Come along and be part of this meaningful initiative during Ramadan 2025 to support children and families in war-torn regions.
The fundraising target is £200 which will provide 2 food parcels* giving two families enough meals to see them through Ramadan. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch at events@muslimhands.org.uk – or call our team at 0115 911 7222.
*please note one food parcel in Gaza is £200.
What is Walk for the Children of War?
We hold this 5km walk every Ramadan as a symbol of our solidarity with children and families affected by war.
The funds raised provide food parcels with all the staples a family of seven needs for a whole month. In Ramadan, this includes suhur and iftar which means for each parcel donated you also get the reward of sustaining the fasts of parents and older children Alhamdulillah!
While we all enjoy this Ramadan in the comfort of our homes with ample food to sustain us each day, there are children all over the world who do not have this privilege. No child should suffer from the long- term effects of hunger, especially in the holy month. This is the unfortunate reality for many Gazan, Yemeni, Syrian, Sudanese and Lebanese children who are suffering in environments of persecution and war. Malnutrition, waterborne diseases and a lack of safe shelter are the daily dangers these children face.
Gaza:
•96% of Gazans are dependent on humanitarian assistance.
• Over 1.9 million Gazans are food insecure.
Yemen:
• In Yemen, 80 per cent of the total population, including 12.4 million children require humanitarian assistance. (UN)
• Half of Yemeni children under 5 years face severe acute malnutrition. (UN)
Syria:
• The price of food went up by 97% in Syria in 2021. By December 2021, food cost 97% more than it had in December 2020. (WFP)
• There are an estimated 2.8 million IDPs in north-west Syria. 80% of them are women and children.
Lebanon:
3,002 people killed and 13,492 injured, 185 children killed and 1,206 injured among total casualties reported
At least 1.3 million people have been displaced, the conflict is putting more strain on an already vulnerable population
Sudan:
Over 15,000 people killed, 11 health facilities destroyed
11 million people need emergency assistance
Support The Children Of War
Just £100 can provide one food parcel* that will feed a family for an entire month. Each parcel includes staple food for a family of up to 7 members, which works out to 420 meals for the entire month. With basic food items like flour, oil and rice affected by rising inflation, your support is needed more than ever before. Furthermore, by providing just 1 parcel you can gain the reward of up to 210 Ramadan fasts that would normally take us 7 lunar years to fast.
*please note one food parcel in Gaza is £200.
This is based on the following hadith:
The Prophet (saw) said, ’Whoever feeds a person breaking his fast will earn the same reward as him, without anything being lessened from the reward of the fasting person’. [Tirmidhi]
Frequently Asked Questions
A. Each participant must raise a minimum of £200 or raise £400 as a family of 4. However, we are hoping that our enthusiastic participants aim for a more enthusiastic individual fundraising target.
A. You will need to complete our online Volunteer registration form, in order to volunteer with Muslim Hands. Upon completion, one of our Volunteer Coordinators will be in touch with details on how you can get involved.
A. Valentines Park - Ilford
A. Upon being greeted by our hosts, you will be entertained by our amazing nasheed artists which will then be followed by the walk itself. You will also find amazing cakes and bakes for you to take home with you
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Established in 1993, Muslim Hands is an aid agency and NGO helping those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster in over 20 countries worldwide.