Every year during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims slaughter an animal to reflect the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, for the sake of Allah. This is called Qurbani. Qurbani can be traced back to the Prophet Ibrahim, who had a dream that Allah ordered him…...
Kidney patients struggle as Yemeni health crisis worsens
After 37 months of conflict in Yemen, the country remains in the grip of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with more than 20 million people in need of assistance and 16 million lacking access to health services. The situation in Yemen The situation in Yemen has been described as extremely…...
Why work as a volunteer for a charity?
Volunteering is an excellent way of boosting social and professional skills in a working environment. It’s a chance to meet new people, build relationships and even work in a field you have never explored. What is volunteering? A volunteer is described as somebody who willingly gives their time for the…...
Cholera in Yemen: The Worst in History
Cholera cases have been reached 1 million in Yemen and it is at an incredibly fast speed. What is Cholera? Cholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection caused by consuming food or water contaminated with a bacterium called Vibrio cholera. It causes watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and…...
Malnutrition in Yemen: The Neglected Crisis
What is Malnutrition? Malnutrition is a serious condition that occurs when a person’s diet doesn’t contain the right amount of nutrients. It can refer to both undernutrition (not getting enough nutrients) or overnutrition (getting more nutrients that you need). Common signs of malnutrition are: unintentional weight loss, an overall low…...
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