2011
Minhaj Welfare Foundation Sharing the Blessings of Qurbani 2011 Minhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF) this year launched ‘Share the Blessings of Qurbani 2011’ focusing its campaign on the Pakistan Floods in Sindh and the East Africa drought, Horn of Africa. Till date there are 30 million people affected from both disasters combined. The help and support of our donors, regional offices in the UK and country offices in Europe ensured many thousands received a fully nourished meal on the day of Eid ul Adha. This report highlights our work and efforts in the Worldwide Qurbani Service 2011.
Minhaj Welfare Foundation 13/12/2011
Contents Contents ................................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction to Minhaj Welfare Foundation ......................................................................... 3 MWF: Share the Blessings of Qurbani 2011 .......................................................................... 4 PAKISTAN FLOODS 2011: ....................................................................................................... 5 EAST AFRICA DROUGHT: KENYA ........................................................................................... 7 EAST AFRICA DROUGH: SOMALIA & ETHIOPIA ..................................................................... 8 NIGERIA................................................................................................................................ 10
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Introduction to Minhaj Welfare Foundation Minhaj Welfare Foundation is amongst the leading international charities in alleviating deprivation and human suffering. Minhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF) was founded by Dr Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri, who on September 2011 announced the ‘London Declaration for Global Peace & Resistance against Extremism 2011’. The charity is amongst the leading international NGO’s in the world. It has working offices in over 100 countries, promoting Education, Health and Social Welfare. MWF aspires in providing sustainable future for the poor and needy, and hopes as a Worldwide Humanitarian Development, it can fulfill the Millennium Development Goals of tackling deprivation and global poverty. As a charity we envisage in providing a more prosperous and safer world through great transparency of welfare activities in the third world.
The unique ‘Aghosh’ Orphan Care Home project is on its final stages of completion and is also in the process of finding 500 orphans who will be housed and educated within this institute. This unique project will stand as a landmark in the history of not just Pakistan but the entire South Asia. The project will provide every Orphan with free education till University giving those less fortunate in society a prosperous future. Minhaj Welfare Foundation receives financial support from charitable trusts, voluntary organisations and donors. This assists MWF in carrying out its humanitarian and development work in the field of Emergency Aid, Education, Health and Social Welfare. MWF has provided emergency relief to areas hit by disasters in recent years including Pakistan, East Africa, Afghanistan, Palestine, Indonesia, Kashmir, Haiti, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq and many more.
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MWF: Share the Blessings of Qurbani 2011 Since 1989, Minhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF) has implemented Qurbani programs through various rural areas of the third world ensuring the needs of the poor and destitute are met. MWF has vast experience within localised communities; it has coordinated Qurbani services through one of the largest collective Qurbani programs providing nourishment to the poor and needy. Within its first year Minhaj Welfare Foundation had an astonishing number of Qurbani’s almost two decades ago and with the ongoing support of its donors MWF has provided many thousands of beneficiaries with sacrificial meat. In 2011, Qurbani was performed in many countries worldwide focusing on the recent flood hit areas of Sindh, Pakistan and Horn of Africa in which millions have been left destitute of food and water for several months.
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Qurbani preparations in Sindh, volunteers packing the meat into bags ready for distribution.
MWF volunteers preparing Udihya in one of the IDP camps in Somalia.
Qurbani 2011, this year’s focus was at ‘Feeding’ the poor and needy in 30 countries worldwide
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PAKISTAN FLOODS 2011 – 75,000 families supported Minhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF) provided Qurbani meat to more than 75,000 families throughout Pakistan, establishing Qurbani camps in more than 300 points. This is one of the world’s largest collective Qurbani providing millions of poor and needy with sacrificial meat on the occasion of Eid ul Adha. MWF Pakistan team loading Qurbani delivery vehicles. More than 300 points have been established in this year’s Qurbani campaign including the Pakistan flood affected areas.
This year MWF arranged Qurbani in many of the flood affected areas of Sindh and other surrounding areas. MWF ‘Shared the blessings of Qurbani’ 2011 in more than 300 places within Pakistan.
1000’s of animals within MWF Qurbani quarters.
Sacrificial meat packed in bags ready to be distributed.
MWF coordinators spend many months on the ground prior to Eid ul Adha in purchasing the animals. All of the animals are brought locally to sustain local farmers, reduce transport costs and other costs. MWF ensures it donors that fresh meat is delivered during the days of Eid ul Adha (for three days) to those in need in accordance to Prophetic tradition.
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Each animal is numbered to match the donor ID for whom the Qurbani is being performed for.
A view of this year’s campaign outside one of the Qurbani camps: “Share the Blessings of Qurbani”.
The collective Qurbani campaign began after Eid prayers throughout Pakistan. The main central point for Qurbani (Udhiya) is in Lahore. MWF camps were divided into separate categories with our experience and professional team coordinating distribution of the meat. The animals are numbered accordingly to match the number of donors donating their Qurbani. MWF’s volunteers spent their Eid day once again with the people of Pakistan and in particular those affected by the floods in Sindh. MWF arranges a very through campaign and the packed bags of meat are rightfully delivered meat in the hands of the poor and needy. Ahmed spoke to our team and told them of his excitement of receiving the meat: “I am grateful to MWF for remembering us on this day of Eid. You all (MWF) have sacrificed your time to celebrate Eid with us, we can never thank you more”.
MWF volunteers performing their duties as usual; Qurbani meat being handed out to families. 298 Romford Rd, London, E7 9HD | Tel: +44 (0) 300 30 30 777
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EAST AFRICA DROUGHT: 1000 families supported in Kenya
Women from Kitere village, Kenya waiting anxiously for meat to be distributed. The food bought great ‘joy’.
The recent crisis in East Africa, the area most commonly known as ‘Horn of Africa’ witnessed scorching temperatures and rising conflicts. Within July 2011 a severe drought hit the ‘Horn of Africa’ leaving millions of people displaced and at risk. This year MWF Qurbani program reached to more than a 1000 families in the River Tana District including the following villages; Kitere, Amani, Baomo, Mnazini and Kinyadu. Sacrifice is a very sacred moment and it provides a sense of joy and celebration. Most importantly people from poor and marginalised areas can benefit from nourished and a good meal. Iddi Dhado, the MWF Kenya coordinator passed on his greetings and gratitude to the donors of MWF: “We would like to thank each and every person who has chosen their Qurbani in Kenya. I cannot thank you enough, you have remembered us again. May Allah bless you all for this great blessing.”
Volunteers packing meat ready for distribution.
Animals waiting in Kitere camp ready for Udhiya
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EAST AFRICA DROUGHT: 20,000 families supported in Somalia and Ethiopia
Sharing the Blessings of Qurbani 2011 in East Africa. More than 12 million people are affected and at risk.
The ‘Horn of Africa’ is an area at most risk. The International development community has announced shocking figures of the number of people affected from the drought. Severe droughts and famine struck countries like Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti; approximately more than 12 million people were affected. Share the blessings of Qurbani 2011 supported more than 5000 families displaced from various regions of Ethiopia and Somalia including Bay, Bakol and Lowershabelle regions. Those that have been affected by the drought are in a critical situation, much of their hope depends on the aid provided to them by the INGO’ s working on the ground. Unfortunately for millions of Somalia’s and Ethiopians this is only ‘Short Term’ and for a limited period.
MWF coordinators waiting to perform al Adaahi in Bakol.
Meat being distributed in Sama Xube IDP camp.
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Mothers with children waiting in anticipation for their share of Qurbani. View from IDP camp in Ethiopia
So it’s a great joy for many when they see the sight of meat especially for those on Eid day in the various camps. The beneficiaries receive an equal share and enough to feed their family for one whole week. ‘A beautiful story of a mother’ MWF in Somalia primarily focused its distribution to the displaced families who lost their livelihood from the drought. MWF provided sacrificial meat in Tarabunka and Sabad Xume village IDP Camps, an area largely populated by displaced families. “A mother reported during the days of Eid that some great chance happened to their lives because of enough fresh meat and said for laughing that she felt mercy for bad cold affected her after she drank the soup of meat (Maraq).” (Reported by our country office co-ordinator) How many people benefitted rom Udihya?
Share the blessings of Qurbani – Somalia & Ethiopia Location Alkayraad IDP Camps Saadiq Saylac Waamo IDP Camps Sabad Xume Village Ethiopia Total
Number of families served
Approximate number of individuals benefitted
800
3000
700 700 800 550 1450 5000
3000 2500 4000 2500 5000 20,000
An overview of the project implementations of Qurbani program in Somalia and Ethiopia.
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NIGERIA – MADAGLI
Mr Husseini has been coordinating Udhiya in Nigeria for the past three years on behalf of Minhaj Welfare Foundation. This is a view of the Qurbani camp on the day of Eid. Husseini lives in an area that had not seen meat for more than 100 years. He travelled more than 70 KM in 2009 just to send the donors of MWF a letter of appreciation.
This year 2011 marked the third successive year of MWF’s Qurbani program in Nigeria. Qurbani meat was distributed among the poor and the needy within the Madagali town Adamawa state in Nigeria. This year, Qurbani meat was distributed amongst the impoverished households, widows/orphans, as well as sick and old in the various hospitals. Approximately 400 people in Madagali benefitted from Udihya. The Imam or group leader allocated for each establishment had shortlisted the names of relevant beneficiaries, (who needed most among the poor and needy). Appreciation to the donors “On behalf of the entire Madagali community, Adamawa state in Nigeria we are making du’a for the growth and protection of this charity and for any person/pupils who involve in making their Qurbani donations to us and feed hundreds of poor and needy in Nigeria and millions/thousands around the world. May Allah accept and reward them abundantly. “Words of gratitude from a Spiritual Leader in Nigeria”.
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MINHAJ WELFARE FOUNDATION UK & EUROPE SHARING THE BLESSINGS OF QURBANI 2011/2012 DECEMBER 2011
Minhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF) invites its donors, local organisations and NGO’s to join hands with MWF in its Qurbani program 2012. You can ensure: 1. It reaches the poor and needy. 2. Provision of fresh meat and means of excellent nourishment. Details of areas for 2012: 1. 2. 3. 4.
South Asia – Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Bangladesh. Africa – Somalia, Nigeria, Kenya, Sudan and Ethiopia Middle East – Palestine and Iraq Look out for 2012 – We are hoping to provide the cost of Qurbani much earlier in 2012 ensuring our donors have the best and quality price for their Qurbani.
We invite you to join hands with us; together we can help change the lives of the poor and needy around the world.
For further information of the Qurbani program, please contact: Adnan Sohail Project Manager Minhaj Welfare Foundation UK & Europe Tel No: +44 (0) 300 30 30 777 Mobile: 07984565896 Email: adnan.sohail@minhajwelfare.org
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