The banks of the River Steeping burst last Wednesday, after succumbing to the pressure of the extraordinary levels of rainfall. Further heavy rains are forecast in the coming days, which leaves hundreds of people grappling with uncertainty and scared of the damage to their homes.
Widows are amongst the most vulnerable people in the world today. These once proud women also face discrimination on a massive scale, being denied basic rights and inheritance, as in many rural communities once their husband dies these poor women are left without a place in society.
This is not just a sewing machine. It’s the start of a woman’s textile business, and a future free from poverty. On National Sewing Machine Day, give this precious gift for just £150 and kick-start a woman’s future.
Penny Appeal has put together the best group of comedy Superheroes this side of the Atlantic - plus one from across the pond as well - and has assembled them to bring you an outlandishly funny tour the likes of which the UK has never seen.
Almost a million Rohingya refugees have fled persecution and danger in Myanmar, only to arrive at a refugee camp which is sprawling and unforgiving; Cox’s Bazar. This is the fastest growing refugee crisis in the world, and Bangladesh just does not have the capacity to help so many people. The World Health Organisation estimates that 1.3 million Rohingya people are in need of health services, many of whom live in Cox’s Bazar.
Roshni is a 19-year-old, soon-to-be mother of three, and there is absolutely nothing she wouldn’t do for her little ones. The love she has for them is unconditional and ever growing… but Roshni is afraid.
Afraid for the future, afraid for her children and afraid of the uncertainty that poverty brings her family. She fears what will happen to herself and her children, especially the one growing inside her, if they go without food much longer.
One of the greatest things about fasting during Ramadan is that Muslims, as a community, fast together. You’re fasting, your friends are fasting and your neighbours are fasting as well; the beauty of this communal act is that everyone is coming together in solidarity to celebrate their devotion to Allah (swt).
Fasting enables us to reflect on our faith and put a spotlight on devotion and charitable giving. During the holy month of Ramadan, the strength in each of us provides strength for the community.
If we’re fasting as a community, then what better way is there to break that fast than with your community?
Ramadan is one of the best times of the year to raise funds for charity, because it’s the time of year when we reflect most on the struggles of the less fortunate. This reflection leads to action, as Muslims all over the globe pay their Zakat and make donations to charitable causes.
Allah (swt) rewards you for each donation you make and many donors are blessed with Sadaqah Jariyah, for the continuous help they provide to communities all over the world. Donating money isn’t the only way to receive rewards though! You can earn blessings and rewards by fundraising or donating your time and effort to a cause close to your heart.
THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019
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