Children in Need
In a world full of upheaval, children are the most vulnerable community members—vulnerable to hunger, to illness, to deprivation and to exploitation. The number of …
Day of Dignity
Some 50 million Americans—including almost 17 million children—live in poverty, and the number is rising. According to the U.S. Census Bureau figures, the number of …
Emergency Response
Disasters—whether natural or man-made—strike with unyielding fervor, leveling everything in their paths and destroying life, property and livelihood. They wreak havoc on the poor, who …
Family Sponsorship
Millions of families around the world struggle on a daily basis to find nutritious meals to eat …
Malaria
Malaria is considered one of the oldest diseases known to man. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that malaria is 4,000 years old, while …
Orphans
Misiriya Azeez was born in June 2003. She lives in India and loves dolls and gardening. Misiriya aspires to be a teacher, but for now, …
Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of reflection, prayer and fasting for Muslims. During the month, observers gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the suffering …
U.S. Food Service for Kids
Nearly 50 million Americans—17 million children—live in poverty, and the number is rising. Many of these children rely on subsidized meals provided at their schools …
Udhiyah/Qurbani
Udhiyah (also referred to as Qurabani) marks the end of Hajj (pilgrimage), and is a time to reflect upon the significance of sacrifice with the …
World Food Crisis
Food scarcity, global warming and rocketing food and fuel prices have led to a dangerous global food crisis. According to the United Nations, 925 million …
Zakah
About the Observance Offering zakah is a religious obligation of all Muslims, and is one of the five pillars of Islam. This observance is meant… …
