It’s been two weeks since I started work at Oxfam as a campaigner on their Conflict & Humanitarian campaign. We are currently focusing on two priority countries: Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Joining the team made me realize how little I know, or care, about some countries such as the Congo. Also, [...]
We asked for help and many of you have responded with generosity. Adeel underwent the bone marrow transplant on May 14th in Singapore and will be discharged from the hospital on 26th May Inshallah. The operation was successful but as with any transplant the body can reject it anytime within the first 3 months of the operation. Adeel will be [...]
There is a genuine case of someone we know who needs urgent treatment for bone marrow cancer. The person is 23 years old and has been undergoing treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Karachi. The family is under immense financial strain and have done all they could to afford the private treatment. He now needs [...]
“Those who spend their wealth for God’s sake, and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury, their reward is with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. Kind speech and forgiveness is better than charity followed by injury. And God is Self-sufficient, Forbearing. [...]
I just came across this blog What Gives where a woman, Betty Longdergan, is giving away $100 a day for 365 days of the year. She chooses causes, people and organisations she feels are making a difference in the world. At least once a week she also picks a cause for “Vicarious Giving” where a [...]
It is hardly possible that you haven’t yet been exposed to the ‘merry’ and ‘mischievous’ tactics of the “world’s greatest bank job” aka the Robin Hood Tax campaign. The UK’s campaign has been leading the way and has now been joined by international campaigns from Australia to the United States. The campaign has achieved some [...]
