For Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan is as much a season of giving as it is a season of prayer and fasting. During this period, we are called to show compassion for the poor and less fortunate, whether through financial aid, volunteering, or donating basic essentials and gifts. Our good deeds will be multiplied in return when we give Sadaqah (voluntary charitable act).
In the true spirit of the season, here’s a list of charity campaigns and donation drives to give back to the local community.
Islamic Relief Malaysia
In light of the increasing number of people who go hungry around the world due to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, climate change, and the Covid-19 pandemic, Islamic Relief Malaysia launched the MySedekah Ramadan campaign to supply and distribute Ramadan food packs, emergency aid, community development, health products, educational needs, water sanitation, and hygiene to the needy.
Donate here.
For more information, visit the website.
My Fund Action
MyFundAction continues its Ramadan tradition of distributing iftar, moreh, and sahur food packs, allowing fasting families in several countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Syria, Africa, Yemen, Australia, Egypt, Korea, and Japan to break their fast with ease. You can also endow a Quran or a space to pray for them.
Donate here.
For more information, visit the website.
Global Peace Mission Malaysia
Held every year during Ramadan, Global Peace Mission Malaysia’s campaign, Iftar For The Needy, helps provide meals for iftar and sahur and Eid outfits while also distributing daily necessities such as education and medical supplies as well as food for the needy families in Malaysia and several countries including Palestine, Yemen, and Sudan.
Donate here.
For more information, visit the website.
Global Sadaqah
Global Sadaqah is a trustable social finance system for corporate social responsibility (CSR), zakat management, and charity crowdfunding. Participate in their Ramadan campaigns of feeding poor families in several countries like Malaysia, Gaza, Cambodia, Yemen, and Nigeria, where you will contribute to those in need by supplying the necessities to those in need during the Holy month.
Donate here.
For more information, visit the website.
MyCARE
MyCARE’s MyRamadan campaign has organised a special relief fund to ensure sufficient food supplies for marginalised communities in 16 countries including Malaysia, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, and Sudan during the month of Ramadan. The campaign aims to provide sahur or iftar food packs for families who are unable to afford food, as well as Eid outfits.
Donate here.
For more information, visit the website.
MERCY Malaysia
MERCY Malaysia, also known as Malaysian Medical Relief Society, is a non-profit organisation that provides medical relief and sustainable health-related development for vulnerable communities. There are two campaigns to note during this period: Gaza Emergency Response and Flood Response. Funds from the donation drive will be used to provide medical aid and humanitarian assistance for affected communities worldwide.
Donate here.
For more information, visit the website.
