Charity
Charity Organisations that I support and are doing amazing things to make a real difference in their capacity. I will be uploading more as I come across them.
“Whoever saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind” Qur’an 5:32
Islamic Relief is an international aid and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world’s poorest people. It is an independent Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by Dr Hany El Banna.
As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender.
“Nour is an organisation which aims to tackle the silent, yet prevalent social issue of domestic violence (DV) in the Muslim community by using Islamic literature from both the Qur’an and the Prophetic teachings as a platform to refute and condemn DV. Our objectives as an organisation are to open the lines of communication and facilitate the access between individuals and our team of Islamic/health advisors, so that they may receive counselling and advice which is sensitive to their faith; we are also working towards providing legal support.
We endeavour to eliminate the complacent attitude towards DV in Muslim communities by educating, creating awareness and campaigning against DV via seminars, community talks and workshops. Our final phase is to provide an aftercare package for the DV survivors and their children to include social and psychological support. Our philanthropic motivation and ambition for the outreach to victims of DV is rooted within the teachings of Islam, but Nour will be accessible for all and there will be no racial, religious or gender discrimination of DV victims. We hope that the culmination of the services that Nour provides will be a source of strength, support and solace for the survivors of DV.”
“Selfless is an independent international development organisation, initiated and led entirely by young people. Our vision is to empower communities countries by sharing skills, knowledge and by providing healthcare where needed. Our only commitment is to try and make a difference.
Our ultimate vision is for Selfless to harness the enthusiasm of young people, from a variety of backgrounds and professions, and channel it towards worthwhile projects, bringing benefit to those communities in need, worldwide.
There is an old adage which goes, ‘give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him to fish and you feed him for a lifetime’. This closely reflects the ethos of Selfless; our aim, rather than giving financial assistance, is to equip people and communities with the skills they need to improve their lives and eventually, their nation.”
