Elham Asaad Buaras

Islamic Relief (IR) launched its Children of Palestine appeal on February 5 with the hope of helping 500 orphans in the West Bank as well as bolstering existing programmes.

IR’S UK Director, Imran Madden, made an appeal, “through the generous support of our donors, we already sponsor 8,000 orphans across the West Bank and Gaza, there are many more that need our help and we are asking you to look inside your heart and sponsor a further 500 orphans.”

He told The Muslim News, “Thousands of orphans are suffering in the Palestinian Territories because of conflict and poverty. Many long for a safe place to play and learn while others struggle to access essential medical care and regular meals.”

The mother of three who has sponsored 11 children over the years told The Muslim News, “Sponsoring an orphan means that you see great changes in them as they grow up and mature into adulthood. From my experience, you do not know the profound difference you can make to someone’s life in another land until you do so.”