Why I am Doing This?

Just before the 'global lockdown' I was fortunate to complete a field trip to Pakistan with Orphans in Need, where I saw first hand the work OiN are doing to transform the lives of the most vulnerable orphans and widow mothers. I met happy children, with amazing etiquettes, full of life and ambition. Children like Mariam who was orphaned in infancy, but as an OiN sponsored child for the last 7 years is now becoming an ICAP Chartered Accountant. Children like Sidra who lost her father as a child but with the ongoing help of OiN over the years is now specialising in Mass Communication with a view to becoming a journalist, (already secured an internship with one of the country's top broadcasters). And children like 10-year old Ishrat who lives in one of the OiN orphanages and has memorized more than half of the Quran.

But then there were children like 9-year old Omar (pictured above) who are waiting for a sponsor. He lives with his widowed mother, and walks 45 minutes each way to school and back everyday. They live in a room, with no functional toilet or kitchen, in the depths of poverty. Yet when I spoke to him he was determined to grow up to give a better life to his mother.

There are thousands of Omar's who need the help of OiN, and with your support can get it. I have taken it upon myself to in sha Allah get 100 children sponsored and I need your help to achieve this. The OiN Sponsor an Orphan Programme is a holistic strategic initiative that takes a long-term view of educating these children and making them self-sufficient, which will ultimately enable them to take themselves and their families out of the poverty cycle.

How you can Help?

You can take this opportunity in one of the following ways:

10 Orphans Sponsorship for one year £3,600
5 Orphans Sponsorship for one year £1,800
3 Orphans Sponsorship for one year £1,080
1 Orphan's Sponsorship for one year £360
1 Orphan's Sponsorship for six months £180
1 Orphan's Sponsorship for one month £30

As OiN strongly believes in building your engagement with the children, you will get regular updates around the child that you sponsor and supervised visits can also be arranged to meet them. 

FAQs:

Q1. Is this project eligible for zakat?
Answer: Yes, please ensure you mention ‘zakat’ in the comments box when you donate. All zakat donations go towards the cause without any deductions.

Q2. Can I pay gift aid?
Answer: Yes, if you are a UK tax payer then please do select gift aide when donating.

Q3. Can I pay from my business account?
Answer: Yes, you can pay from your business account, you will save on your annual tax, please discuss with your accountant for more information.

So please come forward to help and become a part of this change. 

Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he complained about the hardness of his heart. The Prophet said, “If you want to soften your heart, feed the poor and pat the head of the orphan.” (Musnad Ahmad)

Jazakumullahu khayran to you all for your donations and duas.