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#HeatingHomes in Southern Lebanon

On 25th January 2017 our team in the Lebanon Field Office visited the areas of Chebaa and Hibariyeh in Southern Lebanon which are home to Palestinian refugees as well as recent arrivals from across the Syrian border. With the Civil War raging in Syria less than 10 miles away,…

Winter Appeal Update

As part of our 2016/17 Winter Appeal we distributed 2,000 winter clothing kits for refugee children in Rashidiyeh and Borj Al Shamali camps. Thanks to your generous donations we are able to continue distributing aid to school children in Lebanese refugee camps. To donate, call 0208 961 9993 or click…

Editorial: January 2017

The turn of the year is always a time for rest, reflection and resolution. As 2016 passes I would like to thank you personally for your support over the past twelve months and longer. Looking forward, the year ahead brings with it both challenges and opportunities for the international Palestine…

Madinah: City of Refuge

The Makkan Muslims were refugees. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ was also a refugee. Refugee crises continue across the Ummah today. The longest running refugee crisis in the world is that of the Palestinians. Their situation stands in stark contrast to that of the Makkan Muslims, who were welcomed into Madinah…

Cold hands, warm hearts

One of our Sponsorship Assistants reflects on the winter and her role in securing vital lifelines for children in need. It is mid-winter and the cold is the only thing on my mind. Before I make a start on my work for the day I notice an unusual flush creeping…