Ramadan's Special Opportunities in the West Bank

Summary

In cooperation with local partners, NEF distributes food aid to hundreds of needy Palestinian families living in villages and poor areas in the southern West Bank during the holy month of Ramadan.

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Last year, 500 families living in six villages located in the north east of the Nablus region received food covering one month of "iftar" meals for a family of 7-9; an additional 400 families received supplemental food aid during feast days (Eid ul-Fitr)." Special attention is given to nourishing the most vulnerable groups, including widows, elderly & orphans. Due to the effects of the global food crisis, this year's need is greater than ever.

Activities

In cooperation with local Zakat (alms) committees and village councils, NEF identifies the most needy residents and distributes food packages accordingly. Each package contains $50 worth of basic staples, including rice, beans, barley, and cheese.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $125
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $12,875
Total Funding Goal: $13,000

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Participating in Ramadan and helping the poor during this important time helps build a stronger sense of community and mutual responsibility, strengthening communities' social support structures and ability to organize mutual aid.

Project Message

It's particularly important to share with one another during this period. It makes us all feel so much closer together.
- Umm Khaled, Mother from Asira al-Shamaliya

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Sarah Atwood,
Communications Officer
90 Broad Street
15th Floor
New York, NY 10004
United States
+1 212 425 2205
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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Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Palestinian territories and can also be found under Health.

For more information about Palestinian territories, read the Human Development Report on Palestinian territories or the Wikipedia entry for Palestinian territories.

When this Project was Updated

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 13, 2008.

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