raised of $15,000 USD goal
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— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Impact: Cox's Bazar, Chittagong Division
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This campaign will collect all funds raised by June 15, 2018 at 7:00 AM EDT
Giving food to the hungry is one of the greatest acts of charity and there is nobody more deserving than our Rohingya Muslim brothers and sisters. This Ramadan, send food to the Rohingyas and multiply your blessing.
Every food package contains enough food for 150 meals to serve a family of five members for the remaining days of Ramadan through to Eid and beyond.
A beautiful reminder
Allah SWT tells us about the excellence of feeding the hungry
in Surah Al-Insan [76:8-12].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is Rohingya Association of Canada (RAC)?
RAC is a not-for-profit organization run by a few of the fortunate Rohingya Muslims who fled the persecution and are currently living in Canada.
Photo of RAC volunteers gathered in front of iftar food packages.
Photo of RAC volunteers unloading food packages from the back of a truck.
Why should I donate to Rohingya Association of Canada (RAC)?
RAC is in a unique position to maximize the effect of your donation by sending 100% of you donations to the refugees. We are volunteering our time to this project. Only 7% of your donation (7 cents per dollar) will be used to cover the transportation and delivery cost of the food packages.
Photo of RAC volunteers giving food package to a Rohingya woman.
Who are the Rohingyas?
Rohingyas are indigenous people of Arakan (Rakhaine state) from the south-western part of Myanmar (Burma). They have been driven out from their homeland by a genocidal army. They are stateless, that is, they don't have legal rights to live in any place in the entire world! Their citizenship has been taken away from them by the Myanmar government. In the face of indiscriminate killing, burning, rape, and torture, they fled to neighboring Bangladesh where they are staying in camps for months and years with no end in sight.
Photo of RAC volunteers distributing iftar food packages
Why send food to the Rohingyas?
Even In the face of unbearable suffering, the Rohingyas have strong faith in Allah. Most of them are practicing Muslims. It is the responsibility of Muslims around the world to bring a little bit of ease in their suffering. Rohingyas are facing chronic food shortages. In this blessed month of Ramadan, let's remind ourselves of the pain of hunger and share some of the blessings that Allah SWT has given us with these persecuted, widowed, and orphaned Rohingyas.
Why are these items chosen for the food package?
These items were chosen because most of them are ready-to-eat or doesn't require cooking. Rohingyas lack access to cooking equipment and fuel. These food items are non-perishable and provides good nutrition.
Links to videos showing our relief work in Nov, 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4e3_ITBuY&t=9s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOWazi2-aVs&t=32s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIjwOiU9GMI
Can I get a donation receipt?
Unfortunately, RAC is not a registered charity yet. We are not able to provide a donation receipt.
One week's food for a family of four
30 meals (1/5 of a food package)
111 claimed
Two week's food for a family of four
60 meals (2/5 of a food package)
83 claimed
One month's food for a family of five
150 meals (one food package)
62 claimed
One month's food for two families
300 meals (two food packages)
40 claimed
One month's food for three families
450 meals (three food packages)
1 claimed
One month's food for four families
600 meals (four food packages)
30 claimed
One month's food for ten families
1,500 meals (ten food packages)
7 claimed
One month's food for 20 families
3,000 meals (20 food packages)
2 claimed
One month's food for 30 families
4,500 meals (30 food packages)
0 claimed
One month's food for 40 families
6,000 meals (40 food packages)
1 claimed
One month's food for 100 families
15,000 meals (100 food packages)
0 claimed
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Final hours of the Food for Rohingya campaign: Bold accomplishments, challenges, and other updates
Peace be upon you.
Fleeting are the days of Rahma (Mercy), Barakah (Divine Blessings), and Maghfirah (Forgiveness). They are the spirit of Ramadan. Our campaign, inspired by the spirit of Ramadan, is also coming to an end in less than 24 hours.
Earlier last week, we accomplished something exceptional. We distributed food packages in a certain refugee camp who otherwise don't get much donation. Here are the highlights:
Food package distributed: 62
Total cost: $770
Here's what's even more amazing. Your donation is currently reaching some Rohingyas in their own habitat! (Shhh...)
Families receiving support: 213
Total distribution: $3000.
These families will be able to buy something for Eid through your donation.
Finally, our volunteers have been on standby due to heavy rainfall, waiting to distribute 1000 Eid food packages. As soon as the weather permits, we will distribute the food and provide you additional details.
Keep the Rohingyas in your thoughts and prayers as they face the monsoon rain.
Rohingya Association of Canada
Iftar for Rohingya campaign update: Food packages distributed to 180 families
We share the greetings of peace and blessings with you on behalf of the Rohingya refugees who received your donation.
With your help, we distributed food packages (bags/sacs) to 180 families on Friday (June 8). This will help the familes make delicious food not just for the remaining days of Ramadan, but also for their Eid celebration.
Please share our campaign with your friends and family via email, Facebook, WhatsApp using the below message:
Send food to Rohingya refugees. Use your Zakat and Sadaqah to bring happiness to them through iftar meals and to have better food on Eid day. Let Rohingya Muslims know that there are people in this world like you who care: http://www.LaunchGood.com/iftar4rohingya
Details of this distribution
Number of food package (sacks) distributed: 180
Cost of food items purchased: $2250
Money spent on labour, transportation, packaging etc.: $250
(Figures are approximate due to foreign currency conversion.)
Photo of our volunteers unloading food packages from the back of a truck.
Photo of our volunteers distributing food packages
Wassalam,
Rohingya Association of Canada
Greetings from Rohingya iftar recipients. You put a smile on many faces. :)
Dear Friends,
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— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
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https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/ramadan_iftari_project_for_rohingya_refugees
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