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“REFUGEES WELCOME HERE??? – a look into the growing global refugee crisis

Written by Zahra Ahmad An image of a young Syrian boy washed ashore on a Turkish beach has been plastered all over newspapers, social media feeds and in the minds and hearts of all around the world. This poignant image has resonated with thousands all over the globe as it highlights the stark realities of....

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Sacrifice your time – learn about Qurbani!

Sacrifice your time – learn about Qurbani! Written by Zahra Ahmad WHAT IS QURBANI? Qurbani is the act of religious sacrifice of a livestock animal during Eid ul-Adha. The sacrificed meat is then distributed to poor communities around the world so that they are able to enjoy the festivities of Eid in the same way....

World Humanitarian Day: 19th August 2015

By Zahra Ahmad On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate the lives of humanitarian workers around the world who work tirelessly in dangerous and life-threatening areas affected by conflict and political instability. In a world riddled with disease, malnutrition, poverty, conflict and injustice; humanitarian workers strive to make a difference to combat these issues and create....

Vocal, passionate and switched on: why young people have a lot to say

Vocal, passionate and switched on: why young people have a lot to say Takyiwa Danso, aged 22, London Today, 12th August, is International Youth Day – a day which has become very significant to me. As a young person, I believe that we must all learn to recognise the role youth can play within our....

Al-Khair Foundation Signs MoU with UN Agency for Palestine Refugees

GBP 500,000 partnership will help improve access to education for children in Gaza 24 July 2015; London, UK: In line with its commitment to improving the lives of the apoor, Al-Khair Foundation (AKF), the third largest Muslim charity in the United Kingdom, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Relief and....

My Journey with Al-Khair Foundation

My Journey with Al-Khair Foundation By Adam Saleh YouTube sensation Adam Saleh shares his journey of learning and giving with Al-Khair Foundation. This story doesn’t start in Pakistan, or London. It starts in New York City. It was the first day of Ramadan. I was in my bedroom, editing a vlog. The window was wide....