women, and the elderly.

“For the past five months, baby formula has been unavailable in the Gaza Strip, causing widespread malnutrition and claiming the lives of hundreds of children,” Amir, Baitulmaal Palestine field officer said. “Starvation and famine have reached their peak, but today’s delivery offers more than nourishment — it gives the children of Gaza a glimpse of hope and a light in the midst of this dark crisis.”

According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), one in five children under the age of five in Gaza City is now malnourished.

In addition to providing emergency aid in Gaza, Baitulmaal has been providing Iftar meals and Ramadan food packages, opened temporary schools, deployed medical missions, and continues to operate 400 water tanks in Gaza. 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 Distributes 4K Iftar Meals in Gaza on Day of Arafah 

GAZA, PALESTINE June 6, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed 4,000 iftar meals to displaced  families in Gaza on the Day of Arafah during the sacred Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.

Approximately 800 families across northern and southern Gaza received iftar meals to break their fast with a warm meal.  According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, Baitulmaal Kitchens continue to provide food despite an ongoing blockade on humanitarian aid. 

“It is heartbreaking how many people are suffering from hunger in Gaza right now,” Sherif said. “We are grateful to our donors for continuing to support our efforts in Gaza. Every meal makes a difference.”

According to the World Food Programme, 9 out of 10 people in Gaza face food insecurity and cannot afford sufficient nutritious food.

In addition to distributing food, 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 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 Distributes Clothing to 500 Children in Gaza

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GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE March 29, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed 500 Eid clothing packages to vulnerable families in the Gaza Strip during the Ramadan season. 

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, the aid approximately reaches 500 people, including people with disabilities, orphans, and displaced people.

“For many families in Gaza, this aid was more than just clothing— they were a source of dignity, hope, and celebration during this holy season,” Sherif said. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, hundreds of people felt remembered and supported this Ramadan.”

According to UNICEF, nearly 1 in 3 children in Gaza lacks access to adequate clothing due to poverty and displacement.

In addition to clothing distribution to vulnerable families in Gaza, Baitulmaal has also provided food, clean water, psychosocial support, Ramadan food packages, and hygiene supplies in Palestine. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to Baitulmaal’s efforts in Palestine, please 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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Families in Palestine Receive Food for 3.7M Meals During Ramadan 

JERUSALEM, PALESTINE March 29, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently completed the distribution of food packages that provided more than 3.7 million meals to families living in Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza during the Ramadan Season. 

Approximately 12,200 families each received essential food packages containing staples such as rice, tea, lentils, pasta, canned goods and cooking oil. Additionally, 36,000 hot meals were distributed during a community iftar, where families gathered to break their fast in Jerusalem  and the Gaza Strip. 

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included orphans, displaced people, women, the elderly and people with disabilities.

“Seeing families smile from side to side is truly fulfilling,” Sherif said. “This aid didn’t just provide meals—it strengthened bonds, faith and a deep sense of belonging.”

According to the United Nations, more than 75 percent of the population in the Gaza Strip continues to face acute food insecurity, a situation driven by prolonged blockade restrictions, limited access to markets and essential goods, and widespread poverty.  

In addition to providing Ramadan food packages, Baitulmaal has been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing education support, emergency aid and healthcare, in addition to operating 400 water tanks in Gaza. 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 Opens School for Displaced Children in Gaza

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GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE February 6, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently completed the construction and opening of a temporary school that will provide education and psychosocial support to 1,344 displaced children in the besieged Gaza Strip.

According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, the school, named “The Hope School,” will provide students with education in English, Arabic, mathematics and other core subjects taught by qualified teachers, in addition to counseling and social support.

“This project stands as an inspiring initiative that provides displaced students with a vital lifeline during challenging times,” Sherif said. “By establishing temporary schools and offering essential education and psychosocial support, the project empowers these students to persevere in their educational journey and navigate the emotional trauma of displacement.”

The project will address the disruption of education in Gaza and features the following benefits: 

  • Educational Continuity: Prevents students from losing an entire academic year, ensuring they can continue their education without significant disruptions.
  • Knowledge Acquisition: Enables students to gain new knowledge and skills, which can be crucial for their future development and opportunities.
  • Emotional Well-being: Provides psychosocial support to help students cope with the stress and trauma associated with displacement.
  • Sense of Normality: Offers a sense of normalcy and routine, which can be particularly important for children and adolescents.
  • Hope for the Future: Gives students hope for the future by providing them with opportunities to learn and grow, despite their challenging circumstances.

Baitulmaal constructed the temporary school and furnished the classrooms, and UNICEF will operate the school.

According to the UN, the majority of Gaza’s schools have been bombed or turned into shelters for displaced people, leaving Gaza’s estimated 625,000 school-aged children unable to attend classes. All 12 of Gaza’s higher education institutions have been destroyed or damaged. Over 39,000 students were unable to graduate in 2023, and more than 45,000 first graders were unable to start their education as of September 2024, according to UNICEF. Prior to the recent escalation in violence in the region, Palestine had consistently high literacy rates, placing it among the highest globally, according the the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The absence of schooling has impacted the social, cognitive, and emotional development of children in the region.

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. Since October 7, 2023, Baitulmaal has been on the ground in Gaza providing food, shelter kits, hygiene supplies, clean water, psychosocial support, temporary housing, medical aid, Ramadan meals, Udhiyah programs, and other emergency aid. 

Baitulmaal continues to provide aid during the current crisis. 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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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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