Ramadan's Special Opportunities in Sudan

Summary

Working in the Arab world since 1915, NEF honors its traditions, including the Holy Month of Ramadan-- particularly a time of giving and feeling for the poor--when we distribute food packages.

How Donors Like You Helped

Thanks to donors like you, a total of $200 was raised for this project.

Received $200 from 2 donations from people like:

akbas

(Anon.)

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More Information About this Project

Project Needs and Beneficiaries

In the poorest areas of Khartoum desperate Sudan refugee families fleeing violence & drought, particularly widows, elderly & orphans, get food covering a family of seven for two weeks of "iftar" meals, when the day's Ramadan fast is broken.

Activities

In cooperation with local Islamic "Zakat" (alms) committees, the most needy are identified & food packages are distributed, again with local people. Food packages each contain about $50 worth of basic foods like dairy products & protein-rich beans.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $200

Funding Information

This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding. Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the "Progress Report" tab as they become available.

Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $200. The original project funding goal was $10,000.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

Resources

More about NEF's Important Ramadan Work (http://www.neareast.org/main/news/search.aspx?lang=2&kw=Ramadan)

Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Participating in Ramadan & helping the poor at this particular time helps build a stronger sense of community and mutual responsibility as well as strengthens the bond between local people and those like NEF trying to lend a helping hand.

Project Message

"These people are really in need! One mother fainted, it was her first meal in 3 days! I am proud that NEF is the only non-Islamic, Western agency participating in the Ramadan food distribution."
- Mohamed Ali, NEF Sudan staff member

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Roger Hardister,
Regional Director, Near East Foundation
4, Ahmed Pasha Str. Citibank Building, 11th Floor
Cairo, N/A N/A
Egypt
20-2-7944726/7900112
Email:

Project Sponsor

Near East Foundation

Organization

Near East Foundation (NEF)
90 Broad Street
15th Floor
New York, NY 10004
United States
+1 (212) 425-2205
http://www.neareast.org

Learn more about Near East Foundation (NEF) and the project team.

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