Zakat is the giving of money or food to the poor and needy. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory upon every adult Muslim of sound mind and means to pay. What is Zakat? The literal meaning of Zakat is ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’. In…...
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…...