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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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New Water Filtration Plant Benefits 5,000 Villagers in Pakistan

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KARACHI, PAKISTAN October 3, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently installed a water filtration plant in the Pakka Malana village in Pakistan that provides safe, clean water to approximately 5,000 people.

The village, which is located in the Dera Ismail Khan District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, relies heavily on tap water for its needs, but much of that water is contaminated, according to Baitulmaal Program Manager Elizabeth Sohail.

“Many people were suffering from hepatitis, typhus, diarrhea and other water-borne diseases due to the poor quality of the water there,” Sohail said. “The community was largely impoverished and unable to afford the necessary filtration. Thanks to our generous donors, they now have access to safe, clean water.”

According to the UN, approximately 70 percent of households in Pakistan drink bacterially contaminated water. UNESCO estimates that 40 percent of all diseases in Pakistan are due to unsanitary drinking water. This has led to stunting in children and over 53,000 child deaths per year. Recent floods have further contaminated water sources, posing even greater risk to vulnerable families in need.

Baitulmaal has constructed over 330 donor-funded wells in various regions of Pakistan, including Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. In addition to water access projects, Baitulmaal responds to emergencies such as recent flooding and earthquakes, and provides food and seasonal aid. 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 Dallas, Texas, the charity has offices and representatives in: Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Nairobi, Kenya; Mogadishu, Somalia; Amman and Al Ramtha, Jordan; and Karachi, Pakistan.

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160,000 Meals Made Possible During Udhiyah Season 2022

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DALLAS, TEXAS August 10, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for approximately 159,968 meals to impoverished families around the world during the Udhiyah season that ran from July 9 through July 12, 2022.

Approximately 22,606 families received fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows, goats or sheep. Beneficiaries live in countries such as Afghanistan, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Syria and Yemen and include Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as well as Syrian and Uyghur refugees in Turkey.

The practice of Udhiyah, or sacrifice, takes place during the annual pilgrimage undertaken by Muslims to Mecca known as the Hajj. It is an act of worship that extends compassion to those in need through the distribution of fresh meat.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, program director at Baitulmaal, all of the families who received the udhiyah distribution face high levels of food insecurity.

“Meat continues to be a luxury for many families suffering from hunger,” Sohail said. “Our donor community came through to ensure that the less fortunate had their rightful share of meat this Udhiyah.” 

Continued economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the war in Ukraine has led to a global food crisis, according to the World Health Organization. Food prices have soared while supply has deteriorated in many of the most vulnerable regions of the world. Climate and weather emergencies like drought, flooding and earthquakes have further exacerbated difficulties faced by struggling communities.

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 Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 10,912 Meals Distributed in Syria

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IDLIB, SYRIA August 3, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 10,912 meals to displaced families in Northern Syria as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah last month.

Approximately 1,760 families living in camps in the northern countryside were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered sheep. Beneficiaries included widows, elderly and disabled Syrians. Orphans sponsored by Baitulmaal donors also received udhiyah distributions this year.

In many Muslim-majority countries, fresh meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah, a practice that commemorates Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice and takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage.  This year, Baitulmaal distributed fresh meat for approximately 160,000 meals to beneficiaries in various poverty-stricken and conflict ridden areas of the world. 

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 Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 2,200 Meals Distributed to Uyghur Refugees

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY August 2, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 2,200 meals to Uyghur refugee families living in Turkey as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah last month.

Approximately 400 families living in Istanbul were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered sheep. Recipients included widows, single mothers and the elderly.

In many Muslim-majority countries, fresh meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah, a practice that commemorates Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice and takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage. This year, Baitulmaal distributed fresh meat for approximately 160,000 meals to beneficiaries in various poverty-stricken and conflict ridden areas of the world.

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 Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 39,195 Meals Distributed in Pakistan

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KARACHI, PAKISTAN August 1, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 39,195 meals to impoverished families in Pakistan as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah last month.

Approximately 1,170 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. The distribution occurred during monsoon season that flooded many villages, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program manager at Baitulmaal.

“Heavy rains did not dampen smiles and enthusiasm for this special holiday,” Sohail siad. “Thanks to our donors, we were able to successfully deliver fresh meat to our brothers and sisters in Pakistan despite the downpour.”

In many Muslim-majority countries, fresh meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah, a practice that commemorates Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice and takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage. This year, Baitulmaal distributed fresh meat for approximately 160,000 meals to beneficiaries in various poverty-stricken and conflict ridden areas of the world.

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 Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 11,800 Meals Distributed in Somalia

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GALKAYO, SOMALIA July 29, 2022 — 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 earlier this month.

Approximately 2,000 families living in Galkayo and Baidoa were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered goats. Beneficiaries included displaced families living in camp settlements in Harhar.

In many Muslim-majority countries, fresh meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah, a practice that commemorates Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice and takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage.  This year, Baitulmaal distributed fresh meat for approximately 160,000 meals to beneficiaries in various poverty-stricken and conflict ridden areas of the world.

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 Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 16,520 Meals Distributed in Palestine

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GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE July 29, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 16,520 meals to impoverished families in Palestine as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah earlier this month.

Approximately 2,800 families living in the Gaza Strip were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows.

In many Muslim-majority countries, fresh meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah, a practice that commemorates Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice and takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage.  This year, Baitulmaal distributed fresh meat for approximately 160,000 meals to beneficiaries in various poverty-stricken and conflict ridden areas of the world.

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 Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 13,728 Meals Distributed in Kenya

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ACCRA, GHANA July 27, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 2,400 meals to impoverished families in Ghana as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah last month.

Approximately 480 families living in Accra and the Ashanti region of Ghana were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows. Recipients included families who were struggling with poverty and cared for disabled members or orphans.

In many Muslim-majority countries, fresh meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah, a practice that commemorates Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice and takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage. This year, Baitulmaal distributed fresh meat for approximately 160,000 meals to beneficiaries in various poverty-stricken and conflict ridden areas of the world.

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 Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 2,400 Meals Distributed in Ghana

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ACCRA, GHANA July 27, 2022 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 2,400 meals to impoverished families in Ghana as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah last month.

Approximately 480 families living in Accra and the Ashanti region of Ghana were given fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows. Recipients included families who were struggling with poverty and cared for disabled members or orphans.

In many Muslim-majority countries, fresh meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah, a practice that commemorates Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice and takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage. This year, Baitulmaal distributed fresh meat for approximately 160,000 meals to beneficiaries in various poverty-stricken and conflict ridden areas of the world.

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 Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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