Emergency Aid

450 Displaced Families in Syria Receive Aid After Recent Storms

Baitulmaal Inc. · February 12, 2021 ·

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IDLIB, SYRIA, February 12, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently delivered winter aid to 450 displaced families in northern Syria affected by severe winter storms.

Large floor mats and warm blankets were distributed to families in Maa’rat Masrin and surrounding camps near Idlib province where tens of thousands of displaced Syrian families have set up makeshift shelters in recent months. Torrential rains caused widespread flooding in the region, washing away food and belongings while strong winds ripped through tent settlements.

Baitulmaal, which had completed a round of winter aid in the camps a few months ago, mobilized quickly to reach those affected by the recent storms.

“What little belongings these families had were now soaked through and caked in mud,” said Elizabeth Sohail, programs manager at Baitulmaal. “It was crucial for us to provide them new blankets and items to keep them warm and dry through the rest of winter.”

According to Mark Cutts, the U.N.’s deputy regional humanitarian coordinator for Syria, at least 121,000 people were affected, 21,700 tents were destroyed, and one child was dead due to the storms. This contributes to what Cutts described as a “catastrophic situation” for Syrians already reeling from continuous conflict, freezing winter temperatures, and a relentless global pandemic.

In addition to winter aid, Baitulmaal also recently distributed bread for 94,677 meals to families facing food insecurity in Syria. Donors who would like to learn more or contribute to the emergency aid programs at Baitulmaal can visit their website at Baitulmaal.org.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Dallas, Texas, the charity has offices in: Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Nairobi, Kenya; Mogadishu, Somalia; Amman and Al Ramtha, Jordan; and Karachi, Pakistan.

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Winter Aid Delivered to 1,526 Flood Victims in India

Baitulmaal Inc. · February 8, 2021 ·

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BIHAR, INDIA, February 8, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently delivered winter aid to 1,526 individuals in India’s Araria district bordering Nepal in response to flooding in the area.

Winter blankets and food items such as rice were distributed to 285 families affected by last year’s monsoon rains, and were prioritized for widows, the elderly and needy families.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, programs manager at Baitulmaal, the charity’s local partners identified families who had not yet received aid. Field workers followed COVID-19 protocols to ensure the aid was distributed safely to recipients in light of the pandemic.

“COVID-19 related issues caused some delays, but we acted swiftly to get aid to those left out in the cold and struggling with hunger,” said Sohail. “Thanks to our generous donors, we were able to get warm blankets and food to villagers affected by the floods.”

Heavy flooding from monsoon rains left hundreds dead and millions displaced across South Asia last year. Flash floods continued to affect rural villages, leading to landslides, power outages, and destruction of homes, roads and bridges. In Bihar, India’s poorest state, approximately 8 million people were impacted and thousands were left homeless.

Donors who would like to learn more or contribute to the emergency aid programs at Baitulmaal can visit their website at Baitulmaal.org.

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Winter Aid Delivered to 120 Families in Gaza

Baitulmaal Inc. · January 16, 2021 ·

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GAZA, PALESTINE, January 16, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently delivered winter aid to 120 families suffering from poverty in the Gaza Strip.

Families were identified to receive the aid based on their level of need and number of dependents. Priority was given to women-headed households or those with ill, disabled or special needs members. Each family was provided a winter kit that included a space heater, blankets, winter coats, hats, gloves, socks and shoes.

The aid comes at a particularly difficult time for Gazans who live in destroyed and dilapidated areas of Gaza, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program manager at Baitulmaal.

“Winter is already a dreaded time of year for many Palestinians,” Sohail said. “We are working to ensure that the most vulnerable families are warm and dry as they try to survive winter during a global pandemic.”

The Gaza Strip is commonly referred to as the world’s largest open air prison by humanitarian observers. A restrictive travel ban, crippling economic blockade and continued conflict have propelled the poverty rate in Gaza to 56 percent according to the UN, with COVID-19 worsening an already dire situation. Two million Gazans have limited access to basic needs such as food, clean water, electricity and healthcare, and over 1 million now live under the poverty line.

Baitulmaal provides food, water, medicine and winter aid to people in Palestine. If you would like to learn more or contribute to the emergency aid programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at Baitulmaal.org.

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Critical Aid Reaches Yemen: 60,300 Meals; 100 Hygiene, Winter Kits for 600 Displaced Yemenis

Baitulmaal Inc. · January 5, 2021 ·

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IBB, YEMEN, January 5, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, recently completed an emergency winter aid delivery to 600 internally displaced Yemenis suffering from poverty, malnutrition and disease.

Food baskets containing a month’s supply of meals were provided to 100 families who lost their shelters due to displacement in recent months. Recipients include families with edlerly, special needs, disabled, ill, pregnant or breastfeeding members. Four hundred blankets were also distributed to vulnerable families in addition to 100 hygiene kits and winter essentials.

The critical aid is in response to the deteriorating situation in Yemen, according to Elizabeth Sohail, programs manager at Baitulmaal.

“Malnutrition is worsening,” Sohail said. “COVID-19 has driven even more Yemenis from their homes, leaving them in danger from hunger and the cold unless we act quickly.”

According to the UN, one in five children are severely malnourished, and 80 percent of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance. Nearly six years of conflict has displaced an estimated 4 million Yemenis, and the International Organization for Migration reports that 100,000 people were displaced in 2020 due to continued political unrest, insecurity and COVID-19.

Since 2018, Baitulmaal has sent over $5.6 million in aid that provided meals, antibiotics, medical supplies and hygiene kits to Yemen. If you would like to learn more or contribute to the emergency aid programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at Baitulmaal.org.

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Beirut Hospital Receives Hard-to-Find Medications for 200 Patients in Second Round of Aid

Baitulmaal · December 17, 2020 ·

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BEIRUT, LEBANON, December 17, 2020 — Dallas-based charity Baitulmaal, along with Chicago-based healthcare access organization MedGlobal, delivered the second round of medications to Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut that included hard-to-find medicines for 200 patients who were injured in the August 4 blast.

One hundred emergency patients, along with another one hundred patients with non-communicable diseases, will receive a three-month supply of critical medications free of charge in the latest shipment of aid. According to Dr. Firas Abiad, general manager of Rafik Hariri University Hospital, many medications have been in short supply since the August 4 explosion in the Beirut port, and medications such as heparin have been out of stock for the past several months.

The medications are part of Baitulmaal’s $686,000 emergency aid package to Lebanon, which includes food, water, hygiene kits, and financial assistance to families in need, in addition to clean-up efforts initiated after the blast.

The World Health Organization lists the victims of the August 4 blast as 203 people dead, another 6,500 injured and over 300,000 homeless. The explosion also severely damaged Lebanon’s critical health infrastructure and led to a shortage of medical supplies.

In addition to providing hospitals with medications, Baitulmaal is reconstructing homes of vulnerable families affected by the blast. Part of this effort is also rehabilitating portions of hospitals that were destroyed. Donations for Lebanon can be made at birelief.org/donate.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Dallas, the charity has offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and Detroit as well as international offices in Jordan, Kenya and Pakistan.

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