During Ramadan, both fasting and acts of charity are obligatory upon Muslims who are able to do so. Muslims are reminded to be generous and increase their charitable activities. Below are a few ways in which you can contribute during the holy month of Ramadan from the comfort of your home.

10 million meals initiative

The ‘10 million meals’ campaign is the UAE’s biggest community campaign, launched under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives in collaboration with Social Solidarity Fund Against Covid-19, to provide food assistance to less fortunate families and individuals. The campaign enables corporates, entities, humanitarian and charitable organizations, businessmen, philanthropists and the public to make financial contributions towards providing meals or donate food items and parcels to be directly distributed to families and individuals across the UAE. Donations can be made online, via SMS, bank transfer, or as in-kind donations.

[Donate now: https://www.10millionmeals.ae/en]

World's Tallest Donation Box

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), in collaboration with Burj Khalifa, launched the World’s Tallest Donation Box to illuminate the iconic skyscraper’s 1.2 million lights in an act of solidarity that will raise donations to provide meals for hard-hit communities by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic across the country. Launched as part of the ’10 million meals’ campaign, the World’s Tallest Donation Box enables companies, entities and the public to purchase lights of Burj Khalifa, for as little as Dh10 each, to collectively donate 1.2 million meals or food parcels to individuals and families affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in the UAE. For every light purchased for Dh10 through the website , one meal is provided to someone in need, as part of the UAE’s social efforts to support the most vulnerable against the economic and humanitarian challenges posed by the global pandemic.

[Donate now: https://www.tallestdonationbox.com/]

Dar Al Ber Society

Dar Al Ber Society has been implementing charitable projects in many Arab and Islamic countries. It has a great impact on spreading the teachings of Islam and spreading the spirit of social solidarity among the Muslims despite of the distance between them. The organization aims to raise awareness of tolerance of Islam, teach Quran recitation & tajweed, improve the standard of living for the needy and low-income people, consolidate Islamic culture in the community as well as develop the financial resources of the society. You can donate via SMS to the following charitable projects; “Mosques”, “Wells”, “Charitable Endowments”, “Zakat Money”, “Public Contribution”, “Printing of the Holy Qur’an”, “Abusive Families”. Donate directly through your smart phone by choosing the affordable amount starting from AED20 or you can transfer money via other means.

[Donate now: https://www.daralber.ae/en/home]

Dubai Cares

The world is going through challenging times amid the spread of COVID-19, which is disrupting lives, industries, organizations and education worldwide. Donate and help provide students who are not equipped with the necessary ICT devices and tools to join their peers in distance learning from the safety of their home. Join Dubai Cares and the UAE Ministry of Education in their effort to initially support 40,000 UAE students through Education Uninterrupted, a nationwide fundraising campaign that tackles the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the education of children and youth in the UAE. You can donate with a minimum amount of AED20, by SMS via Etisalat and du or by cheque/bank transfer.

[Donate now: https://www.dubaicares.ae/supports-us/education-uninterrupted/]

Beit Al Khair Society

Beit Al Khair is one of the leading organizations in the field of providing outstanding humanitarian services in UAE. It aims to provide financial and in-kind assistance to the needy in UAE through innovative programs and projects, support for needy students in various stages of education and to cooperate with institutions working in UAE to promote social responsibility towards the UAE society. Search around the house and gather clothes, furniture, toys, food, books, and other items that you can't use or simply don't need anymore. Rather than tossing those items away in the garbage, it is more environmentally friendly and generous to pass on your unwanted items to those who will find them useful or can't afford to buy the same. Head to the Beit Al Khair donation drop box or site closest to you to give away the items as charity. You can also donate with a minimum amount of AED10 through SMS via Etisalat and Du or make a bank transfer.

[Donate now: http://beitalkhair.org/en/]

Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP)

FOCP is committed to help cancer patients and their families get through their long and arduous journey of cancer treatment. Since its inception, FOCP has delivered moral and financial support to cancer patients and their families, irrespective of their nationality, gender, age, religion or ethnicity. FOCP recently launched its 8th annual ‘I Deserve a Life’ Ramadan Zakat campaign, aimed at raising funds to help cancer patients who cannot afford the high cost of treatment.  The campaign will have online options to enable donors to make their contributions remotely, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You can also donate with a minimum amount of AED10 by SMS via Etisalat or make a bank transfer.

[Donate now: https://focp.ae/donate-programs/]

A small donation can make a huge difference! #RamadanKareem