In the blessed month of Ramadan, we honor the memory of Abu Khaled, a grandfather from Gaza whose heartbreaking loss and unwavering love moved the world. Abu Khaled, famously known for holding his deceased granddaughter and calling her the “soul of my soul”, became a symbol of resilience amidst unimaginable suffering. In his name, we launch this fundraiser to support children in crisis zones—children who, like his granddaughter, deserve hope, education, and a future.

Quranic Call to Action

Allah ﷻ declares:

“The example of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah is like a seed that grows seven spikes, each bearing a hundred grains” - (Quran 2:261).

Education is a Sadaqah Jariyah —a perpetual charity that continues to benefit long after we are gone. By supporting READ’s Education in Emergencies program, you invest in a divine act that breaks cycles of poverty and despair while empowering future generations.

Your Zakat and Sadaqah is a lifeline for children trapped in the world’s most devastating crises. 

Crisis Zones: Your Impact

Gaza: Restoring Hope Amid Ruins

Over 1.9 million Palestinians shelter in damaged schools

READ provides:

• Mental Health Support: Trauma counselling and play therapy for 14,000+ children.
• Temporary Learning Spaces: Safe classrooms amid destruction.
• Emergency Relief: Hot meals, hygiene kits, and medical clinics for 177,000+ displaced families.

Lebanon: Education on Wheels

• School in a Bus: Mobile classrooms reach 430+ Syrian refugee children in camps.
• Psychosocial Care: Counseling and recreational activities for 1,200 displaced children.
• Winter Support: Distributing blankets, clothing, and meals to 3,000 families.

Yemen: Fighting Hunger, Building Futures

• Breakfast Clubs: Daily nutritious meals for 1,189 students, boosting attendance by 7%.
• School Rehabilitation: 27 schools rebuilt, offering 20,769 children safe classrooms.
• Vocational Training: Empowering teens with skills for sustainable livelihoods.

Prophetic Inspiration

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire.” (Tirmidhi)

Your generosity this Ramadan will:

• Protect children from exploitation, child labor, and recruitment into armed groups.
• Nurture resilience through Quranic-based trauma care and accredited education.
• Build legacies with schools, vocational programs, and sustainable infrastructure.

Your Donation’s Impact

• $65 provides a month of meals for a Yemeni student.
• $390 educates a child for a full year in Lebanon.
• $1,300 rebuilds a classroom in Gaza.

Join Us in Honoring Abu Khaled

Let us honor Abu Khaled’s memory by transforming grief into action and despair into hope. 

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“When a person dies, their deeds end except for three things: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them” - Muslim.

By donating today, you ensure that Abu Khaled’s legacy lives on through the smiles and dreams of children who will benefit from your generosity.

Donate Now

“Those who spend their wealth in charity night and day... their reward is with their Lord” (Quran 2:274).

Together, we can turn tragedy into triumph. Give your Zakat or Sadaqah this Ramadan and be part of this transformative mission.