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Food for The Extreme Poor of Bihar and West Bengal!

We are trying our best to help the poor in Bihar and West Bengal, the two states in India with large Muslim populations but mostly are extremely poor and marginalized.

Bihar

Muslims in Bihar, India, make up about 17% of the total population of the state, or 17.6 million people, most of them economically backward.

Despite being a sizeable minority in the state, the Bihar Caste Survey Report released 2 October 2023 by the state government of Bihar shows that nearly 73 percent of the state’s Muslim population is classified as “backward classes.”

As a minority in India, they are not only marginalized but are often targeted in communal violence.

On March 31, 2023, mobs attacked and burned down mosques in Bihar during the Hindu festival of Ram Navami, and a number of people were also killed and injured in the violence.

West Bengal

And Muslims in West Bengal number 24.7 million, which is 27% of the total population of the state, with more than 90% being poor. We have identified 800 families in dire need of assistance.

Currently, Iltizam Relief is involved in a clean water project in West Bengal. So far, we have built 110 tube wells, which provide clean water for about 1,210 families, which translates into over 10,200 people benefiting from these 110 tube wells. This project is ongoing. Thank you to Launchgood supporters for supporting our tube well project in West Bengal.

The state government of West Bengal is not a coalition partner of the nationalist central government of India, so the Muslims in West Bengal enjoy little freedom to practice their religion. However, they are still being marginalized and neglected by the state or central government. Often, the workers and supporters of the nationalist party in this state try to find reasons to start communal violence targeting Muslims and Christians.

We really want your support to help Muslims in the states of Bihar and West Bengal.

Thank you, and may Allah reward you abundantly.

This campaign is ZAKAT ELIGIBLE. By donating to this campaign you will be fulfilling your Zakat obligations InshaAllah. 

The Plan 

Distribute basic food aid to 1,300 poor families in West Bengal with a food package as per below.

Food pack: Contents for each family cost USD $40:

Each pack will consist of able to last up to 6 weeks for a family of about 6-10 persons : 

  • Rice 30kg
  • Flour 5kg
  • Pulses (dal) 3kg
  • Chilli powder 500gm
  • Turmeric powder 500gm
  • Salt 2kg
  • Cooking oil 2kg
  • Ghee 1kg
  • Sugar 2kg
  • Tea 500gm

 

Total cost per food basket: USD $40 x 1,300 families x 2 months
The total cost needed: USD $104,000

For rice alone, we give 30kg to each family because West Bengalis only eat rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Our aim now is to give them some hope that their brothers and sisters in Islam are there to help them in whatever way we can.

Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever." (Source: Ṣaḥeeh al-Bukhari 6011, Ṣaḥeeḥ Muslim 2586)

So here we are again, seeking your support and generous donations for our fellow brothers and sisters in Bihar and West Bengal, India.

Your support will benefit these poor people; you will feed more than 5,000 people.

About Muslims in West Bengal

West Bengal is one of the northeastern states in India. Muslims in northern India today are being treated with great hostility by the ruling government, and the ruling party cadres, whether at the state level or at the national level. Communal violence, which is very prevalent in northern India, always targets Muslims. 

These are some of the orphans and poor children Iltizam Relief supports in West Bengal. The children here rely on local NGOs for some form of education and the basics of Islam.

Economically and in education, Muslims have already been marginalized and sidelined for a long time; now they are being systematically targeted to invoke communal violence against the community.

Iltizam Relief Society is currently focused on the Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal. 95% of the Muslims here are hardcore poor, and the majority are illiterate.

One of the masjid in Madya Churakutti, in West Bengal.

The district of Uttar Dinajpur has a population of 49% Muslims, with the rest being Hindus and other religions. Most of the people in this district largely depend on agriculture and cattle for their survival and economic livelihood.

Many of the villagers raise cattle next to their houses for various purposes: for milk, to help in agriculture, and for their meat. In West Bengal, non-Hindus are still allowed to consume beef without any restriction from the state government.

However, Muslims are the most backward community in this district. The West Bengal State Assembly has confirmed that 95 percent of the state’s Muslim population has been recognized as "OBC" (Other Backward Class), which is a status given to a group of people who are educationally or socially disadvantaged.

Distribution of fresh qurbani meat and food kits for the poor in West Bengal

Iltizam Relief’s current project in West Bengal

Iltizam Relief Society (formerly known as Al-I’tisam Relief Program Association) is currently running the tubewells project in West Bengal, where we've built 53 tubes well, as of 6 September 2023, with more in the pipeline.

On 23 August 2023, Iltizam Relief team personally visited this village in West Bengal to learn how tubewells are being constructed and to check the quality of our contractors work.

About 98% of the Muslim population in Uttar Dinajpur district relies on hand-pumped tube wells for drinking water, sanitation, washing, and for cattle. Existing tube wells are far from enough to supply water to the growing population.

Local Partner

Iltizam Relief's local partner in Bihar is Bicklang Avam Upekshit Seva Sadan (BAUSS) and in West Bengal is Ar-Raihan Educational Trust.

"Can you please help us with food? "

"You have given us water (tubewells). We also need food! ", said our local partner in West Bengal. This is because his people are extremely poor and neglected by the government.

Our little help will break their hunger and build their spirits as they strive to live. Nothing is sweeter than a helping hand from fellow Muslim brothers, despite our not knowing each other.

Since Ramadan, we have given food to more than 3,250 people in West Bengal. Thank you for your support.

Can you help again?

Who Are We?

Iltizam Relief Society formerly known as Al-I'tisam Relief Program Association was registered in Malaysia in April 2013. Our headquarters are in the Malaysian state of Selangor.

Since the beginning of our organization, we have been involved in relief causes, including disaster response. At the moment, we are working on projects in 13 countries, including Malaysia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, India (including Kashmir), Nepal, and Pakistan, continuously deliver food aid for the hungry, provide skills training for the underprivileged, build facilities to help the marginalized obtain clean and safe water, build schools, and many other things.

We feed 16,000 families in 13 countries!

Iltizam Relief is experienced in running food aid programs in 13 countries (the latest will include Pakistan and Turkey). We feed and break the hunger of nearly 16,000 families annually, who are most vulnerable people living in refugee camps (the Rohingyas in Myanmar and Bangladesh), people who are living in war zones and conflict zones (e.g., Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon), and minority Muslims living in slums and remote villages (e.g., Cambodia, India, and Nepal). We also give food to the poor and those who are affected by natural disasters (e.g., Malaysia).

Watch from the link given below for some of our food aid programs:

Some of the pictures of our just concluded Ramadan food aid program in West Bengal

About Us:

Iltizam Relief Society ( previously known as Al-I'tisam Relief Program Association) is a Non-Profit Organisation based in Malaysia, since 2013. 


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Iltizam Relief Society2 months ago

Help Feed 98% Needy in West Bengal This Ramadan

In West Bengal, many poor Muslims only have the opportunity to enjoy a proper iftar meal a few times during Ramadan, thanks to the kindness of generous donors. 

Usually, Iltizam Relief provides food baskets to those in need, but this year, we haven't been able to do so yet.

We need your help to feed at least 300 underprivileged individuals, including single mothers and orphans, who are struggling during this blessed month. 98% of Muslims in this region are living in hardship, and your support can make a world of difference.

? Donate today and help bring hope and nourishment to those who need it most. Together, we can make Ramadan a little brighter for these families.

https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/feed_the_poor_in_bihar_and_west_bengal
Iltizam Relief Society8 months ago

Critical Food Aid Delivers Hope to Vulnerable Muslim Communities

All thanks to Allah, today we distributed food aid to 50 families, totaling over 300 individuals, who are from the vulnerable minority Muslim community of West Bengal.

 

Key Points:

 

Beneficiaries: 50 families, including 10 headed by single mothers with orphaned children.

Impact: This aid will prevent hunger for these families, who can currently afford only one meal a day.

Future Plans: We aim to distribute at least 50 food packs each month until winter to continue supporting those in need.

We encourage continued support and donations to help us maintain this crucial aid effort.

Iltizam Relief Societya year ago

Palestine Emergency Appeal | Donate Now

Emergency Appeal – let's support the most vulnerable in Palestine.

Palestine is experiencing intense suffering due to violence and conflicts. Thousands of lives are lost, and there is an urgent need for humanitarian support. Stand with them by making a donation today! While your donation won’t erase their sorrow, it will facilitate crisis management for the relief efforts.

During this Ramadan, numerous individuals are facing the harsh reality of hunger, lacking proper meals for their suhoor and iftar. The magnitude of this trial is palpable, but it also presents an opportunity to increase one’s spiritual rewards.
We are making a heartfelt appeal to all kind souls to support our initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of those in need. Your contribution will help us:


Here’s how you can participate:

•⁠  ⁠55 € can support a family for a month.
•⁠  ⁠110 € can feed two families for a month.
•⁠  ⁠275 € can feed five families for a month.
•⁠  ⁠499 € to purchase essential medical supplies.
•⁠  ⁠1,100 € fund a hot meal for 1,000 people.


Your support is more crucial than ever for hundreds of families in these regions.


Iltizam Relief Societya year ago

Urgent: Help Provide Shelter to Families in Crisis

Urgent: Help Provide Shelter to Families in Crisis


Assalamualaikum w.r.b,


After devastating floods in Pakistan last year, families are still without proper shelter. Our plan is to replace makeshift tents with proper mud houses for 200 families at USD 1200 each. We urgently seek your support for our Community Shelter Project in Nawabshah, Pakistan. 



The background of the crisis is severe, with 33 million Pakistanis affected, and winter is approaching. We face a funding gap, but construction is set to begin in July. Your support can make a significant difference. A donation of USD 1200 can provide one family with a secure shelter.


Iltizam Relief Society, active since 2013, has been impacting lives across 12 countries. By the end of 2023, we aim to establish a disabled rehabilitation center in Pakistan, inshaAllah.


Your support matters. Please consider contributing to our vital Community Shelter Project. To donate or learn more, visit this campaign here.


Thank you for making a difference.



Iltizam Relief Societya year ago

Urgent: Help Provide Shelter to Families in Crisis

Urgent: Help Provide Shelter to Families in Crisis


Assalamualaikum w.r.b,


After devastating floods in Pakistan last year, families are still without proper shelter. Our plan is to replace makeshift tents with proper mud houses for 200 families at USD 1200 each. We urgently seek your support for our Community Shelter Project in Nawabshah, Pakistan. 



The background of the crisis is severe, with 33 million Pakistanis affected, and winter is approaching. We face a funding gap, but construction is set to begin in July. Your support can make a significant difference. A donation of USD 1200 can provide one family with a secure shelter.


Iltizam Relief Society, active since 2013, has been impacting lives across 12 countries. By the end of 2023, we aim to establish a disabled rehabilitation center in Pakistan, inshaAllah.


Your support matters. Please consider contributing to our vital Community Shelter Project. To donate or learn more, visit this campaign here.


Thank you for making a difference.



Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

We feed another 300 people

On 23/8/2023, we visited Madya Churakutti Village in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, and distributed food baskets to the poor here.

We had an opportunity today to speak with the beneficiaries directly, who are mostly single mothers with orphan children.

We also entertained the kids with sweets.

Thank you to all donors; may Allah reward you abundantly.

This project will be ongoing because more than 90% of Muslims here are hardcore poor.

We really want you to continue to support us in helping West Bengal.

Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Single parents and orphans are helped!


The distribution of food aid for 100 families was completed in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.



Most of the recipients are single mothers with orphan children. Do you agree that we did the right thing?



Thank you to all donors; may Allah reward you abundantly.



This project will be ongoing. More than 90% of Muslims here are hardcore poor.



We really want you to continue to support us in helping West Bengal.



Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

1,000 people will receive food baskets


Preparation and packing are under way in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.



Bag rice alone is 25kg. Praise Allah.


Thank you to all donors; may Allah reward you abundantly.



This project will be ongoing. 


More than 90% of Muslims here are are hardcore poor.


Please click here to support:




Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Ashura 10th of Muharram





Salam,


Tomorrow (28/7/2023) would be a great day for all muslims to fast during the day of Ashura, as it was mentioned by the prophet Muhammad S.A.W,  "The most excellent fast after Ramadan is God's month. al-Muharram" 


So, we would like to encourage all Muslims to fast during the day of 'Ashura.


It was narrated from Abu Qatadah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:


“Fasting the day of ‘Ashura’, I hope, will expiate for the sins of the previous year.” (Muslim)

​ May Allah S.W.T. bless us 


and also I would like to invite you to participate feeding the Minority Muslims in Cambodia.


any donation would help them, Insha Allah. 



Join our cause and help us raise funds for a better future.






Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

600 families received food baskets


Alhamdulillah, from 29 June 2023 to 30 June 2023, we distributed food baskets to 600 families in West Bengal in conjunction with Qurbani.

This time, Iltizam gave 2 kg of qurbani meat together with the necessary groceries so that they could cook the meat and enjoy Eid al-Adha with the whole family.

This food basket and qurbani meat have benefited at least 3,000 people from six hundred families.

Thank you to all donors; may Allah reward you abundantly.


This project will be ongoing.


We really want you to continue to support us in helping West Bengal.


Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Support Orphans in Kashmir on this day of Arafah

Orphans in Kashmir need you on this day of Arafah!



Assalamu Alaikum,

As Arafah Day draws near, I humbly request your support for our fellow Kashmiri Muslim brothers and sisters in need. This campaign on LaunchGood aims to provide crucial assistance to Kashmiri orphans and single parents. By donating, regardless of the amount, you can ensure they receive nourishing meals, medical aid, and essential supplies. Please visit here to learn more and contribute generously. Together, as an ummah, we can make a profound impact on their lives during this sacred month. May your compassionate efforts on this blessed day bring you immense blessings.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan,

Iltizam Relief Society

Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Support Orphans in Kashmir on this day of Arafah

Orphans in Kashmir need you on this day of Arafah!



Assalamu Alaikum,

As Arafah Day draws near, I humbly request your support for our fellow Kashmiri Muslim brothers and sisters in need. This campaign on LaunchGood aims to provide crucial assistance to Kashmiri orphans and single parents. By donating, regardless of the amount, you can ensure they receive nourishing meals, medical aid, and essential supplies. Please visit here to learn more and contribute generously. Together, as an ummah, we can make a profound impact on their lives during this sacred month. May your compassionate efforts on this blessed day bring you immense blessings.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan,

Iltizam Relief Society

Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Join us feed the poor in Sri Lanka




As you may know, these ten days hold even greater rewards than the month of Ramadan. It is the best time to amplify your acts of charity and secure immense blessings.

Iltizam Relief Society is reaching out to our previous donors, like you, to request support for our campaign "Feed Sri Lanka: Nourishing Lives, Restoring Hope."

By donating to this campaign, you can help provide essential food supplies to those in need in Sri Lanka, making a meaningful impact on their lives during this sacred time. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will nourish families and alleviate hunger, restoring hope to communities facing adversity.

Please visit our campaign page on LaunchGood here to make your donation and share the campaign with your network. Together, we can create positive change and spread blessings during Dhul Hijjah. 
Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your kind-heartedness.


Your partner in goodness,

Iltizam Relief Society

Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Join us feed the extreme poor in India this Dhul Hijjah!

Join us feed the extreme poor in India this Dhul Hijjah!






During this auspicious period, we have launched a campaign to bring joy and blessings to the extreme poor community in India by offering Qurbani donations. Your previous contributions have made a significant impact in the lives of countless individuals and families, and we are grateful for your continuous trust and support.




We kindly invite you to join us in this noble cause by donating to our campaign through the following link here. Your donation will enable us to provide Qurbani meat to underserved communities, ensuring they can also partake in the joyous celebrations of Eid Al-Adha.

By giving your Qurbani, you will not only fulfill an essential religious obligation but also spread happiness and alleviate the burden of hunger for those who are less fortunate.


May Allah (SWT) reward you abundantly for your compassion and kindness. Together, let us make this Eid Al-Adha truly special for those in need.


Jazakum Allahu Khairan (May Allah reward you with goodness).

Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Video: Sadaqah Ramadan for another 100 families!

https://youtu.be/IfwpxVp6fxw


Please watch this short video.


9 April 2023, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.


All praise to Allah. Today, another 100 poor families are helped.


We are grateful to Allah; with your help, we managed to feed another 100 families this Ramadan. With household family members, that's almost 1,000 people.


The food distributed today will include 25kg of rice, pulses, cooking oil, onions, potatoes, salt, sugar, tea, etc. for 100 families.


Thanks to all donors, another 100 deserving families will have enough rations to cook and eat for suhoor and iftar in Ramadan.

Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Sadaqah Ramadan for another 100 families!


9 April 2023, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.


All praise to Allah. Today, another 100 poor families are helped.



We are grateful to Allah; with your help, we managed to feed another 100 families this Ramadan. With household family members, that's almost 1,000 people.



Thank you, all donors.


More than 90% of Muslims in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, are hardcore poor.



Our help today ensured they have enough rations for the remaining  Ramadan and go beyond Eid.



But there are 600 more families in our list.

We seek your help!

Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

This video will summarise the situation there!

https://youtu.be/q9ZKIJq3mug


Assalamu'alaikum; insha Allah, you may watch the video here, which is about our first ever Sadaqah Ramadan programme done in West Bengal. There are a lot of pictures in there; you can watch them, and don't forget to support! Thank you.


There are 700 families (close to 7,000 people because most of them are large families) waiting for your support this Ramadan.


Please support.


Please!

Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Please help : 700 families waiting for your help!


Firstly, thank you again. With your support, we delivered food packs to 100 families in West Bengal. Insha Allah, the size of this food pack will be enough for the entire family for one month.


Only Allah can reward you accordingly.



We have requested that they include you and your family in their dua. Insha Allah.



Now, we want to distribute another 100 packs, at least this week.


Please support.


Please!



Actually, altogether, we have 700 more families waiting for our help this Ramadan. Let's do what we can first, but surely we will help all if we have the funds.



So, please help today!



Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

You can help to feed 700 families!


Thank you; with your support, we feed 100 families with 600 to 1,000 family members. 



Yesterday, on 2/4/2023 these food packs were distributed. We shall be sharing the details soon.



There are 700 more families we want to feed this Ramadan; please support them!


Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

It's happening: we will feed another 100 poor families


Alhamdulillah, it is happening. 



The preparation of Sadaqah Ramadan food packs for 100 families in West Bengal is ongoing. 100 families will translate into 600 to 1,000 people because it is the norm in West Bengal for some families to have more than 10 children, and the majority will have more than 5 children.



These food packs are scheduled for distribution on 2/4/2023.


Please extend your support for the poor and marginalised Muslims of West Bengal.


There are 700 more families who need our help.


Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Who will feed us this Ramadan?



Every dollar you donate, you also feed hundreds of single mothers (widows) in West Bengal this Ramadan.



Will you donate a basket of vital Ramadan food packs today?

Iltizam Relief Society2 years ago

Ramadan is just days away



Time is running out. Ramadan is just days away. We want to get these Ramadan food packs delivered to the poorest Muslims in West Bengal before Ramadan starts.


Iltizam Relief Society is providing food to tens of thousands of poor people in 13 countries this Ramadan.


Feed a family for up to 1 month this Ramadan for only RM150 (USD33).


Please support.

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