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Posted on September 17, 2025August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

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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Posted on August 31, 2025August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Baitulmaal Responds to Mass Afghan Deportations

Herat, Afghanistan August 31, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently provided emergency aid to nearly 10,000 Afghans affected by mass deportations from neighboring countries.

The aid included the distribution of 18,000 hot meals, transportation, clean water, and hygiene kits to people in the Islam Qala border camps. According to Elora Bashir, senior manager of program operations at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries were women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

“No one should have to endure displacement and uncertainty alone,” Bashir said. “Providing meals, clean drinking water, and basic supplies is our way of standing with our Afghan brothers and sisters during their most difficult moments.”

According to UNICEF, 80 percent of households in Afghanistan cannot afford a nutritious diet, and only 12 percent of children aged 6–24 months receive the appropriate variety and quantity of food needed for healthy growth.

Afghanistan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to massive deportations. Since March 2025, over 1.5 million Afghans have been forcibly returned, overwhelming the country’s already fragile infrastructure and economy.

In addition to delivering emergency aid to earthquake survivors in Afghanistan, Baitulmaal has also provided fresh meat for Udhiyah, and Ramadan food meals, and provided winter relief. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on August 28, 2025August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

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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Posted on July 2, 2025August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

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.

Posted on June 21, 2025August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat Delivered for 7K Meals in Yemen During Udhiyah

SANA’A, YEMEN June 21, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat providing 7,126 meals to impoverished families across Yemen during the season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 1,063 families living in Alhudaidah, Marib, and Sana’a received fresh meat from locally-sourced, humanely-slaughtered cows.

Many of the beneficiaries included orphans’ families, children, and women, according to Elora Bashir, senior manager of program operations at Baitulmaal.

“For children who’ve lost parents and women struggling to feed their families, this fresh meat meant more than nourishment, it meant someone cares,” Bashir said. “It gave them a reason to smile on Eid.”

According to UNICEF, more than 2.4 million children in Yemen are acutely malnourished, including over 500,000 suffering from severe acute malnutrition.

In addition to providing fresh meat for Udhiyah, Baitulmaal has also distributed Ramadan food packages, delivered more than $4 million in medical aid, constructed solar-powered water wells, and provided emergency aid in Yemen. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on June 20, 2025August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 2K Meals Provided in Nigeria

KANO, NIGERIA June 20, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat providing 2,000 meals to families across Nigeria during the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 400 families living in Kano and Potiskum 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.

“I’ll never forget the look in the eyes of our sisters and brothers, the gratitude, the relief,” Sherif said. “Just knowing they had something to share at their table on Eid made every effort worth it”.

According to the World Food Programme, more than 26 million people in Nigeria are projected to face food insecurity in 2025 due to conflict, inflation, and climate-related shocks, making seasonal support like Udhiyah distributions critical for vulnerable families.

In addition to providing fresh meat for Udhiyah, Baitulmaal has also distributed Ramadan food packages in Nigeria. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

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Posted on June 20, 2025August 19, 2026 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/.

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Posted on June 20, 2025August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat for 2K Meals Distributed to Families in Ghana During Udhiyah

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

Approximately 400 families living in Accra, Kumasi and Tamale 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, displaced, and disabled people

“One father told us it was the first time in months his family sat together to enjoy a real meal with meat,” Sherif said. “This wasn’t just about food, it was a reminder of what it feels like to be cared for, and to be together.”

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition affects nearly 19 percent of children under five in Ghana, making access to nutritious food like meat crucial for their growth and development.

In addition to providing fresh meat for Udhiyah, Baitulmaal has also provided Ramadan food packages in Ghana. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

Posted on June 20, 2025August 19, 2026 by johnjanney

Fresh Meat Distributed to 400 Vulnerable Families in Ivory Coast

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST June 20, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat that provided 2,000 meals to families across Ivory Coast as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 400 families living in Abidjan, San Pedro and Bouaké received fresh meat from locally-sourced, humanely-slaughtered cows.

Many of the beneficiaries included displaced people, widows, orphans and the elderly, according to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal.

“In these holy days, sharing the blessings with others is part of our faith,” Sherif said. “The families we served, many of them widows, orphans, and displaced, felt seen, supported, and spiritually uplifted.”

According to the World Food Programme (WFP), nearly 1 in 5 households in Ivory Coast face food insecurity, with vulnerable groups like orphans, widows, and displaced families bearing the brunt of these challenges.

In addition to providing fresh meat for Udhiyah, Baitulmaal has also distributed Ramadan food packages in Ivory Coast. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/

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Posted on June 14, 2025August 19, 2026 by johnjanney