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Posted on August 27, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for More Than 300,000 Meals Provided to Families in Need

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DALLAS, TX August 27, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently distributed fresh meat for 308,008 meals to impoverished families in poverty-stricken and conflict-ridden regions around the world during the Islamic holiday season of sacrifice known as Udhiyah.

Approximately 16,504 families received portions of meat from cows, goats and other livestock in countries such as Bangladesh, India, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Syria, Turkey and Yemen.

Elizabeth Sohail, program manager at Baitulmaal, said that while the need in these countries has been on the rise, so has the compassion of donors.

“Many of the families we help have been hit by tragedy after tragedy,” Sohail said. “Each package of meat served more than food; it also provided a glimmer of hope to those who’ve had little to look forward to in this difficult year.”

According to the United Nations, acute food insecurity has soared 40 percent this year due to conflict, climate change, rising food prices and the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting a record 270 million people. The World Health Organization estimates that more than two billion people worldwide suffer from “hidden hunger,” defined as a deficiency in nutrients such as iron, zinc, and folic acid from a lack of diversity in diets.

For those struggling with extreme poverty and food insecurity, having meat to eat is a rare occurrence. In many Muslim-majority countries, nutrient-rich meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah. This year, Baitulmaal distributed approximately 54 tons of fresh, locally-sourced meat on behalf of donors wishing to fulfill the Islamic traditions of sacrifice, charity, and good-will towards others.

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 Dallas, Texas, the charity has offices in: Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Nairobi, Kenya; Mogadishu, Somalia; Amman and Al Ramtha, Jordan; and Karachi, Pakistan.

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Posted on August 24, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

International Charity and Afghan Refugees in America Team Up to Provide Emergency Aid in Afghanistan

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DALLAS, August 24, 2021 — Baitulmaal, an international humanitarian aid organization, is teaming up with Dallas-based Afghanistan relief nonprofit Education and Occupation Coalition to provide emergency food and hygiene supplies to displaced Afghans who fled the recent escalation of violence.

Representatives from both organizations were planning joint education and economic development projects in Afghanistan when the violence escalated. Elizabeth Sohail, program manager for Baitulmaal, said the conversations quickly shifted to emergency aid.

“We’re seeing a lot of displaced families who are stranded far from home and unsure of what they are returning to once they get back,” Sohail said. “So we’re providing food staples, basic hygiene supplies, cash assistance and bus transportation to help them get back on their feet.”

Wafa Parwana, a director with the Education and Occupation Coalition, said the situation is dire for Afghan families who fled the fighting, explaining that “children are baked by the sun during the day and eaten by mosquitoes throughout the night.”

A donation of $180 will provide one family with the total emergency aid package of food staples, hygiene supplies, cash assistance and bus transportation. Donors can also fund different parts of the aid package as follows:

$50 for bus transportation
$60 for cash assistance for basic necessities lost during the unrest
$70 for up to a month’s worth of food staples and basic hygiene supplies

However, donors can give any amount to the Baitulmaal Afghanistan Aid and all funds collected will be used to provide emergency aid packages to displaced Afghan families. People interested in helping can contribute at https://johnjanney.org/donate.

The Education and Occupation Coalition is a humanitarian organization established to assist in the development of sustainable, grassroots programs that provide education services and income-generating projects in Afghanistan.

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Note: Costs for the emergency humanitarian aid have been updated since the WFAA story aired. Costs of aid are subject to change, especially during a rapidly changing, volatile crisis. Thank you for your understanding and your generous donations.

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Posted on August 12, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Rohingya Refugees Receive Fresh Meat for 8,648 Meals

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COX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH August 12, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently distributed fresh meat for 8,648 meals to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh during the Islamic holiday season of sacrifice known as Udhiyah.

Approximately 5,405 refugees in the Balukali district of Bangladesh received portions of meat from locally-sourced cows. Many of these beneficiaries have been victims of disease, flooding, campfires and other ordeals in the four years since they have escaped violence in their homeland.

In Bangladesh and many other Muslim-majority countries, nutrient-rich meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah. This year, Baitulmaal distributed approximately 54 tons of fresh meat to beneficiaries in various poverty-stricken and conflict ridden areas of the world for the Udhiyah season.

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Posted on August 11, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Displaced Syrians Receive Fresh Meat for 7,130 Meals

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IDLIB, SYRIA August 11, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently distributed fresh meat for 7,130 meals to families in Pakistan during the Islamic holiday season of sacrifice known as Udhiyah.

Approximately 1,150 families received portions of meat from locally-sourced cows. The recipients — many of whom are widowed, orphaned, elderly, disabled or unemployed — live in Idlib, a makeshift settlement in northern Syria.

In many Muslim-majority countries, nutrient-rich meat is often procured through charitable gifts on occasions like the Udhiyah. This year, Baitulmaal distributed approximately 54 tons of fresh meat to beneficiaries in various poverty-stricken and conflict ridden areas of the world for the Udhiyah season.

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Posted on August 10, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Palestinian Families Receive Fresh Meat for 20,640 Meals

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GAZA, PALESTINE August 10, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently distributed fresh meat for 20,640 meals to families in the Gaza Strip during the Islamic holiday season of sacrifice known as Udhiyah.

Approximately 3,500 families living in various camps and settlements in Gaza, Rafah, Khan Younis and surrounding areas received portions of meat from locally-sourced cows.

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Posted on August 9, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Yemeni Families Receive Fresh Meat for 110,349 Meals

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IBB, YEMEN August 09, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently distributed fresh meat for 110,349 meals to impoverished families in Yemen during the Islamic holiday season of sacrifice known as Udhiyah.

Approximately 22,400 beneficiaries received portions of meat from locally-sourced sheep, cows and other livestock.

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Posted on August 2, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

10 Water Wells Supply Hope for Displaced Syrian Children

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TELL ABYAD, SYRIA, August 2, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently completed the construction of 10 water wells serving 7,470 internally-displaced Syrians in northern Syria.

The water wells are located on the premises of 10 schools, including:

Alsared school, with a population of 550 students
Katrana school, with a population of 700 students
Almarouda school, with a population of 700 students
Alkalta school, with a population of 800 students
Kormaza school, with a population of 600 students
Alsherkrak school, with a population of 950 students
Alkalta school, with a population of 500 students
Albadee school, with a population of 900 students
Doganyah Alsadiq school, with a population of 750 students
Dabaa school, with a population of 1020 students

The wells provide clean water to the plumbing of the schools that span four villages in Tell Abyad, a Syrian city that shares a border with Turkey. Having escaped violence in their hometowns, this small community of approximately 160,000 internally displaced Syrians relies on humanitarian aid for their survival. Among the areas of greatest need is potable water, which has been in short supply in the region.

Elizabeth Sohail, program manager at Baitulmaal, said the construction of these wells ensures access to safe, clean water for the area’s residents and allows school children to thrive.

“When these families finally found a safe place to stay, the dirty water they drank became the new threat,” Sohail said. “These wells ensure that they have access to this basic life necessity and one less thing to worry about as they rebuild their lives.”

According to the UN Refugee Agency, Syria has the largest displaced population in the world. More than 6 million people — including 2.5 million children — are displaced within Syria. Many displaced Syrians live in deplorable conditions owing to continued violence and escalating poverty over the course of an on-going, 10-year long civil war.

Baitulmaal has provided food, clothing, winter aid, and emergency assistance to internally-displaced Syrians and refugees. Donors who would like to learn more or contribute to programs at Baitulmaal can visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on August 1, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Impoverished Families in Pakistan Receive Fresh Meat for 28,340 Meals

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KARACHI, PAKISTAN August 01, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently distributed fresh meat for 28,340 meals to families in Pakistan during the Islamic holiday season of sacrifice known as Udhiyah.

Approximately 6,000 beneficiaries received portions of meat from locally-sourced cows. The recipients lived in rural and impoverished areas such as the Noshahro Feroz district and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan.

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Posted on July 29, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Families in Kenya Receive Fresh Meat for 23,712 Meals

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WAJIR, KENYA July 29, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently distributed fresh meat for 23,712 meals to families in Kenya during the Islamic holiday season of sacrifice known as Udhiyah.

Approximately 1,520 Kenyan families in Wajir county received portions of meat from locally-sourced cows. A large percentage of these families had female bread-winners and a high number of dependents.

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Posted on July 26, 2021August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Families in Somalia Receive Fresh Meat for 35,400 Meals

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MOGADISHU, SOMALIA July 26, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently distributed fresh meat for 35,400 meals to families in Somalia during the Islamic holiday season of sacrifice known as Udhiyah.

Approximately 1,200 families received portions of meat from locally-sourced goats. The recipients live in Galkayo city in the Mudug region and Baidoa City of the Bay region in Northwest Somalia.

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