This Ramadan, we are working with The Date Project and One Nation to send lots of gifts to the children of Syria in'sha'Allah.

Each Ramadan ’The Date Project’ sell thousands of medjoul dates nationwide in order to raise money for important causes around the globe including providing food in Syria, water solutions in Palestine and emergency aid in Yemen.

If you don’t have time to put the gift together don’t worry you can still be a part of this amazing initiative by donating on the link below. We’ll purchase the gifts on your behalf and ensure they reach children in Syria, brightening their futures and putting smiles on their faces.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference!

THE PERFECT GIFT RIGHT? BUT NOW THERE’S MORE!

Once you have enjoyed the delicious dates, you can fill your empty tin with gifts or fill an empty shoebox, and bring a smile to a little boy or girl in need.

This year your gift will go to children in Syria, in the last five years over 28,000 gifts have been distributed by The Date Project. These children have seen so much devastation, many have lost their homes and loved ones due to a conflict that they didn’t choose to be in. Millions are facing starvation, and their futures bleak.

TO #GIFTBACK YOUR PERFECT GIFT

JUST FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS:

- Empty your tin

- Fill with gifts

- Clearly label Boy/Girl and age group

- Drop off to either drop off locations

Saidul 07961033724, South Bedford Masjid, 5 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NU

Faizan 07402628168, Westbourne Islamic Centre, Westbourne Road, Bedford, MK40 4PQ

Unsure what to pack? Here are some ideas:

Small toys, hygiene Items, accessories, arts & crafts , Pens, Pencils, Crayons, Yo yo, Sunglasses, Colouring books, Puzzles, Small toys, Bouncy balls, Notebook, Stationery, Skipping rope, Tshirt, Socks, New packaged underwear, Hijab, Dress/ kurta, Flipflops/slippers, Sanitary towels, Kiddie plasters, Cards, Jewellery, Hairbands, Balloons.

Not to be included:

Food, liquids, anything that can melt, sharp objects, damaged or used items, war-related items such as play soldiers, toy guns or knives, fragile objects or medicine, sweets, chocolates, crisps, marshmallows, rainbow drops, gummies, candy, biscuits, drinks, chewing gum & fizzy pop.

Used items and do not use items that may identify with any particular organisation or movemnet.

Suggested Age Group:

0 to 3 years

4 to 8 years

9+ (for boxes including sanitary products clearly label ‘Girl 9+’)

If you like the initiative, we welcome you to make a contribution towards its operations. We will be sending a container filled with your #GiftBack tins to our team on the ground in Syria.

If you are able to contribute towards the cost of facilitating the distribution please support us with a small donation towards the container and help us bring smiles to children in need! Contact 07961033724 to donate towards the operations costs.

Drop-off deadline: 31st May 2024