In today’s fast-paced world we find that the most vulnerable in society are forgotten at a time when they need the support the most. Women and children in distress are always a cause for concern and it is the wonderful group of individuals at the ICare Children’s Foundation that strives to provide the utmost care […]
Al Ihya Foundation is a registered Non Profit Organisation as well as a Public Benefit Organisation with over 21 years of experience in Services and Humanitarian Relief Assistance both local and internationally. With the arrival of Ramadhaan comes a project that brings warmth and comfort not only to the hungry bellies it feeds, but to […]
For most, the month of Ramadhaan is a time of brotherhood, unity and sacrifice. It is a time of equality before Allah as we all, rich and poor alike, fast for the same purpose, to attain closeness to our Maker and for spiritual reform. For the selfless heroes at pennyappealsa, Ramadhaan is a time to […]
When COVID-19 hit our shores and our brave leader made the decision to enforce a nation-wide lockdown, teams of brave, selfless heroes hit the ground running in efforts to help their fellow South Africans. The Muslim Association of South Africa is a group of strong, determined individuals who hit the ground with incredible velocity in […]
Parenting these days is no easy task and the challenges become enormous when one parent has to do it alone. In a time when the traditional family model is slowly slipping away, the ladies at The Single Mums Initiative have made it their mission to help single mothers, who due to their circumstances, have to […]
Africa Muslims Agency (AMA) is a Non-government Organisation started by Kuwaiti physician Abd Al Rahman Hammud Sumayt in 1981. The organisation began operations in Malawi in 1981 and the South African office was established by late Mohamed Farid Choonara in 1987. His son Imraan Choonara has been involved with the organisation ever since 2011. Imraan […]
It is truly heartwarming to see organisations and individuals coming together to fight our silent nemesis that is COVID-19. One such organisation taking strides in the fight to “flatten the curve” is @salaam_foundation. They have taken on the task of providing better quality FFP2 or NAS medical masks for doctors and other essential workers, including […]
On the evening of 03 March 2020 approximately 22 shacks burnt down at the Silvertown, Setswetla informal settlement in Alexandra. Through the mercy of Allah Ta’ala of the 50 individuals, there were no fatalities, however one male aged 34 had to be taken to the Alexandra clinic with minor injuries. The Marlboro Women’s Forum were […]
@pennyappealsa had their screening of “One Day in the Haram” in Johannesburg yesterday afternoon. The nationwide screenings aim to raise funds for two worthy @pennyappealsa projects, the one being operational costs for the mobile medical bus. The medical bus is split into three areas, primary, optometry and dentistry. This amazing clinic on wheels travels to […]
“When women come together with a collective intention, magic happens.” This quote by Phylicia Rashad is not only an incredibly powerful statement, it also pays homage to the countless women out there making a difference, in their own special way, every single day. One such group of incredible women are the Marlboro Women’s Forum. The […]