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Posted on June 20, 2025 by johnjanney

Baitulmaal Provides 2K Meals in Togo for Udhiyah

LOMÉ, TOGO June 20, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat that provided 2,000 meals to families across Togo during Udhiyah.

Approximately 400 families living in Lomé and Sakodé received fresh meat from locally-sourced, humanely-slaughtered cows. According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included widows, orphans, the elderly, and displaced people.

“You could feel the weight lift, even just for a day,” Sherif said. “That’s what Eid is about, joy, community, and compassion, and we’re humbled to be part of that.”

According to the World Bank, nearly 45 percent of Togo’s population lives in poverty, making food insecurity a persistent challenge.

In addition to providing fresh meat for Udhiyah, Baitulmaal, has also provided Ramadan food packages, in Togo. 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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Posted on March 27, 2025 by johnjanney

Baitulmaal Delivered Food for 120K Ramadan Meals in Togo

LOME, TOGO March 27, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 120,000 meals to underserved families living in Togo during the month of Ramadan.

Food packages containing essentials such as rice, pasta, beans, canned goods, and cooking oil were provided to 500 families in Lome and Sokodé. Additionally, 1,000 hot meals were distributed during a community iftar, where families gathered to break their fast.

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

“Farming is a way of life in Togo, but hunger is still common,” Sherif said. “This aid lives up to the Islamic principle of sharing what we have with those in need.”

According to the UN World Food Programme, Togo’s economy heavily depends on agriculture, employing 60% of the labor force, yet food insecurity remains a major challenge.

In addition to providing Ramadan food packages, Baitulmaal has also provided fresh meat for Udhiyah, in Togo. 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 June 19, 2024March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 4K Meals Distributed in Togo

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LOME, TOGO June 19, 2024 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 4,000 meals to impoverished families in Togo as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 800 families living in Lome and Sokode Cities in Southern and Middle regions received fresh meat from locally-sourced and humanely-slaughtered cows.

The beneficiaries included orphan families and people living with disabilities, according to Ahmed Sherif, international offices manager at Baitulmaal.

“Many of the beneficiaries served have not had fresh meat in months,” said Sherif. “Our donors nourished bodies and souls during this celebratory time of Eid.”

According to the World Food Programme, 22 percent of the population in Togo require humanitarian assistance and over 280,000 people are at risk of falling into hunger.

In addition to providing fresh meat for Udhiyah, Baitulmaal has also provided Ramadan food packages in Togo. 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 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 July 31, 2023March 18, 2026 by johnjanney

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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Posted on May 12, 2023March 17, 2026 by johnjanney

Families in Togo Receive Ramadan Packages for 24,000 Meals

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LOME, TOGO May 12, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 24,000 meals to families in Togo in time for the Ramadan season.

The charity delivered food packages to 100 families struggling with food insecurity. The packages included items such as rice, pasta, sugar, canned goods, tea and cooking oil.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, program development manager at Baitulmaal, Togo is among a growing list of countries that the charity is expanding its relief efforts into.

“Baitulmaal has been working on various projects in Africa with the generous support of our donors,” Sohail said. “They have enabled us to reach more people in even more countries during the blessed month of Ramadan this year.”

Baitulmaal delivered more than 3.6 million meals to those in need around the world in Ramadan. The charity has expanded into Togo, Ghana and Nigeria in recent years, in addition to other countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Mexico. To learn more about or contribute to relief efforts in these countries, 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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