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azeezahmed815 · 5 months ago

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Supporting Humanity: A Food Appeal to Feed the Hungry

In a world where plenty exists alongside scarcity, the act of feeding the hungry stands as a beacon of hope and compassion. At Muslim Charity, we recognize the pressing need to address food insecurity, a silent crisis affecting millions globally. Our Food Appeal initiative embodies our commitment to alleviating hunger and nourishing communities in need.

Understanding the Need

Food Insecurity: Defined as the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food, food insecurity knows no borders. It plagues both developed and developing nations, affecting individuals and families who struggle to meet their basic nutritional needs. According to recent studies, approximately 811 million people worldwide are undernourished, highlighting the urgency of addressing this humanitarian issue.

Impact of Hunger: Beyond the physical discomfort, hunger undermines health, education, and economic stability. Children are particularly vulnerable, facing developmental setbacks due to malnutrition. Families caught in cycles of poverty often must choose between food and other essential needs, perpetuating a cycle of deprivation.

The Role of Food Appeals

What is a Food Appeal?: A Food Appeal is a targeted campaign aimed at raising awareness and resources to combat hunger. It mobilizes communities, businesses, and individuals to contribute towards providing food aid and sustainable solutions to food insecurity.

Why Feed the Hungry?: Providing nutritious meals is not just about filling empty stomachs; it’s about restoring dignity and fostering resilience. By ensuring access to food, we empower individuals to pursue education, employment, and personal growth.

Muslim Charity’s Commitment

Our Mission: At Muslim Charity, we believe in the power of collective action to create meaningful change. Our Food Appeal is rooted in our Islamic values of compassion (rahma) and charity (sadaqah), guiding us to serve humanity irrespective of race, religion, or nationality.

Impactful Programs: Through strategic partnerships and on-the-ground efforts, we implement sustainable food security programs worldwide. From emergency food distributions in conflict zones to long-term agricultural projects promoting self-sufficiency, each initiative is designed to meet immediate needs while building community resilience.

How You Can Make a Difference

Get Involved: Your support is crucial in transforming lives. Whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness, every action counts. By participating in our Food Appeal, you join a global movement dedicated to ending hunger and promoting social justice.

Donate: Your financial contributions enable us to purchase and distribute nutritious meals to those in need. Even a small donation can make a significant impact on someone’s life.

Volunteer: Join our team of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to organize events, raise awareness, and support our food distribution efforts.

Spread the Word: Use your voice to amplify our message. Share our Food Appeal campaign on social media, engage your network, and inspire others to take action.

Success Stories

Empowering Communities: Through our initiatives, we’ve witnessed communities flourish when given access to reliable food sources. From improved health outcomes to increased school attendance rates, the ripple effects of food security are profound and far-reaching.

Building Resilience: By investing in sustainable agriculture and livelihood programs, we equip communities with the tools to break the cycle of poverty. Empowered individuals become agents of change within their own communities, fostering a brighter future for generations to come.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Food Appeal by Muslim Charity stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to humanity. By addressing food insecurity with compassion and determination, we aim to create a world where no one goes to bed hungry. Together, we can feed the hungry, restore hope, and build a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Join us in making a difference today. Visit Muslim Charity’s Food Appeal to learn more about how you can contribute to feeding the hungry and transforming lives.

Let’s embrace the power of generosity and solidarity to create a world where hunger is a thing of the past. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and inspire positive change.

Feed the hungry. Change the world

This blog post not only highlights the urgency of food insecurity but also encourages action and emphasizes the transformative power of collective efforts. It aims to inspire empathy and drive engagement towards supporting those in need through Muslim Charity’s Food Appeal initiative.

#food appeal #feeding the hungry #penny appeal canada #muslim charity in Canada #charity #fundraising #crowdfunding #fundraisers

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pennyappealcanada · 2 years ago

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Share your Donation For the Winter Emergency Appeal!

Winter makes life difficult for those already struggling around the world. A small donation can make a world of difference in their lives! We’re currently responding to winter emergencies in Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Afghanistan. 🧡 Our kits include but are not limited to: Thermal Blankets Jerry Cans + Solar Lamps Mattresses + Sleeping Mats Flour, Cooking Oil, Rice and more!

Donate now at: https://pennyappeal.ca/program/emergency-response/

#emergency appeal #penny appeal canada #muslim charity in canada

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joanaalrawyah · 1 month ago

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Bismillah

I've found this great app, and I wanna share it with y'all. It's called:

Salam App: Muslim Companion.

The app is developed by a team based in Canada. They do this work as a form of charity for the greater good of the Umma, entirely for free. I for one think this is highly commendable and I pray that inshallah the developers will recieve many blessings for their deed.

Beside that: the app does A LOT! And it looks nice as well.

For starters, there are all the basics like qibla finder, prayer times corresponding to your location and reminder notifications. Adding to that, there's entire Holy Quran with three commentaries, all major hadith collections, a lot of dua, dhikr and other materials.

Sure, but a lot of other apps has these as well I hear you say. True. What set's "Salam App: Muslim companion" apart is it's high level of technical and scholarly qualities together with high customisability.

For example, Holy Quran can by displayed and read in multiple arabic fonts, with or without transcription and/or translation, with or without a commentary. Any hadith can be easily accesed from the same app, prayer related things are madhab-adjustible, and all this and more offline, ready in your phone. Oh, and did I mention audio Quran? Because they have audio version now as well.

Controls are intuitive, visuals are beautiful and adjustible as well, and there's active development and technical support.

I think that anyone, muslim or a non-muslim interested in (and inshallah on their way to conversion to) Islam can highly benefit from this app. Even if you don't utilize the prayer features, it can serve you as a compact and a potent resource for your studies of Holy Quran and hadith.

Let's bring this amazing work to more people, and spread the word of Allah. It is dawah and a commendable deed. Please reblog this or share the app directly, so more people can benefit from it!

Alhamdulillah, Subhanallah.

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nakibistan · 2 years ago

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🌈☪️ List of LGBTQI+ friendly Mosques and Muslim Congregations:

This is a list of mosques,muslim/islamic congregations that welcomes queer,trans,non-binary,intersex,BIPOC Muslims. The list is curated by Bangladeshi Bisexual Muslim @nakibistan. In this list some of the mosques/islamic congregations are radically “inclusive” to all folks. Please note that, some of the mosques & muslim congregations in this list only welcome to queer folks.

USA 🇺🇸

MPV-NY Unity Mosque, New York – Started by MPV-NY Chapter

MPV-LA Unity Mosque – Started by MPV-LA chapter

Unity Mosque of San Francisco – Started by MPV-SF Chapter

Atlanta Unity Mosque – Started by el-Tawhid Juma Circle & MPV

Unity Mosque, Chicago – Started by MPV Chicago

Unity Mosque, Boston – Started by MPV-Boston Chapter.

Unity Mosque, Columbus – Started by MPV-Columbus

Masjid an-Nur al-Issalah – Started by MPV-DC.

Masjid al-Rabia, South Loop downtown of Chicago – An intersectional, women-led, queer-affirming mosque.

Qalbu Maryam Mosque – A woman led, queer-friendly mosque

Masjid al-Inshirah – Started by Pioneer Valley Progressive Muslims group. The mosque also welcomes LGBTQI+ muslims

Masjed Fatimah – A shia-centric, inclusive mosque

Rainbow Crescent Mosque – A virtual queer-friendly mosque

Masjid Daar ul-Gharib – A virtual intersectional, queer-friendly mosque.

Masjid-ul-Hub – An online mosque for LGBTQI+ Muslims

Masjid al-Musawa – An online mosque for queer muslims

Haven, Philadelphia – An inclusive muslim congregation also includes LGBTQ+ muslims

Jummah 4 All collective

Mercy Community Center

Dergah al-Farah, Manhattan Downtown of NY – Radical inclusive sufi lodge of Nur Ashki Jerrahi order

The Circle of Ishq of Minneapolis – An inclusive Sufi lodge Jerrahi community

The Atlanta Circle – An inclusive sufi lodge of Nur Ashki Jerrahi

Nur Ashki Jerrahi Michigan Dervish

Nur Ashki Jerrahi Pittsburg Drevish

La Order Sufi Yerraji/Nur Ashki al-Jerrahi Sufi Order of New Mexico - Progressive, liberal Mexican sufi dervish of US

Muslim Space, TX – A texas-based BIPOC, queer-friendly, gender-inclusive community

Redwood Unity Mosque Initiative (RUMI),CA – A small congregation of progressive muslims in Redwood. It was affiliated with eTJC (don't know it's still active or not)

New England Unity Mosque (NEUM) – A Unity mosque of New England. This mosque was affiliated with el-Tawhid Juma Circle.

UK 🇬🇧

Inclusive Mosque Initiative (IMI) – An inclusive congregation that opened first LGBTQI+ friendly, women-led mosque in Britain

Nur Ashki Jerrahi Order of UK – Sufi lodge of Leeds/London

Imaan LGBTQ+ Muslim Charity

France 🇫🇷

Mosquée Inclusive de l’unicité , Goutte d'Or neighborhood of Paris – France's first unity mosque started by Imam Ludovic Ahmad Zahed

Frederico Joko Procopio's Buddhist Dojo, Paris – egalitarian congregation where french queer muslims prayed

Progressive Islamic Center, Marseille

Fatima Mosque – A progressive, women-led, mixed-gender mosque

Musulmans Inclusifs de France – A progressive muslim congregations of France

Voice of an Enlightened Islam (VOIX) – A progressive, spiritual & radically inclusive congregation for all. VOIX also runs Simorgh Mosque, which welcomes LGBTQ+ muslims

Canada 🇨🇦

Masjid el-Tawhid/Toronto Unity Mosque - It is the first unity mosque of el-Tawhid Juma Circle (eTJC) & Canada

Ottawa Valley Unity Mosque (OVUM)

Vancouver Unity Mosque, British Columbia

Halifax Unity Mosque, Nova Scotia (don't know it's still active or not. please contact eTJC for details)

Kitchener Waterloo Unity Mosque

Calgary Alberta Unity Mosque

Madison Unity Mosque

Queer Muslim Network

Germany 🇩🇪

Ibn Rushd Goethe Moschee,Berlin – A liberal, feminist mosque for sunni, shia, sufi, ahmadi, non-religious, BIPOC, queer, man & woman folks

Liberal-Islamischer Bund e.V. – A largest feminist, liberal muslim congregation of German

Australia 🇦🇺

Australia's first Unity Mosque

MPV-Australia

Norway 🇳🇴

Masjid Al-Nisa – A women-led, LGBTQ+ friendly mosque in Oslo

Italy 🇮🇹

Moschea al-Kawthar/Al-kawthar Mosque – A virtual intersectional mosque started by Sveva Basirah Balzini

Mexico 🇲🇽

Tasním Nur Ashki Al Yerrahi, Cuernavaca – Radically inclusive sufi dervish for all genders & sexualities

South Africa 🇿🇦

Masjid ul-Umam ( People's Mosque), Cape town – First egalitarian mosque of Africa

Masjid ul-Ghurbaah – An inclusive mosque for marginalised muslims, runs by al-Ghurbaah Foundation

The Open Mosque – An egalitarian, mixed gender mosque for all

Claremont Main Road Mosque, Cape town – A mixed-gender mosque in South Africa. The mosque also welcome HIV+ & LGBTQI+ folks

Pakistan 🇵🇰

Khusrain Wale Shahi Masjid/ Khusray wale masjid, Jalalpur of Punjab – Punjab's oldest mosque of transgender eunuchs (also known as Khusra/Khusray)

Shrine of Shah Hussain/Madhoo Lal Hussain – An important site for queer & trans muslims where they can explore the divinity of love & find solace

Bari Imam Shrine

Imambargah of Mirpur Khas

Dargah of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar

Rehmatul Alameen Masjid,Islamabad

India 🇮🇳

Hijron Ka Khanqah, Delhi – A historical sufi khanqah with a small mosque. The mosque is only for muslim Hijras (an umbrella term for transgender,eunuch, transvestite,gender non-binary & intersex folks)

Khawaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah

Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Nizamuddin Dargah

Masjid Syed Gauhar Ali Shah Qadeem, Delhi (this mosque doesn't allow women to pray besides men)

Masjid-e-Mukhannisan/Hijron Wali Shahi Masjid, Lohamandi of Agra – A historical mosque was built by Emperor Akbar to honour his favourite Mukhannas Itibar Khan

Indonesia 🇮🇩

Pondok Pesantren Waria Al-Fatah, Yogyakarta – Indonesia's first Islamic centre for Warias (Indonesian local term for trans woman)

Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Dakshin Char Kalibari Masjid, Mymensingh – Bangladesh's first hijra mosque

Turkey 🇹🇷

Alevi Muslims are providing safe spaces for LGBTQI+ to pray

Ağalar Mosque in Topkapı Palace – A historical mosque for gender non-confirming eunuchs

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libraford · 2 years ago

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gods as someone that was raised in several churches (mom minister so I got all the shitty behind the scenes drama starting at like 4yo and never really believed beyond general agnostic-ish feelings. which apparently is a super common trend for pastor/minister kids to nope tf out of the church asap) the 'forcing you to be The Right Christian™ Or You Don't Deserve™™ Charity' thing hits hard. especially when I psych myself out of asking for help because I'm constantly remembering how openly hostile some of those places are to even poor christian people using their services.

like one particular church (the "open and affirming" one that threw the only trans woman out of the 20 person congregation because the old white guy treasurer learned she was trans after like 8 years and suddenly didn't want to look at her, or "worse", hear her sing) had a monthly meal for the (very poor neighborhood) community. they'd make everyone pray to God for 20 minutes before letting anyone touch even a slice of bread, but lock them out of the sanctuary during church hours because they were, I wish I was joking and that this wasn't a direct quote, "dirty homeless looters". you had to pray correctly to get food but don't you dare sully the churches doorstep trying to attend worship. meanwhile the church people organizing it are going off about how dare these people be standing in line for food instead of attending church as Real Good Christians Should.

🙃

That's fucking frightening and unfortunately I have my own similar stories.

Tw for racism, homophobia, anti-Muslim, and just... really bad stereotypes.

One of the reasons I started walking away from the church (there's a couple reasons) was at our summer mission trip (yes, I know.) In previous years, we had kept local: deep cleaning the homeless shelter, renovating the local Latino advocacy building, soup kitchen stuff. But one of the (more wealthy) girls in our group wanted to try doing a mission abroad.

Best we could do is Toronto.

We signed up with a shelter there and they gave us some tasks. The shelter REALLY played up how bad it was in this part of town- the gang violence, the culture of sin, the regressive way the men treat women in their home country.

So like... I'm from America. I've been to Chicago. Not to compare but like... hmm..

So during the introduction to how terrible it is in Toronto (...?) Our ambassador takes us through parts of town to show us what it's like to be homeless there. It was a very somber thing. We were given a small amount of money and we were to pretend it was all we had. Try to survive on a few coins.

We take our tour. Remember that this is supposed to scare us.

She takes us to an area where we hear drums. We hide behind a building. "You hear those drums? This is a homeless village. Young people come here seeking community, but you will be turned away if you cannot provide a service for them. They will only use your body for so long."

So... I'd been to drum circles before. And this was very much a drum circle. Like sure these people were a little crunchy, but it was pretty clear to me that these guys were just cutting loose after the day of work.

She takes us to the red light district.

"This is the red light district," she says. "This is where all the homosexuals come. You see that there are many young people here who are attracted to the high life. But you will see: the older men will always come looking for the younger one's to manipulate and that's how many homeless people become prostitutes."

I, a half-in-half-out of the closet lesbian, for the first time in my life, saw two happy gay men arm in arm and it was moving for me. I saw people having a good time. I'd already figured out she was full of shit. Now I was mad.

So we get back to the church we're staying at and I'm already having second thoughts about this visit to Canada. She tells us that our mission this week is to tutor some Somali kids in English and math.

... I feel... oncoming dread.

They didn't give us a lesson,plan or anything. Were supposed to just help them learn where they're stuck in their lessons. And then on Friday we'll have a trip to the museum of science and industry.

I was the only one in our group that had ever encountered a Muslim to know that Friday was their holy day. And that was when I realized that it was a conversion tactic. I asked her about it like... 'is Friday really a good time to do that?' And she was like 'well, it's the last day you'll be here and we want to celebrate don't we?'

And I was livid, but I was in a different country with a bunch of people who believed this woman's lies. And I didn't say anything to my friends because I was already kind of an outcast there, no one was going to believe me.

So I held my tongue, but from then on I lost a lot of respect for Christian-run charities and even now I'll always be looking for their angle.

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agentfascinateur · 7 months ago

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Canada is a backchannel for Israeli illegal settlements:

Mizrachi Canada has been listed as a charity organisation since 1979. But it was only in 2022, after activists exerted pressure for more information, that it disclosed that some of the recipients of its funds in Israel were organisations like Regavim, a radical pro-settler group that is forcibly taking over Palestinian lands. The CRA has yet to take any action against Mizrachi Canada, which faces multiple allegations including violation of the Income Tax Act, the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act, and going against official Canadian policy.

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uraniummcdonaldsgarfieldmug · 1 year ago

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Just a little thought, if you are planning on donating to an organization that helps in Palestine, you should do it in honor of some shitty Zionist politician and ruin their career. It might not fully ruin their career but I hope it just does that little something to piss them off

You can look up local representatives if you're in the us I know about that at least.

Actually you should just do this for anyone you don't like, just do it for everyone!

Please spread this around!!!!

(a list of some organizations, feel free to add!!)

#palestine #free palestine #free gaza #gaza #gaza strip #gazaunderattack #gazaunderfire #ceasefire #ceasefire now #palestinians #colonialism

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mariacallous · 11 months ago

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The scale and sophistication of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks have led many counterterrorism analysts to revisit their assumptions about the group’s intent and capabilities. And one of the biggest questions many have is whether the group, which has never launched a successful attack abroad in its 36-year existence, could transform into a global threat, rather than simply remain a regional one.

On Thursday, seven individuals were arrested in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands on suspicion of preparing to carry out terrorist attacks against Jewish institutions in Europe. Three suspects detained in Berlin and another in Rotterdam are alleged Hamas members with links to the Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing. According to German authorities, the suspects were tasked with locating a preexisting weapons cache, which would facilitate future attacks. The orders allegedly came from Hamas leadership based in Lebanon.

In the United States, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned since the Oct. 7 attacks about the elevated terrorism threat level, stating before the U.S. Congress: “We assess that the actions of Hamas and its allies will serve as an inspiration the likes of which we haven’t seen since [the Islamic State] launched its so-called caliphate years ago.” The Europeans are also worried. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson recently stated: “With the war between Israel and Hamas, and the polarization it causes in our society, with the upcoming holiday season, there is a huge risk of terrorist attacks in the European Union.”

From its inception, Hamas has always been something of a duality. The group is both a nationalist movement dedicated to establishing a Palestinian state and a violent Islamist resistance movement, with an ideology derived from the Muslim Brotherhood, originally dedicated to destroying the state of Israel, according to its founding organizational charter. (The charter was revised in 2017 to allow for the possibility of a two-state solution, but the group remains committed to “the full and complete liberation of Palestine, from the river to the sea.”) So while its ideology is infused with references to jihad, it was not the global jihad embraced by al Qaeda, the Islamic State, or their respective affiliates worldwide. Accordingly, the Islamic State has repeatedly denigrated Hamas as apostates, criticizing the group for its involvement with elections and for depending so heavily on Shiite Iran for support and patronage.

Though Hamas has never launched a successful attack abroad, there have been several disrupted plots tied to Hamas. In 1997, three individuals arrested in New York City for allegedly planning an attack on the subway were investigated for possible links to Hamas. In November 2003, a Gaza-born Canadian citizen named Jamal Akal was arrested by Israeli authorities as he attempted to leave Gaza and travel back to Canada, where he was allegedly plotting to carry out terrorist attacks against Jewish communities in the United States and Canada. Akal pleaded guilty and served four years in prison in Israel before being released back to Canada, though he maintained that he had been tortured into signing a confession, and his lawyer said Akal accepted a plea deal because he believed conviction was unavoidable. Israel denied that Akal was mistreated.

Hamas does not have a prohibition against killing Westerners—its indiscriminate suicide attacks have killed citizens of Western countries before—but it has mostly eschewed targeting Western interests in favor of focusing on attacking Israel at home. Hamas has maintained long-standing fundraising and propaganda dissemination networks in the West, though, including in the United States. The Holy Land Foundation was a Hamas-linked charity based in Texas that was convicted in 2008 of providing material support to Hamas, funneling more than $12 million to the group over the years.

As a member of Tehran’s “axis of resistance,” Hamas enjoys Iranian largesse in the form of financing, training, and logistical support, provided by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force. Since the early 1980s, Iran helped build Lebanese Hezbollah into a comprehensive terrorist organization with global reach and top-tier capabilities that has launched terrorist attacks in Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Tehran could now choose to do the same with Hamas, even assisting the group with developing an external operations attack network, as it did with Hezbollah.

There seems to be growing support in the Arab world for the Iranian regime on the heels of Oct. 7, with a recent Arab Barometer poll showing that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, enjoys approval ratings that matched or exceeded that of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed. Popular support in the Arab world matters, especially when it crosses sectarian lines, because it can provide cover for the Iranian regime if it decides to begin turning Hamas into the next Hezbollah.

For years leading up to the horrific attack on Oct. 7, the conventional wisdom was that Hamas was content with reaping the financial benefits of its arrangement in Gaza—where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and others encouraged and facilitated Qatari cash infusions for economic development—and thus that it had little interest in attacking Israel.

But Oct. 7 may have been a turning point for the group, and it could begin shifting its attention to targets outside of its immediate environs. Speaking in early December on Al-Aqsa television, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri called for attacks against Israel’s allies, specifically the United States and the United Kingdom. “We need violent acts against American and British interests everywhere, as well as the interests of all the countries that support the occupation,” Zuhri said.

As terrorism scholar Tore Hamming recently observed, there is a range of factors that are likely to contribute to the trajectory of the terrorism threat posed by Hamas in the West: the length of the conflict between Israel and Hamas; the scale and intensity of Israel’s offensive in Gaza; and the degree of support that Western nations provide to Israel. These factors will be considered alongside the daily images of suffering and destruction streaming out of Gaza each day as the civilian death toll continues to climb.

Hamas seems to be hoping that its ideology, its cause, and its brand will go global in much the same way the Islamic State’s did. Its propaganda is resonating with broad swaths of Western publics, especially younger generations and many university students who have turned out in large numbers at anti-Israel demonstrations and protests. Even if just a small fraction of these individuals become radicalized, it increases the likelihood of a lone-actor attack.

Hamas is a different organization after the Oct. 7 attacks, and intelligence officials and security services should adapt accordingly. As the holiday season enters full swing, a range of soft targets—from synagogues to Christmas markets—will remain vulnerable to potential attacks either inspired or directed by Hamas, which has openly declared its desire to ensure that the war does not remain contained to Gaza but also threatens Israel and its supporters worldwide.

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dovesndecay · 6 months ago

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for your queer muslim friend (giving them my salaams! <3)

queer muslim charities they can look into (both for events etc and also those charities have many online resources): unity mosque, hidayah, muslims for progressive values (also has the best and most comprehensive reasons i’ve seen for why our religion doesn’t condemn queer people), salaam canada (it recently closed but the website has lots of great info and resources), the naz and matt foundation (not specifically for queer muslims but they are a large portion of the people involved in the charity), inclusive mosque

reading (all fictional or memoirs or poetry collections — none are like academic texts etc) : a queer muslim memoir: we have always been here (the author, who to my knowledge uses they/them pronouns now, also has a few articles on guardian and a great project here on tumblr called something like ‘just allah and me’ that photographs and tells the stories of queer muslims across the world), radiant fugitives, hani and ishu’s guide to fake dating, the henna wars, guapa, if they come for us, blood orange by mx yaffa, love is an ex country, zachary ying and the dragon emperor (one of the few on this list i haven’t read, but i’m pretty sure the mc is muslim and implied to be gay), you exist too much. only this beautiful moments is about characters who were raised muslim but faith isn’t a big part of any of their identities (i think, it’s been a while since i’ve read this). but it’s about queer iranians, and so it definitely explores being queer in muslim spaces and the intersection of that… it touched me deeply and that’s why i’m adding it here.

some queer muslims to follow on social media (all are out): blair imani, sufi and anjali were a youtube channel i followed a few years ago (sufi is a queer muslim, anjali is a queer hindu, the channel is about them and their relationship), reeta loi

queer muslim spaces on tumblr: queer muslim culture is, religious queer culture is (not only about queer muslims, but often is, and the mod is a queer muslim i think), we are not haram. dyemelikeasunset is a queer muslim who has a wonderful comic up on webtoon, and whilst their blog is a personal one and not focused around being queer and muslim, you may enjoy their comic! (their characters aren’t muslim, though, but they’re queer). bigenderrevert and mlmrevert are personal blogs run by queer muslims, but their blogs often do focus on being queer and muslim.

tv and movies that i know have at least one significant queer muslim character: the bold type, we are lady parts, breaking fast (2020)

Ahh, thank you so much, nonny!!! (I adore Blair Imani, I'm so glad to see her on your list!) Passing this along immediately!!

#askbox #hey nonny nonny

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pennyappealca · 2 years ago

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Emergency Appeal Donation

Israel has once again launched air strikes targeting and killing innocent civilians and children in Gaza. We stand and pray for the people of Palestine.

Donate now to our Palestine Emergency Response:https://pennyappeal.ca/program/emergency-response/

#emergency appeal #emergency donation #penny appeal canada #muslim charity in Canada

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azeezahmed815 · 3 days ago

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“Happy To Chat” Benches Launched to Tackle Loneliness in Bassetlaw

Muslim Charity and Bassetlaw District Council are excited to announce the installation of nine ‘Happy to Chat’ benches across Bassetlaw to address the growing concern of loneliness among residents in the district.

ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF LONELINESS

According to census data, around 24% of adults in Bassetlaw have reported that they feel lonely with a further 7.6% reporting that they often or always feel lonely. Recognising these concerns, Muslim Charity and Bassetlaw District Council has identified the need for community spaces that encourage social interaction.

Bassetlaw has also seen an increase in its elderly population, with 22.33% of its residents aged 65 and over, compared to the England average of 19.43%. This ageing population can also be a contributing factor to loneliness statistics in our district.

‘HAPPY TO CHAT’ BENCHES – A JOINT INITIATIVE

In partnership with Bassetlaw District Council, Muslim Charity has funded nine ‘Happy to Chat’ benches that will be installed at key locations frequented by elderly residents in the district.

These benches serve as a welcoming space for community members to sit and chat, fostering connections and alleviating feelings of loneliness. They can be found in:

Langold Country Park (2 benches)

Costhorpe Cricket Ground (Carlton Cricket Club)

Costhorpe Sports Field

Tom Simpson Field, Harworth

Snipe Park, Harworth

London Road (near Whinney Moor Lane), Retford

Pocket Park, corner of Sandy Lane and Gateford Road, Worksop (2 benches)

BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Bakhtyar Pirzada, Chairman of Muslim Charity, said: “The ‘Happy to Chat’ benches project is another testament to Muslim Charity’s commitment to supporting Bassetlaw’s local communities. With this latest partnership, the charity hopes to provide spaces that encourage dialogue, friendship, and social engagement, tackling the problem of loneliness head-on.”

Cllr Lynne Schuller, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at Bassetlaw District Council, said: “I am pleased to have worked hand in hand with our colleagues of Muslim Charity in the provision of this, a range of Happy to Chat benches. Provision of the benches, sharing that a person is happy to chat or even needs someone to talk to has the potential to actively help people’s mental health and reduce the negative impact of social isolation.

“I look forward to people gaining new networks and hopefully help in the form of connecting with others in their communities. Please take the time to sit and chat, you never know the person you are with may benefit more than you will ever know. Thank you to the Muslim Charity for your compassion in providing our benches, we look forward to continuing to engage with you in caring for our community.”

HANDOVER CEREMONY TO MARK THE OCCASION

To celebrate this initiative, a handover ceremony was held at Muslim Charity’s head office at Eaton Hall, Retford on Friday, 25th October 2024. This was attended by local dignitaries including Councillors from Bassetlaw District Council, representatives of Muslim Charity, Bassetlaw MP Jo White, community members, and other guests who represent or live in the communities where the ‘Happy to Chat Benches’ will be installed.

The benches, designed to ‘Tackle loneliness one bench at a time,’ are crafted from durable, eco-friendly recycled materials. Built to withstand the elements, they offer a lasting, low-maintenance addition to community spaces.

Attendees were warmly welcomed and inspired by heartfelt speeches, including words from Shaykh Muhammad Pirzada, Founder of Muslim Charity, who highlighted the charity’s ‘devotion to humanity’ and its mission to build ‘bridges of kindness through small deeds.’ This commitment shines through the charity’s efforts to deliver sustainable, accessible support to communities both locally and globally, reflecting a dedication to meaningful, lasting impact.

There were poem recitals by four very brave, outspoken children, delivered to a room full of adults. The children echoed the importance of connection, and community.

The guests enjoyed a traditional ‘Desi’ meal, which brought everyone together in conversation and connection. The gathering facilitated all those who attended, to feel a deeper sense of a wider community, irrespective of different faith, and beliefs. This message was reflected in Maroof Pirzada’s speech, UK Director of Muslim Charity, Retford. A powerful reminder that we are all one family; the collective human family, with far more in common that unites us, than divides us.

The ceremony was attended by local leaders and dignitaries, highlighting strong community support for the initiative. Present were Jo White MP, Councillor Lynne Schuller (Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing, Bassetlaw District Council), Councillor Mike Quigley MBE, Councillor Josie Potts, and Councillor Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council. The event also welcomed Wendy Quigley, Peter Clark (Head of Neighbourhood Services, Bassetlaw District Council), Councillor David Pidwell, Councillor Steve Scotthorne, Councillor Dan Henderson, Councillor

The charity also has a local initiative of selling pure, UK-produced honey, supporting British bees and their keepers with each purchase. Every jar sold helps fund the Feed a Child programme, which provides essential school meals to vulnerable children, enabling them to focus, learn, and stay in school. This initiative combines high-quality honey with the power to make a meaningful difference. Learn more about Muslim Charity by visiting https://muslimcharity.org.uk/news/happy-to-chat-benches-launched-to-tackle-loneliness-in-bassetlaw

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Waves of Change

August 31, 2024

Overview

In the heart of Toronto, at Sheraton Hotel, in a light breezy summer day, an annual event was hosted by a prominent Muslim social media platform that is committed to dismantling doubts and fostering faith and conviction. Being invited to Sheraton Hotel reminded me of another event I went to many years ago which was a small gathering with exquisite dining and fine foods but it was not that! For those who have been to RIS (Reviving the Islamic Spirit) it was closer to that venue, if not THAT venue. This was a spaced out hall with seating arrangement facing a panel. A walkway with several vendors and an art and photo exhibition. It was a place people across the GTA came to join a gathering to heal hearts, foster faith and conviction, and look for avenues to contribute meaningfully. The gathering had a calm serenity that filled your soul with tranquility, and it was all in all, a peaceful social environment.

The event included speakers, a photo exhibition about Masjid Al Aqsa, an art exhibition and several vendors including organizations delivering humanitarian and medical supplies (Jordon/Egypt), other vendors included social services including support for the homeless at Nisa Foundation that has contributed to sheltering 1, 127, 396 in their 2022 annual report across Canada. Other partner organizations included mental health and domestic abuse services such as Sakeena and Naseeha helpline. It also included a collection of books by various organizations.

I decided to go check this event because this organization wrote several articles including ones comprehensively looking at monotheism, the problem of evil amongst various other topics people often think about in relation to their faith.

It is unfortunate that many organizations have been heavily scrutinized by some organizers and activists. These include NCCM, CJPME, Yaqeen Institute as well as various masajid across the GTA. In my opinion, it is a heartbreaking situation and I personally believe there is always room to do more and listen to, and center Palestinian voices and their demands as they have lived experience, understand nuances, and have loved ones being attacked and murdered in the most cruel way. Nonetheless, it does not seem fair to discredit all the work that is being done due to differences in theological beliefs between conservative and more liberal Muslims, especially around sensitive contested topics when there is a need for urgency.

Omar Suleiman from Yaqeen insititue is ethnically Palestinian and has dedicated a large portion of his time, resources, personal platforms to advocating for the Palestine cause. Dr. Omar Suleiman was one of the speakers at this conference among others including Zaynab Ansari, Bonaa Mohammad, Ibrahim Hindy and several others from the Yaqeen Institute. Partnership vendors included Nisa Homes, UOSSM that delivers medical and humanitarian aid, Seeding Books, and several others.

In this article, I will highlight first share some of the key insights from the panel. The second section will look at different exhibitions. Finally, my conversations with a few attendees at the conference (who will not be named).

A collection of insights

There were various insights during the talk around themes of The State of the Ummah, Gaza Diaries, Anchors of Resilience, The Impact of Charity (ripple effect), Should Young People Really Lead?, A Poem by Bonaa Mohammad, Anchors of Justice, and What Can I do? These insights include:

The people of Gaza have shown remarkable faith and resiliency. People will not miss their prayers and everyone that has visited has given testimonials that the people will have the Qur'an that they will recite to bring their hearts tranquility. The sisters will not remove their hijabs. Their conviction in their faith is remarkable.

The sheer amount of atrocities that they have faced are at an unprecedented scale. The Yemen crisis is one of the worst crisis and this one is 10 times more difficult with people's teeth removed and gums going inward, the spread of infections, hands and limbs that have been severely injured due to bombings including white phosphorous and other cruel measures against civilians including little children

There is a need for strategic organizing

The political and social system is largely corrupt if it can enable such things and not hold perpetrators accountable for gross human rights violations

There is an intergenerational ripple effect that comes from generosity and it is contagious

The brain has this thing about maintaining homeostasis in the body and the mind so it tolerates substances, it sweats if the body is under prolonged heat or stress and unfortunately it does this each time we are exposed to atrocities. Our humanity dies as we become more and more desensitized.

Strong emotions can be channelled effectively through making dua (supplication)

Dua should not be limited to one's own needs, wants, desires but things outside of ourselves as well because you never know which dua is going to get accepted.

It is important to be merciful to the young

Young people in the community often have a lot of zeal and energy but may make mistakes. Their mistakes should not be a reason to crush them completely.

Many people have made huge sacrifies including with their careers due to their advocacy and deep sense of humanity. They need support

It is important to honor elders including aunts and uncles that volunteer their time at the masjid but may have a cultural and generational gap.

Praying witr at night

Having habits that are exclusively between you and Allah swt

Lightening serious situations through laughter/jokes

Do not take the torch and use it to burn everything down.

Do not crush people's spirits because of one mistake

Have youth boards in masjid

Make dua for halal rizq which comes with responsibilities including taqwa (God consciousness), ibadat (prayer), and generosity.

Protect those who do not have power from those who do have power

Justice is the basis of Islamic theology

An umaah that is a witness to makind, a just and balanced umaah

Surah Nisa highlights justice in the family and other ones to justice in the community

Oftentimes, criminals specifically target witnesses including journalists and aid workers because they hold perpetrators accountable.

Important to reawaken global consciounce

Art & Photo Exhibitions

The art exhibitions included calligraphy using woodwork as well as calligraphy canvases. Generically in the form of Arabesque art which is linear, geometic, intricately detailed and involve nature, geometrical shapes as well as calligraphy.

The Photo exhibition included history of masjid Al Aqsa, particularly the dome. I learned that masjid Al Aqsa is not just the golden domed dome but that it is a 'totality of the complex that contains several mosques, domes, prayer benches, fountains'. Furthermore, there is a lot of history including rebuilding it following an earthquake during the rule of the Ottomons as well as different prophets in significat markings including the divine ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (saws), Sulaymans' Dome amongst other historically significant sites.

Conversations with Attendees

Oftentimes, unless I have several deep conversations and have formed a trusting relationship, I usually like to explore places on my own. This removes social conventions, restrictions and expectations and I can take time to explore, do event or travel photography and engage with more people at a deeper level. It also helps create a safer, non judgmental environment.

I ran into a friend and I discussed different things including my engagement on SM, specifically twitter and social media etiquettes.. We also did some generically catching up.

I sat beside a lady during the talk who decided to share an oranges with me. She was really friendly and the kids also kept saying hi to me or smiling at me.

The prayer spaces were generically calm and serene.

Waiting for prayers I sat at a lounge where I talked to a highschooler who had come all the way from Niagra with family who generically engaged with scholastic work from the 60s or earlier periods but thought this speaker would provide insightful point of view.

Conclusion

All in all it was a pretty serene gathering. I found that the talk provided key insights and perspectives. It was also a way to collectively share and address concerns. A couple of people took the shahadah - the testimony of faith and reverted to Islam. The vendors were highly credible organizations that had done a lot of ground-level work in the medical, humanitarian and social service sector. There were interesting books, merchandise (Palestine t-shirts, water bottles etc.). The photo and art exhibitions were very informative. The prayer hall was serene. Most attendees were pretty kind and friendly.

It really filled my soul with knowledge, peace and tranquility. For a moment while a speaker did a talk, I felt a momentary engulfing sorrow, something that I cannot truly understand but for the most part, it was an beautiful and blessed gathering.

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CHARITY SUPPORT

9 Best Charities to Help Uyghurs (Complete 2024 List)

BY OLIVIA LOPEZ

Many ethnic Uyghurs have been forced to flee their homes to avoid persecution and violence. Many thousands have sought refuge in other countries, such as Turkey. And with so many organizations providing support to Uyghurs, we had to ask: What are the best charities to help Uyghurs?

The best charities to help Uyghurs are the Uyghur Human Rights Project, Justice for All, and Anti-Slavery International. These charities work to protect the rights of Uyghurs by eliminating ethnic and religious discrimination. They also empower Uyghur communities with relief and support services.

Whether you want to volunteer with an organization to help the Uyghur people, donate to an appeal for Uyghur refugees, or raise awareness of the situation, there is a charity for you. Keep reading to learn more about what the best charities to help Uyghurs are all about, how they work, and what your best way would be to make a contribution.

Here’s What All the Best Charities to Help Uighurs Have in Common

The charities on this list were chosen based on their mission and dedication to protecting the Uyghur people.

They have great financial and transparency practices, and are committed to ensuring equal rights for all Uyghurs.

They operate all over the world and raise awareness of the dire situation many Uyghurs face. They also advocate for the rights of Uyghur refugees, and carry out support programs that offer relief and assistance to Uyghur families in need.

Yet they all share the same goal of helping Uyghurs.

These Are the 9 Best Charities to Help Uighurs in 2024

Below are our favorite charities to help Uighurs (you can click on their link to directly jump to their section in this article):

Best Charities to Help Uighurs

Uyghur Human Rights Project

Justice for All – Save Uighur

Anti-Slavery International

Ummah Welfare Trust

World Jewish Relief

PEN International

Charity Right

Islamic Human Rights Commission

Muslim Aid

(At the end of this article we’ll also share our six-step approach on how you can select the best charity to support.)

Uyghur Human Rights Project: Promoting Uyghur Rights and Equality

The Uyghur Human Rights Project was founded in 2004 by the Uyghur American Association to advocate for the rights of the Uyghur people. Their work has consisted of publishing reports, briefings, and statements on the treatment of Uyghurs. In 2016, they became an independent organization and have continued promoting the rights of Uyghurs before governments around the world. Today, their headquarters are based in Washington, DC.

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Their transparency & ratings:

The Uyghur Human Rights Project holds a Finance and Accountability score of 71 out of 100 from Charity Navigator. They also have a Silver Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. And in 2019, for example, they spent approximately 89% of their income on their programs and services.

“To defend Uyghurs’ civil, political, social, cultural, and economic rights according to international human rights standards.”

Uyghur Human Rights Project

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What they do:

The Uyghur Human Rights Project aims to eliminate discrimination against Uyghur communities living in the Uyghur regions of Central Asia. They achieve this through awareness-raising campaigns and research, and by advocating for policy changes that protect Uyghurs’ human rights.

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What they’ve achieved:

Since their inception, the Uyghur Human Rights Project has released over 80 reports and briefings on the treatment of Uyghur communities. Similarly, they’ve published over 400 statements and press releases to major news agencies covering the crisis. They have also sent over 30 submissions to governments, and testified before parliament in more than 3 countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia.

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Ways to contribute:

You can contribute to the Uyghur Human Rights Project by donating directly through their website. You can also show your support by volunteering with them, or by attending some of their events to advocate for Uyghurs’ rights.

Justice for All – Save Uighur: Pushing for Policy Changes That Protect Uyghurs

Justice for All was founded in 2001 to combat Islamophobia in the US and worldwide. As they grew, they began addressing women’s issues, particularly those that affected Muslim women. They also established the Save Uighur project, which aims to raise awareness on the plight Uyghurs endure, and to push for policy changes that protect the Uyghur people.

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Their transparency & ratings:

Justice for All is an accredited organization at the UN, meaning they have special consultancy status based on their expertise. They also receive funding and support from the Interfaith Peace Corps and Charter of Compassion.

“Raising public awareness and resolve to help the Uighur people.”

Justice for All – Save Uighur

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What they do:

Through their Save Uighur project, Justice for All strives to end discrimination and human rights violations that affect the Uyghur people. They achieve this through awareness-raising campaigns and by advocating for policy changes in the international community, including at the UN.

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What they’ve achieved:

Since the inception of their Save Uighur project, Justice for All has had approximately 70 meetings with the US Senate and House on Uyghur-related issues. They also collaborated with 218 organizations to end Uyghur forced labor, and had 1 confrontation with the Chinese government at the UN by an Uyghur. They also pushed for the passing of 2 legislative bills, the Uyghur Human Rights Bill which passed into law, and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention bill, which passed through the House.

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Ways to contribute:

You can contribute to Justice for All by donating through their website. You can also show your support by volunteering with them and raising awareness on the issues affecting Uyghurs.

Anti-Slavery International: Combatting Discrimination Against Uyghurs

Anti-Slavery International was founded in 1839 by two abolitionists, Thomas Clarkson and Thomas Fowell Buxton, to criminalize the transatlantic slave trade. The practice saw Black slaves being transported from Africa to the Americas, and put an end to indentured labor systems in the British colonies. Today, their headquarters are based in London.

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Their transparency & ratings:

Anti-Slavery International has a positive track record of filing their annual accounts on time with the UK’s Charity Commissioner. They also receive generous funding from high-profile funders, including the European Commission, Comic Relief, and Irish Aid,

“To prevent Uyghur forced labor, and all abuses.”

Anti-Slavery International

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What they do:

Anti-Slavery International works to eradicate all forms of modern slavery, including forced labor. They tackle the primary causes of modern slavery, including racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination, through public advocacy. They also publish calls-to-action to encourage groups, organizations, and companies to ensure their supply chains are ethical and free from all forms of modern slavery.

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What they’ve achieved:

Since their founding, Anti-Slavery International has expanded its reach across 10 countries and provided support to 14 anti-slavery partner organizations that work locally to combat inequalities, discrimination, and harmful practices that can lead to forms of modern slavery. For example, in 2020, they launched the Coalition to End Forced Labor in the Uyghur Region, a coalition that aims to prevent forced Uyghur labor in the cotton industry. They also worked with 72 Uyghur rights groups and more than 100 civil society organizations to establish the coalition. Since then, the Coalition has been endorsed by over 350 organizations worldwide, and has influenced 7 fashion brands to take action.

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Ways to contribute:

You can contribute to Anti-Slavery International by donating directly through the organization’s website. You can also join a local campaign to advocate for equal rights, or start a fundraiser on their behalf.

Ummah Welfare Trust: Providing Emergency Relief to Uyghur Refugees

The Ummah Welfare Trust was founded in 2001 to provide relief to people affected by poverty. Since then, they have worked in over 20 countries worldwide, and as of 2018, they have spent approximately £2 million on projects and services to support Uyghur refugees in Turkey. Today, their headquarters are based in the UK.

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Their transparency & ratings:

The Ummah Welfare Trust operates a 100% donation policy, meaning that all of its donations are sent to its relief programs, including those that help Uyghur refugees. They are also registered with the UK’s Fundraising Regulator, ensuring their fundraising efforts are ethical and transparent.

“Supporting the vulnerable Uyghur refugees living in and around Istanbul.”

Ummah Welfare Trust

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What they do:

The Ummah Welfare Trust strives to eliminate poverty and suffering amongst Uyghur refugees by providing emergency relief, support, and services to communities in Turkey. They achieve this through financial support programs, by distributing food parcels and household essentials, and uplifting families.

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What they’ve achieved:

Since their founding, the Ummah Welfare Trust has helped thousands of Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. For example, in 2022, they provided financial assistance to over 4,000 Uyghur families. In the same year, they provided food assistance to 150 families. They also offered monthly support to more than 40 teachers to help Uyghur students.

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Ways to contribute:

You can contribute to the Ummah Welfare Trust by donating through their website.

World Jewish Relief: Offering Humanitarian Aid to Vulnerable Uyghurs

World Jewish Relief was founded in 1933 as the Central British Fund for German Jewry, to provide support to those fleeing Nazi Germany. They soon expanded on their work and began offering assistance to other people affected by humanitarian crises, including those in Egypt, Czechoslovakia, and Ethiopia. Today, their headquarters are based in London.

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Their transparency & ratings:

World Jewish Relief has regularly filed their annual reports with the UK’s Charity Commission in a timely manner – showcasing their commitment to financial transparency. They spend approximately 81% of their income on their relief programs and services. They are also registered with the UK’s Fundraising Registry, which helps ensure their fundraising practices are both ethical and sustainable.

“Providing emergency food packages, hygiene kids, psychological support, and legal assistance to the most vulnerable Uyghur families in and around Istanbul.”

World Jewish Relief

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What they do:

World Jewish Relief provides emergency support to Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. They offer food, hygiene, health, and mental support to families that are fleeing persecution and looking to rebuild their lives. They also offer language support and legal assistance to help with integration into Turkish society.

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What they’ve achieved:

Since their founding, World Jewish Relief has reached more than 88,000 people, including Uyghurs, with their relief programs and services. For example, in 2020, they provided food and hygiene packages to 750 Uyghurs. They also implement 4 different types of support programs for the Uyghur communities in Turkey, including mental, medical, handicraft, and language support.

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Ways to contribute:

You can contribute to World Jewish Relief by donating through their website. You can also show your support by volunteering with them, or getting involved with one of their charity challenges. Similarly, you can start a fundraiser on their behalf.

PEN International: Promoting Freedom of Expression for Uyghurs

PEN International was founded in 1921 to promote human rights and freedom of expression for cultures around the world. They expanded quickly and opened up PEN Centres around the world, which aimed to offer writers and poets everywhere a place to freely and creatively build on their art, and express their culture. Today, they operate 145 PEN centers worldwide and are active in more than 100 countries. Their Uyghur PEN Center was founded in Sweden in 2006 by Kurash Kosen, to further honor and preserve Uyghur culture.

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Their transparency & ratings:

According to the UK’s Charity Commission page, PEN International regularly submits their annual accounts and returns on time, ensuring their dedication to financial transparency. For example, in 2020, they spent approximately 72% of their income on supporting writers, increasing engagement in their centers, and assisting writers in prison. They also receive funding from high-profile funders, including the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Fritt Ord Foundation.

“Stand[ing] for the rights of the Uyghur people, for their freedom of expression and freedom of write.”

PEN International, Uyghur PEN

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What they do:

PEN International advocates for the protection of writers, poets, novelists, playwrights, and freedom of expression. They promote these rights through awareness-raising campaigns, and by offering support to writers through their global PEN centers. Through their work at the Uyghur PEN center, they also defend Uyghur writers that have been detained, and publish works from Uyghur writers to safeguard their culture and heritage.

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What they’ve achieved:

Since they opened the Uyghur PEN center in 2006, PEN International has reported on attempts to suppress Uyghur freedom of expression. For example, in 2019, they monitored 219 cases of attacks against writers, with the most attacks occurring against ethnic minorities in China, including the Uyghurs. They also operate more than 26 linguistic centers dedicated to protecting Indigenous languages, including Uyghur.

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Ways to contribute:

You can contribute to PEN International by donating through their website. You can also show your support by getting involved in some of their campaigns to promote protection for writers, and freedom of expression.

Charity Right: Distributing Food Essentials to Uyghur Refugees in Turkey

Charity Right was founded in 2016 to provide food essentials to people in need. Since then, they have expanded to serve more than 40 million meals across 7 countries, many of which were distributed to Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. Today, their headquarters are based in the UK.

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Their transparency & ratings:

According to the UK’s Charity Commission registrar, Charity Right has continuously filed their annual reports on time and according to the Commission’s standards. And in 2020, they increased their program expenditure to provide food packages and essentials to Uyghur families in need.

“Helping support Uyghur refugees who flee persecution in China, giving them the help they need to get their lives back on track.”

Charity Right

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What they do:

Charity Right aims to deliver food essentials and support to Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. They achieve this by putting together food packages and bringing them to families in need. They also work to raise awareness of the dire situation for Uyghurs, both in their homeland and in Turkey.

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What they’ve achieved:

Since their founding, Charity Right has reached over 1,000 people in Turkey, including Uyghur refugees. For example, in 2020, they distributed 5,000 food packs to Uyghur families, including single parent families. They also provided assistance to approximately 400 Uyghur families living in Turkey, and they support over 180 Uyghur students with academic and religious enrichment programs.

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Ways to contribute:

You can contribute to Charity Right by donating through their website. You can also start a fundraiser on their behalf to help purchase materials for food packages that will be distributed to Uyghur families.

Islamic Human Rights Commission: Advocating for the Rights of Uyghurs

The Islamic Human Rights Commission was founded in 1997 to advocate for the civil rights of Muslims. They became one of the first civil society organizations in the UK to offer legal support services to Muslims. Since then, they’ve expanded on their work and carried out research, advocacy, and campaigns to raise awareness on Muslims’ rights worldwide. In 2008, they began working to help Uyghurs.

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Their transparency & ratings:

The Islamic Human Rights Commission has Special Consultative Status with the UN, showcasing their expertise and dedication to advancing Muslims’ rights everywhere. They also receive funding from public donations, and high-profile donors, including the European Union and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. However, they do not accept funding from any government.

“To champion the rights & duties revealed for human beings.”

Islamic Human Rights Commission

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What they do:

The Islamic Human Rights Commission works to eliminate Islamophobia and discrimination against Muslim minorities, including Uyghurs. They implement campaigns that spotlight the critical situations many Uyghurs are facing in China, and they advocate for Uyghurs’ rights and protection at the international level. Finally, they also aim to give a voice to Uyghurs that have been affected by violence and persecution.

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What they’ve achieved:

Since beginning their work on the situation of China’s Uyghur Muslims in 2008, the Islamic Human Rights Commission have published 2 reports, which have detailed the discriminatory policies Uyghur communities face. They are also publicly opposing the ratification of 1 treaty that may have a harmful impact on Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. And in 2020, they gathered testimonies from 6 Uyghurs to advocate for the protection of Uyghur rights.

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Ways to contribute:

You can contribute to the Islamic Human Rights Commission by donating through their website. You can also show your support by volunteering with them and contributing to their campaigns. Furthermore, they welcome volunteers for fundraising as well.

Muslim Aid: Offering Urgent Support to Uyghurs

Muslim Aid was founded in 1985 to provide emergency relief to those affected by humanitarian crises in Africa. By 1987, they had begun responding to other humanitarian crises too, including those in Pakistan and later Sudan. Since then, they’ve worked in over 29 countries to support refugees, including Uyghur refugees living in Turkey.

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Their transparency & ratings:

Muslim Aid’s US branch, Muslim Aid USA, holds a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. For example, in 2019, they spent nearly 89% of their income on their programs. They also receive funding from various high-profile donors, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP).

“To provide the Uyghur in Turkey with the basic rights that are being taken away from them, including safety, shelter, and food.”

Muslim Aid

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What they do:

Muslim Aid delivers life-saving support and aid to Uyghur refugees in need. They work with refugees arriving in Turkey to ensure they’re safe and secure, and have access to essential resources, such as food and shelter. Their services also enable Uyghurs to practice their faith with dignity, especially during important religious holidays.

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What they’ve achieved:

Since their founding, Muslim Aid has reached over 5,000,000 people, including Uyghurs, with their programs and services. They raise funds for Qurbani, which enables Uyghur families to receive fresh meat during Eid Al-Adha. They also provide 4 program services to Uyghur refugees, including shelter, medical care, food, and legal aid.

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Ways to contribute:

You can contribute to Muslim Aid USA’s Uyghur Appeal through their website. This ensures your donation goes directly toward efforts to help Uyghurs.

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