By Muyid Deen Suleman
Kumasi April 07, GNA – The Fatimatu Bint Rasool Foundation (FBR), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Kumasi, has extended its support to some underprivileged Muslim communities by providing members with food items and garments both before and after the Eid-ul- fitr celebrations.
Established a few years ago, the Foundation’s primary objective is to offer training in personal and communal development.
In its second street donation initiative, the Foundation brought relief and happiness to disadvantaged individuals in four significant areas spanning Kumasi and Accra.
They were Aboabo number one and two, Sabon Zongo, Accra Nima, and Kumasi Nima.
This endeavour included the distribution of food, beverages, water, live poultry, and pre-owned clothing to those in need, underscoring the Foundation’s dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of the poor and needy.
The donation campaign garnered a remarkable response, as volunteers interacted with street residents, children, and struggling families, providing not only essential items but also compassion and motivation.
Numerous beneficiaries expressed profound gratitude, emphasizing how such initiatives instill hope amidst their daily challenges, particularly during Ramadan and Eid festivities.
Hajia Fatima Jibrila Zibo Badju, founder of the Foundation, speaking at the event highlighted the organization’s unwavering commitment to uplifting communities through acts of benevolence.
She urged others to join their mission of spreading happiness and effecting positive change in people’s lives.
As the foundation’s second street donation initiative, this event signals the commencement of a broader endeavor to give back to society, with aspirations of reaching even more communities in the future.
Hajia Fatima further highlighted that, the foundation was actively engaged in community development initiatives such as school refurbishments and raising awareness about the institutional, structural, and cultural impediments to sustaining community progress.
She pointed out that the Foundation aimed to promote gender equality by enhancing women’s income and influence, with a specific focus on empowering women.
She mentioned that the Foundation was currently in the process of seeking funding to provide access to potable water in some selected urban and rural communities through the installation of boreholes.
She appealed to corporate entities to support the Foundation to achieve its objectives through charitable contributions.
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