Mwf-uk Annual Summary Report 2009

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION

All praise be to Allah the Exalted. MWF continues to spread humanitarian aid amongst the impoverished through its broad spectrum of projects. The number of people who have benefitted directly by your assistance has increased ten fold.

MWF is working towards a world where poverty, suffering, oppression and injustice can be overcome and where people live in dignity. Our mission is simple: to carry the hopes of the impoverished and by making immediate and lasting improvements to the lives of people affected by poverty, war and disaster. Come and join us at MWF UK. You can help us provide emergency relief, safe water, education, health care and livelihoods for poor people. MWF works across the globe and aims to be amongst those who benefit others. Jazak Allah Khair, MWF (UK)

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S W AT S WAT

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HE CURRENT POLITICAL CLIMATE IN PAKISTAN and southern regional countries deepens into total disarray as once again the political tension has displaced nearly four million people from their homes. They have been scattered around the region of Swat. Some have taken shelter in school buildings, whilst the majority remain homeless. This is the largest displacement crisis in the history of Pakistan. MWF immediately began relief work in both Swat and the Malakand division assisting those affected by the disaster. Up until now, 2 tent settlements and 38 residential units have been established. Of the latter, 23 are situated in Noshera and Mardan. We are pleased to say that more than 800 families and 7000 people are being supported by day to day essentials – one of the largest non governmental relief programs. In particular, it is worth noting that a large volunteer base of MWF workers in Noshera distributed 5 million rupees of relief aid (approx. £40,300).

Some of the IDP children

Listed below is a detailed overview of MWF’s welfare operation in the Swat and Malakand division: Medical project: Minhaj Welfare Hospital alongside its ambulance service was established immediately in the Malakand division with the help of trained medical staff who treated the victims.

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Tent Settlements: Clothing, food, shelter, hand pumps and cooling fans are provided to those living in the settlements. Our volunteers – particularly MWF female volunteers – constantly provide help for women and young children.

Malakand tent settlements for IDP’s

On-site food provisions

Education: Education is always vital – an essential part of a young individuals life. MWF has initiated schools within the region. Despite this period of hardship, MWF continues to assist young children in progressing their education by providing qualified teachers, with all school necessities such as books, pens and uniforms. Donate: £50 for one month’s provisons and accommodation per family.

Distribution of educational equipment to children

Temporary classrooms

It is important to note that most of these people have not returned home yet. The people of this region require your help and His Eminence Shaykh ul Islam Dr Tahir ul Qadri has reinstated many times that the relief operation of MWF will not stop until the migrants have returned back to their homeland. 12 Carr Road, Nelson, Lancs. BB9 7JS  01282 723456 (24hr/7 days a week)  [email protected]

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GAZA CRISIS GAZA CRISIS

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PANNING MANY YEARS,THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT has led to the loss of millions of lives. The beginning of December 2008 saw the bloodiest disaster between the two states. Many Palestinians were left displaced. Many lost loved-ones. Presently there are many who require your help – a notion which has been endorsed by the United Nations.

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Donate: sponsor a student for £100

Minhaj Welfare Foundation alongside the Palestinian Embassy initiated relief aid. The aid was distributed in the refugee camps in Gaza. The aid included essential requirements of food, water, medical aid and blankets. In addition to providing Emergency Relief, MWF UK initiated an education project for students who were unable to financially aid themselves due to the climate of combat. Moreover, a total of 15 students from Gaza were also financially aided.

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AGHOSH

AGHOSH (ORPHAN CARE HOME)

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OCIETY IS ALWAYS FACING A GREAT TEST from those who labour to dismantle it for selfish ends. The concept of peace and harmony hardly remains as many impoverished and unfortunate people are being discriminated against. One such commonly ignored group are orphans. These innocent young children have literally nothing in this world, having lost the love of their parents. Islam manifests great importance to caring for orphans, as the blessed Prophetic tradition states the Prophet (Blessings & Peace be upon him) said: “…THAT ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT I AND THAT PERSON WILL BE LIKE THIS” [Drawing His blessed fingers together, indicating the proximity of the Prophet Muhammad (Blessings & Peace be upon him) and the person who looks after an orphan]

Proposed Orphan Care Home. Estimated cost £3,000,000

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Aghosh is currently accommodating over 50 orphans with excellent facilities. This includes education, home, clothing, medical support and a homely lifestyle. A plan to extend Aghosh was established on November 2008 to accommodate 500 orphans. This project is estimated to cost £2million. The following is being provided by MWF to these orphans: 1. Education from primary level to higher education including an option to admit to the Tahfeez ul Quran Institute. All books, stationery and uniform is provided. 2. An individual bed, desk, table, air-conditioned rooms and heaters for the cold winter. Alongside an excellent choice of food. 3. Provision of on-site medical treatment.

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4. Finding suitable employment post-graduation. You can sponsor any of the orphans in Aghosh for however long you desire.

Sponsor a orphan from £30 a month

You can donate on-line at www.mwfuk.org/donate er construciton

Orphan Care Home und

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E D U C AT I O N E D U CAT I O N

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HE PEOPLE OF PAKISTAN have been deprived of the most basic facilities for countless years. Sadly it is the lower classes and the impoverished of society who are mostly deprived of education. Many millions are unable to read and write resulting in social anarchy. Minhaj Educational Society has established a network of schools, colleges and universities for the masses. We provide the following: C Free education for those who financially cannot afford it. C Suitable provision for widows and their children so they have no obstruction in their study. C Enriching the young generation to become true representatives of their country.

Help MWF build more schools across the country. Build a classroom from £1,000. Sponsor a student from £30 a month.

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EDUCATION SYSTEM

AMOUNT

MINHAJ UNIVERSITY

01

IT COLLEGES

40

MINHAJ PUBLIC MODEL SCHOOLS

573

Educational centres established to date

SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT

HIFZ QURAN

767

METRIC

679

BA DEGREE

513

MA MASTERS

214

PHD

02

TOTAL

2,175

Students graduated to date

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H E A LT H C A R E H E A LT H C A R E

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EALTH REMAINS ONE OF THE MAJOR PRIORITIES for Minhaj Welfare Foundation. Millions of people are deprived of this basic yet essential facility. We have spent millions on an efficient healthcare plan, providing people with free healthcare facilities and subsidising treatments. MWF is promoting health care, healthy living and basic medical assistance to those unable to afford mainstream services. They include: C Immediate aid in any disaster struck area throughout the world C Establishing free surgery camps in the rural areas. 11 carried out so far C Providing free medical dispensaries. Donate any amount towards this project

Hospital construction in progress

FREE EYE SURGERIES According to research there are at least 6 million people reportedly to have an eye deficiency resulting in total blindness out of a population of 165 million people. MWF has established free eye surgeries for people to get checked before the illness gets worse. This has been a great initiative as in the past eleven years, as many thousands of people have received free treatment. This show of generosity and charitable assistance includes: C Providing qualified doctors with top of the range medical equipment. C Providing an annual check upto 3000 patients who receive OPD treatment. C MWF provides regular check ups for their patients after three months. Patients waiting for post-op eye check-up

Contribute £100 towards an eye operation

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Type

Amount

Comment

Hospital

1

Fully operational

Free Medical Dispensaries

106

-

Free Ambulance Service

24 cities

More planned

Free Eye Camps

2,915

Including over 41,000 check-ups

A full report of the free eye surgery up till now includes the following: Category

Total Number Benefitted or Cost (£)

Free Eye Camps since 1998

11

General Check up

41,063

Total operations

2,215

Operation and General Eye Check

28,283

Total expenditure until now

£55,000

The average cost for one patient

£20 (laser treatment/£100)

MINHAJ AMBULANCE SERVICE MWF has launched the Minhaj Ambulance Service. At present, there are 19 cities providing this emergency service for ill people. So far, over £100,000 has been spent on this project with the intention to expand into other town and cities.

Donate an ambulance for £5,000

Free ambulanc

e service

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C C TEI VC ET MIAV R REI A G COOL LLE L ME SA

RRIAGES

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INHAJ WELFARE FOUNDATION WAS THE FIRST CHARITY in Pakistani history to initiate such a scheme. Unfortunately due to the financial situation and customs of Pakistan, many people cannot afford to get married. Many parents are unable to financially support their children. To date, MWF has arranged marriage ceremonies for over 416 impoverished girls. Each bridal household is given gifts worth over Rs 125,000 (£1100). This year on the 23rd April 2009, a wedding ceremony for 23 couples was carried out providing hospitality for 1500 guests. MWF aims to perform the marriage ceremonies of 63 impoverished girls in Pakistan in the year 2010.

Opening remarks for the special dignitaries

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Display of gifts for the couples

Cost of a marriage: £1,000

Royal treatment for both the bride and the groom

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K S HS MH IR M E AIRR T H QEUA A KR E T KA A Fo u r Ye a r s a f t e r t h e D i s a s t e r

HQUAKE Earthquake zone

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ILLIONS WITNESSED THE DEVASTATION OF THE EARTHQUAKE which hit Pakistan four years ago. The tragic event of the earthquake still remains at large for many Pakistanis, as some are still affected by it. Millions were left homeless by the horrific disaster wherein thousands of people died. MWF provided medical aid, food, water and other essentials items. We have also established more than 15 settlements in various areas including Muzaffrabad, Balakot, Baagh, Waadi Neelam and Chakoti.

In addition to providing tent settlements, MWF has began work on education centres, schools and mosques in the above areas. This project will cost more than Rs12.5million (£105,000), whilst to date more than Rs250 million has been spent on earthquake relief. Our projects in the affected areas have been going on for over four years. We hope we can increase our work through your help.

Children’s school opened

New school opened after the earthquake

Contribute towards a school building project from £100 hool

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Clean water scheme completed

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E E I THSI TB S HNI S T A N E AARRTTHH QQ UU A KAEK H A LB OA CL HO I SC TA

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AKISTAN HAS RECENTLY FACED YET ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE in the Balochistan province. This is a rural area of Pakistan wherein thousands have lost their lives. With many hundreds of thousands left homeless. Due to MWF’s extensive experience in this field, it has been at the forefront of assisting and aiding those affected by this and other natural disasters. As the earthquake occurred, MWF swiftly responded to deliver relief aid. Tents were established and hand pumps installed to cater for the daily needs of those affected. Truck loads of food, water, blankets and other necessities were distributed personally by MWF senior representatives alongside thousands of volunteers.

Disaster zone

Temporary accommodation for victims

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O F AP R O TTHHE E R R W EW L FEAL RE R OEJ EP CR T SO J E C T S WATER AND SANITATION PROJECT

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HERE ARE MANY who take water for granted yet it remains one of the main sources for survival. At this moment in time, more than half of Pakistan’s population has no access to clean water, MWF has planned to install 1500 water pumps, of which 760 pumps have been installed. Drilling for a new water well

MANSEHRA

Inauguration of a fresh water well

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T IS TRAGIC TO HEAR that people have to travel more than a kilometre to collect and then bring back water to their homes regardless of extreme conditions in Pakistan. A project under the name of ‘Shaykh ul Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri Clean Water Project’ has been co-established with the help of Minhaj Welfare Foundation UK. For example, test drill and ground boring machinery is You can also quench the thirst of being utilised at the village of Chiker in the district many by donating £100 for the of Bayian situated in Abbotabad, Pakistan. installation of a water pump or £3000 for a well in Africa. Inauguration of a hand pump EID GIFTS

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ID IS A TIME WHEN A MUSLIM EXPRESSES HAPPINESS and joy to Almighty Allah and by doing so he/she shows good will to their fellow Muslims. As the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) said: “NO ONE IS A TRUE BELIEVER UNTIL HE LOVES FOR HIS BROTHER WHAT HE LOVES FOR HIMSELF.”

Donate an Eid gift from £10

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MWF PLANT A TREE PROJECT and potential for income generation. It’s also good for the environment.

In many parts of the world agriculture and trees in particular remain an integral part of life and a source of livelihood for the community. Recognising this and the benefit trees continue to provide throughout thier long life, MWF has been carrying out the Plant a Tree Scheme for a number of years. This project is truly unique in that it enables our donors to help disadvantaged households with a source of shade, nourishment RAMADHAN PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD As part of this program we would like to distribute essential items, clothing for orphans, and food packages for Iftar. The following table depicts our projects and the countries they are taking place in. More details will be published on the web, please log on to www.mwfuk.org

REGION

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

SOUTH ASIA

A greener world for a better tomorrow

Each Fruit Tree costs only £10 to plant in the developing world. You can donate now on behalf of yourself, a family member, a child, a friend, a relative or a loved one who may have passed away.

No.

COUNTRY

FOOD PACKAGE

IFTAR

CLOTHING ORPHANS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Sudan Ethiopia Somali Burkina Faso Guinea Mauritania Tanzania Chad Malavi Iraq Palestine Lebanon Afghanistan Pakistan Bangladesh Arakan Philippines - Moro

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

YES YES

YES YES

YES

YES

YES YES

YES YES YES YES YES YES

YES YES YES

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HEEL L VAEN I THYU M A N I T Y H P P US U S ESR VS EE HR UM Lebanon C Food packages C Ramadhan food packages C Eid gifts

Afghanistan C Food packages C Emergency relief C Medical aid

Palestine C Food packages C Student sponsorship C Emergency aid C Eid gifts

Pakistan C Education C Orphan care home C Medical aid C Hospitals C Ambulance service C Free health care C Eye camps C Clean water systems C Collective marriages C Emergency relief

Iraq C Food packages C Ramadhan food packages C Eid gifts Sudan C Student sponsorship C Water & sanitation C Food distribution C Income generation C Community development

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Mauritania C Combating poverty C Tackling illiteracy C Ramadhan food packages

Tanzania C Combating poverty C Tackling illiteracy

Bangladesh C Clean water C Food C Medical Care C Eid gifts C Disaster relief

Indonesia C Housing for orphans & widows C Construction of water purification plants C Provision of fishing boats

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India C Education C Relief of poverty C Medical aid C Caring for orphans & widows

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Total Expenditure in percentage for 2008

Nelson (HQ office)

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London

292-296 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9HD Tel: +44 (0)20 8257 1786

Manchester

Education Medical General Welfare Others

The Madina Hall, 122 Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FB Tel: +44 (0)161 2267 172

Birmingham

14 Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, B8 3HE Tel: +44 (0)121 3266 537

Bradford

187 Mannigham Lane, Bradford, BD8 7HP Tel: +44 (0)1274 720 760

Wallsall

49 Woodwards Road, Alum Well, WS2 9RN Tel: +44 (0)1922 612 010

Dundee

5-7 Dura Street, Dundee, DD4 6RU, Scotland Tel: +44 (0)1382 226 913

Glasgow

145 Albert Road, Cross Hill, Glasgow, G42 8UE, Scotland Tel: +44 (0)141 4339 364

Bank details MINHAJ WELFARE FOUNDATION UK HSBC Bank Plc (any branch) Sort Code 40-15-17 Account No: 21651803 You can donate on-line at www.mwfuk.org/donate

Children collecting for SWAT victims

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