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“Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a reward like the one who did it.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
This campaign will collect all funds raised by August 2, 2020 at 3:00 AM EDT
HOPE USA is stepping up to the plate to provide grocery staples to 3,000 poor families (18,000 individuals total) in Pakistan who have lost their wages during the COVID-19 crisis. For just $20, we are delivering grocery rations to these needy families. One ration bag can feed 6 people for one month and includes the following:
Our goal is to provide 3,000 needy families with basic groceries so that they can feed their families during this pandemic. We plan to deliver groceries in the following areas of Pakistan: Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, Muzaffargarh, and Muzaffarabad.
The Covid-19 pandemic is one that has affected every single family in the world. In the US, millions of families are currently sequestered in their homes in order to practice social distancing and abide by government orders. We worry about how this pandemic will affect our job security and how long it will be before we resume a normal routine.
In Pakistan, the Covid-19 situation is even more perilous for the already impoverished population. Millions of hourly wage earners who used to earn their living as domestic laborers, shopkeepers, and street vendors have lost their jobs as Covid-19 spreads across Pakistan. We hope that the effect on Pakistan is not severe, but for poor people who depend on daily wages, this pandemic poses an additional threat of them not being able to put food on the table for their families. In addition to the danger of the virus, poor families face the threat of starvation. At HOPE USA, we are aiming to alleviate some of that financial burden for these families with the delivery of grocery basics to those who need it most.
Health Oriented Preventive Education (HOPE) was the inspiration of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla, a pediatrician by profession who helped eradicate polio from Pakistan in the early stages of her career. Due to Dr. Mubina's medical background, HOPE's initial objective was to provide the poor with better access to medical centers and hospitals. In a country grappling with basic issues such as lack of access to clean drinking water, poor maternal and infant health, malnutrition in children, prevention and treatment of diseases such as malaria, cholera, and tuberculosis, it already seemed as though HOPE had enough of a challenge on its hands. But soon Dr. Mubina realized that the cornerstone of a productive and forward-thinking community relies on both a healthy body and healthy mind. She honed her vision to an integrative approach that was twofold: health and education.
As a single woman in a male-dominated country, Dr. Mubina faced many challenges and setbacks; it was through perseverance and hard work that HOPE grew from a dream to a reality. Today, HOPE has a countrywide presence throughout Pakistan which includes hospitals, formal schools, informal schools, vocational centers, basic health clinics, mobile health clinics, and maternal health clinics, all which provide free or minimal-cost healthcare and education. Additionally, HOPE has been active in disaster relief efforts throughout Pakistan. We are humbled to say that we have grown to a network of hospitals and schools that treats 500,000 patients and educates 10,000 students per year, mostly women and children.
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Summary of Ramadan 2020 ZAKAT Accomplishments
Summary of HOPE USA Ramadan 2020 ZAKAT Accomplishments
Dear HOPE Friends,
I wanted to thank you all personally for your generosity and support of HOPE USA this Ramadan! By the Grace of Allah SWT, we broke fundraising records this year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
In total, our Food Rations, Door-to-Door Iftar Distribution, and Eid Clothes for Children campaigns have benefitted 30,000 needy people in Pakistan since the coronavirus pandemic started.
This Ramadan HOPE USA was able to accomplish the following with Zakat donations:
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3,500 Food Ration Bags Distributed (each bag feeds a family of 6 for one month)
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6,500 Iftar boxes/Biryanis Distributed
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550 Children will receive new Eid Clothes during Eid ul Adha (postponed from Eid ul Fitr due to the lockdown)
Our impact extended from rural and adjoining areas in Karachi to Katchi Abadi's to interior Sindh to Muzaffargarh to Azad Kashmir.
Please note that HOPE USA also uses Zakat year-round for the following noble causes:
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Life-saving surgery for the poor at HOPE Hospitals
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Medicines from HOPE Hospitals for the Poor
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Monthly food rations for poor families
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Doctor's visits for poor people at HOPE Hospitals and clinics
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Education tuition and supplies for children in HOPE Schools
Most of the Ramadan pictures have been shared already, but I do have a few new ones from Kashmir:
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100 Kashmir families received cash to purchase food rations when access to Kashmir was blocked
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200 Kashmir families received Food Ration bags once access was restored
Many of you I know personally, and I wish to extend my sincere thank you to all of your for an incredible Ramadan. I honestly prayed for all of you this year. I pray that Allah SWT accepts all of our efforts and grant us the capacity to do more. Ameen!
Best regards,
Ambereen Siddiqui
Director - HOPE USA
200 Food Ration Bags Distributed in Thatta
HOPE USA's Food Rations Campaign continues. Prior to Ramadan, we had distributed 1,000 food rations to poor families who were financially impacted by coronavirus. To date in Ramadan we have distributed 500 rations and plan to do 500 more before the month ends. Below, please find the pictures of the distribution in Thatta. We were able to give 200 families in Thatta food rations for one month. Thank you all for your generosity in supporting this project.
As a side note, we have collected funds for food rations to Kashmir families. All the roads leading into Kashmir are currently blocked due to the lockdown. HOPE has sent money to 100 families so that they can acquire their own food rations because we are unable to access the area. Once the lockdown opens, we plan to give food rations to 100 more families in Kashmir.
Thank you all for your generosity in support of this project! We are still collecting funds, so please spread the word if you can. This is a zakat-eligible cause.
You can learn more about HOPE by visiting our website:
http://hopecharityusa.org
Best regards,
Ambereen Siddiqui
Director - HOPE USA
HOPE Distributes Grocery Rations to Villagers
Dear HOPE Supporters,
Just wanted to share an informal update of our distribution in the village of Gharo yesterday. We distributed 25 ration bags, but will visit again as the villagers need more.
Quick Facts:
** Gharo is located 55 miles away from Karachi
** HOPE operates home schools and hand pumps in Gharo
** Villagers have access to HOPE's hospitals in Thatta and Karachi which treat a total of over 300,000 poor patients a year for free
** At times HOPE establishes medical camps in Gharo to bring healthcare to the villagers
** HOPE has partnered with P&G to bring Pur clean water sachets to villagers
Thank you all for making this possible!
Best regards,
Ambereen Siddiqui
Director - HOPE USA
HOPE USA Distributes 1,000 Grocery Rations to the Poor!
Thank you again and stay safe and healthy!
Best regards,
Ambereen Siddiqui
Director - HOPE USA
HOPE USA Begins Distribution of Grocery Rations - Pictures Inside!
Thank you all for helping make this possible!
I will be sending more updates as they come.
Best regards,
Ambereen Siddiqui
We reached our Goal in 7 Days! Now to Aim Higher and to More Families!
I wanted to sincerely thank you all for stepping up to the plate so generously these past 10 days. By the Grace of Allah SWT, we reached our goal of $10,000 in 7 days, the fastest one of our campaigns has ever performed!
As many of you may know, Pakistan is currently in lockdown mode due to coronavirus. The HOPE Pakistan team is aiming to order the rations bags and do the packing and deliveries in the next 4 weeks in shaa Allah. Due to the overwhelming success of achieving our $10,000 goal so quickly, we have decided to try to reach 500 additional families for a total of 1,000 families.
Please keep this campaign going by sharing it on social media. In shaa Allah this way we will be able to serve even more needy families during this crucial time.
Thank you again for your support and commitment!
Best regards,
Ambereen Siddiqui
Director - HOPE USA
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