Ramadan's Special Opportunities in Sudan
Sudan Genocide
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.
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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: $300
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 $300 . The original project funding goal was $10,000.
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
Resources
- Project's External Homepage (http://www.nefdev.org)
- Ramadan Food Packages—One Mother Fainted (http://www.nefdev.org/main/news/article.aspx?id=492)
- Opinion of NEF’s Eid Celebration (http://www.nefdev.org/main/news/article.aspx?id=499)
- Ramadan Food Packages: Small Gestures/Big Comfort (http://www.nefdev.org/main/news/article.aspx?id=418)
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
Garden City
Cairo, Cairo
Egypt
20-2-7944726/7900112
Email:
Project Sponsor
Organization
Near East Foundation (NEF)
90 Broad Street 15th Floor
New York,
NY
10004
United States
+1 (212) 425-2205
http://www.neareast.org
Near East Foundation (NEF)'s Current Projects on GlobalGiving
 Sudan Community Health Center |
 Literacy for Moroccan Girls |
 Supplemental Nutrition for West Bank Children |
 Clean Water For Sudanese War Refugees |
Near East Foundation (NEF)'s Funded Projects on GlobalGiving
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Sudan
and can also be found under 
Health.
For more information about Sudan, read the Human Development Report on Sudan or the Wikipedia entry for Sudan.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on September 14, 2006
Latest Update from the Field
Food packages distributed to 430 families for Ramadan
By Sarah Atwood - Development Associate, August 22, 2008 12:26 PM
- Sugar (15 lbs)
- Tea (½ lbs.)
- Wheat (4 kg) 4 kg Date and Cooking Oil.
- Rice (2 kg)
- Beans (4 kg)
- Dates (4 kg)
- Cooking Oil
In total, approximately 2,580 individuals received food aid for this special occasion.
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