Salaam Alaykum my friends and family,

I have been learning a lot about all the lovely things we should be thankful for, especially in Shahr Ramadan. 

In my life, I learned that not every child is blessed to have their mummy and daddy to live with them forever even though every child is born with a mummy and a daddy. 

I also learned that some children do not have their own room or their own toys to play with whenever they want. I wish every child could be blessed with a mummy and a daddy but I know this is not always the case. 

We probably can't bring their parents back, but with the help of your donations, they will get some kind of comfort. 

I plan on running up the hills in Northolt Hills 7 times (kind of like the way go around the Ka'ba 7 times) on May 8th 2021 to help raise money for these lovely children. (I've added some pics of the hills in the gallery :)

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and donate!

May Allah (swt) bless you!

Lots of love,

Ameer-Hussain

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About Al-Ayn

Due to decades of war, conflict and instability, 1 in 5 people in Iraq live in poverty, with orphaned children often being impacted the most. The global pandemic has escalated the mental trauma the children are already facing, coupled with their dire financial circumstances. The lack of access to basic services could have a lasting detrimental impact on their lives. 

These children's future is at stake. This month of Ramadhan, Al-Ayn will focus its efforts in helping rebuild the lives of orphaned children and youth across Iraq by providing access to mental health services as well as vocational training opportunities through the Luminous Stars Centres. Inspired by the divine promise, your acts of generosity this month are like a seed (Quran 2:261) that grows and multiplies.