23 May 2018. SECOND IFTAR PACKS DISTRIBUTION AL-BIR 1439H

​Alhamdulillah, The second activity for ALBIR1439H was a success. Iftar packs were given to 100 families in Simuay Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao. Thank you donors for your support.​

 19/5/2018 IFTAR PACKS DISTRIBUTION- BANTUAN IFTAR RAMADAN 1439H

​Alhamdulillah, 3rd day of Ramadan- the first activity for ALBIR1439H. Iftar packs were given to 100 families in Purok Mabager, Bagua 1, Lugay-Lugay, Cotabato City.

Join ALBIR @ Bantuan Iftar Ramadan 1439 H and help those in need. ACT Malaysia will deliver your aid to the most deserving of help in Mindanao, Philippines.

01 May 2018. Residents of Batog, a coastal community in Parang, Maguindanao, benefited from the Medical Mission organized by International Monitoring Team-Malaysia and ACT Malaysia. Alhamdulillah!

THE 2ND #nicetowear PROJECT WAS A SUCCESS with over 1000 pcs of hijab and 700 pcs of clothing distributed.

1. 12/4/2018. 300 people in Solon, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, received clothing from the #nicetowear2 project by ACT Malaysia. In addition, a medical mission was organized by IMT during the distribution. IMT Malaysia Deputy Head General Shafiq led the activities.

2. 11/4/2018. 100 people in Simuay Seashore, a coastal community in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, received clothing from the #nicetowear2project by ACT Malaysia. The Head of IMT Malaysia Maj. Gen. Datuk Mohd Nazir Mami led the distribution.

3. 10/4/2018. 200 people in Batog, a coastal community in Parang, Maguindanao, received clothing from the #nicetowear2 project by ACT Malaysia. IMT Malaysia helped with the distribution.

4. 9/4/2018, A happy day for pupils and parents @ Kindal Elementary School, Km.30, Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines, who received school backpacks (with stationery) and clothing as part of the #nicetowear2 project initiated by ACT Malaysia in cooperation with International Monitoring Team Malaysia, ACT Mindanao and MyCARE.

14/03/2018. Alhamdulillah, the #nicetowear boxes of donated clothing and stationery have arrived in Awang Airport, Cotabato City. 

and to IMT Malaysia 12, Bon Voyage! to IMT Malaysia 13, welcome to Mindanao.

12/03/2018. Delivery of 17 boxes of #nicetowear preloved clothing and stationery to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport @ Subang Airport. Around 500 kg of clothing were collected and will be flown to Mindanao by the Malaysian International Monitoring Team.

DONATION DRIVE ALERT: 8-12 MARCH 2018
Assalamu'alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
I have something important to share with you all.
I received a call from the Malaysian Ex-Consular for Davao, Hj Abdullah, that the International Monitoring Team (IMT) will change team mid March (around 14 March). A bit of late notice, but to me, worth making the effort.
ACT MALAYSIA is making a drive to collect used clothing and also new stationeries for kids and the poor in Mindanao. The goods will be delivered to Mindanao (Cotabato City to be exact) via our Malaysian Airforce Plane that is going to bring the new team, too.
DONATION DRIVE FOR MINDANAO (deadline 12/3/2018).
1. Used Women and Girls Clothing (quality from moderate to high or new only): Baju Kurung, Jubah, Tudung, Telekong, Blouse Muslimah, etc.
2. New stationeries: Pencils, Notebooks, Ball pens, School Bags, etc.
Please send me a message for coordination and delivery plans.
Jazakumullahu khayran katheera.
Wassalam~
Datu Mustafa Kamal 
019-2149345
ACT Malaysia

WAQAF WATER WELL MINDANAO UPDATE- 20 units of water wells from MyCARE are currently being completed.

ROHINGYAKU SAYANG- LATEST UPDATE

As of February 2018, 1 masjid, 8 water wells and 1 toilet were built in Balu Khali , Ukhia Camp, Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh. In addition, 200 food packs and 40 solar lamps were also provided to the refugees. ACT Malaysia teamed up with a Bangladesh NGO, Charitable Society for Relief and Orphans' Care and Needy, to implement the activities. 

ROHINGYAKU SAYANG- ACT MALAYSIA'S INITIATIVE TO HELP THE ROHINGYA REFUGEES

QURBAN for HUMANITY and SOLIDARITY 1438 H brief REPORT

​87 cows and 24 goats were the total raised for Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1438H program by ACT Malaysia. More than 7,000 individuals received meat in different areas in Mindanao. The areas are:
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1. Sulon, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
2. Meta, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao
3. Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao
4. Binasing, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
5. Tukananes, Cotabato City
6. Nabalawag, Midsayap, North Cotabato (area for Islamic Relief Malaysia)
7. Simuay Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao (area for MyCare)
8. Tambunan, Talayan, Maguindanao
9. Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao
10. Darul Muhsinin (orphanage), Crossing Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
11. Markaz Aytam (orphanage), Gang, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
12. Tamontaka, Cotabato City
13. Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
14. Pidsandawan, Raja Buayan, Maguindanao
15. Macasampen, Guindulungan, Maguindanao

Beneficiaries are from the rural communities, orphans, former evacuees and urban poor. Thank you very much for your support and till next year! 

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IN PHOTOS- a slide show of the 2017 Qurban activities in Mindanao

SILA KLIK UNTUK KE BORANG PENYERTAAN

In photos: Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1437H

BANTUAN IFTAR RAMADAN (AL-BIR) 1438 H) SUMMARY REPORT BELOW

18/6/2017. Alhamdulillah. 100 food packs (1 week supply of food including 10kg rice, sugar, bread, noodles, canned sardines, soy sauce, dried fish,etc.) were given to 100 families in Pidsandawan, Radja Buayan, Maguindanao. Slippers for kids were also distributed.

21 Ramadan 1438H. Alhamdulillah, the Itikaf program started with 3 mosques joining- Masjid As-Siddiq in Lower Buliok, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Masjid At-Taebein in Esteros, Cotabato City and Masjid Abubakar As-Siddiq in Simuay, Seashore, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao. These photos show the congregation in Masjid As-Siddiq. In total (3 mosques), around 260 people joined the program.

​PROGRAM-PROGRAM UTAMA DI BULAN RAMADAN INI:  
1. IFTAR - MENAJA BERBUKA PUASA
2. SEDEKAH FOOD PACKS
3. SEDEKAH AIR
4. MENAJA IKTIKAF 10 MALAM TERAKHIR
5. Collection Zakat Fitrah, Fidyah, General Sedeqah dll. yang tertera di dalam borang penyertaan. 

GIVE A PAIR OF SLIPPERS TO CHILDREN THIS RAMADAN! whatsapp to join (017-6493775)

QURBAN FOR HUMANITY AND SOLIDARITY 1438h

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​SHEIKH ABU HURAIRAH ABDULRAHMAN U. UDASAN
GRAND MUFTI BANGSAMORO
(supports ACT Malaysia's Bantuan Iftar Ramadan 2017 @ AL-BIR 1438H)

“Saya berharap ACT Malaysia terus menjalankan aktiviti Ramadannya di Mindanao tahun ini yang tentunya akan memberi manfaat kepada masyarakat miskin. Cabaran membiayai aktiviti ini tentunya meningkat setiap tahun kerana lebih ramai masyarakat di seluruh dunia yang menderita dan memerlukan perhatian. Saya sangat berterima kasih kepada rakyat Malaysia yang mulia yang membiayai aktiviti aktiviti ini setiap tahun. Walaupun di ketika ini ramai umat Islam di seluruh dunia menghadapi banyak isu-isu kemanusiaan, kami Bangsamoro sangat berterima kasih kerana anda tidak lupa kepada saudara-saudara anda di Mindanao. Jazaakumullahu khayran kathira dan saya berharap anda akan terus membantu dan mendoakan kami”.​

“I hope that ACT Malaysia continues to conduct Ramadan activities in Mindanao this year that will benefit the poor communities. The challenges of funding these activities are increasing every year as more and more communities around the world experience suffering that also requires attention. I am very thankful to the generous Malaysians who are funding the activities every year. Amidst the various humanitarian issues the Muslim ummah is facing all over the world,  we Bangsamoro are grateful that you still do not forget your brothers and sisters in Mindanao. Jazaakumullahu khayran kathira and I hope that you will continue to help us and please keep us in your prayers”.

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Situasi Kemanusiaan di Mindanao
 
Filipina, sebuah negara miskin adalah tempat tinggal kepada lebih 100 juta orang. Ia adalah salah satu Negara yang paling banyak bencana di dunia, di kedudukan ketiga di antara 171 negara dalam Indeks Risiko Dunia 2015. Mengalami sekitar 20 taufan setahun, lima daripadanya biasanya menyebabkan kerosakan besar, banjir kilat dan tanah runtuh.
 
Di tengah-tengah latar belakang ini adalah Mindanao, pulau kedua terbesar di Filipina. Di Mindanao, defisit makanan menjadi lebih parah dengan kesan konflik bersenjata selama beberapa dekad yang menyebabkan wujudnya pelarian di dalam Negara (Internally Displaced Persons). Menurut World Food Program, di antara tahun 2000 dan 2010, lebih daripada 40% daripada keluarga di dalam telah dipaksa berpindah @ “displaced” sekurang-kurangnya sekali, yang membawa kepada kemerosotan taraf hidup. Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), yang paling teruk terjejas oleh konflik bersenjata, adalah daerah yang paling miskin di Filipina.
 
Di dalam ARMM, Maguindanao adalah konsisten di dalam senarai kawasan paling miskin di Filipina. Kedudukannya adalah ke-4 paling miskin dalam 2006-2012 dengan 54.5% kadar kemiskinan, bermakna lebih daripada separuh daripada penduduk tidak mampu keperluan asas seperti makanan dan air. Baru-baru ini, Maguindanao telah dikelompokkan dengan 4 wilayah lain sebagai yang paling miskin di Filipina (2012-2015).
 
Cotabato City adalah sebuah bandar bersempadan dengan Maguindanao dan telah mengambil sebilangan besar orang-orang pelarian pada masa lalu. Ramai daripada mereka yang melarikan diri berpindah ke bandar kepada saudara-mara mereka. Mereka yang tidak mempunyai saudara mara di bandar menjadi setinggan dan tetap hidup dalam kemiskinan. Di samping itu, bandar Cotabato juga mempunyai penduduk miskin Bandar atau “urban poor”, yang tinggal di kawasan “slums”.
 
Kekurangan makanan adalah masalah utama bagi ramai orang di Maguindanao dan Cotabato City. Statistik ARMM 2015 mendedahkan bahawa sejumlah 31,000 kematian kanak-kanak dikaitkan dengan kekurangan zat makanan, yang mewakili 45% daripada jumlah kematian kanak-kanak. Terdapat juga 3.7 juta kes-kes kekurangan zat makanan termasuk cirit-birit, jangkitan pernafasan akut dan anemia. Ini adalah kesan daripada ibu bapa yang tidak mempunyai akses kepada mata pencarian kerana kerap berpindah disebabkan oleh konflik bersenjata.
 
Walaupun situasi keamanan telah meningkat dengan ketara dalam tahun-tahun kebelakangan ini, ramai yang masih hidup dalam kemiskinan. Konflik bersenjata telah memberi kesan buruk jangka panjang kepada penduduk yang berpendapatan rendah. Statistik telah menunjukkan bahawa daerah Maguindanao masih termiskin di Filipina dan mempunyai masalah kekurangan mekanan yang meluas. Kajian WFP menunjukkan kadar sangat rendah pelajar pelajar yang tamat sekolah rendah dan pertumbuhan terbantut (yang disebabkan oleh kekurangan zat makanan yang kronik) di kalangan kanak-kanak bawah lima tahun.
 
PROGRAM BANTUAN IFTAR RAMADAN (AL-BIR) telah menjadi projek tahunan ACT Malaysia sejak penubuhannya pada tahun 2008. Setiap Ramadan, ACT cuba untuk menyampaikan bantuan makanan kepada masyarakat termiskin di Maguindanao dan Cotabato City. Tahun lepas sahaja, bekalan makanan untuk 1 minggu diberikan kepada 210 keluarga di Maguindanao. makanan berbuka puasa telah diagihkan kepada 1,400 keluarga di Maguindanao dan Cotabato City. Di samping itu, 110 keluarga dibekalkan dengan 26 liter air minuman yang tulen kerana akses kepada air minuman yang selamat juga adalah satu masalah di kalangan golongan miskin.
 
ACT Malaysia merayu kepada individu dan organisasi untuk sama sama menyokong program ini. Ramadan adalah masa yang tepat untuk berkongsi sebahagian harta kita kepada mereka yang memerlukannya. Golongan miskin di Mindanao berhak mendapat bantuan yang boleh kita berikan untuk meringankan beban yang mereka telah alami untuk beberapa dekad. Melalui bantuan anda, insyaAllah kita boleh meringankan beban mereka Ramadan ini.

​In Photos- BANTUAN IFTAR RAMADAN (AL-BIR 1437H)
​RAMADAN PROGRAM 2016 in Mindanao, Philippines

Terangi Malamku- the Solar Lamps Project by ACT Malaysia
22 October 2016. Distribution of solar lamps to electricity deprived villages in Bongo Island, Parang, Maguindanao, Philippines 

​TERANGI MALAMKU, the solar lamp project will be re-started soon to answer the needs of electricity deprived communities in Maguindanao, Philippines. There are still many areas in Maguindanao which have no access to electricity and even those with access are prone to experience power outages regularly due to shortage of energy from power plants. The solar lamps will provide the much needed light for the nightly activities and will result to an enhanced living quality.

Most of those who have no electricity use kerosene lamps at night but these lamps need to be refilled all the time and not to mention, they are quite dangerous to use and emit an unpleasant smell. Solar lamps are much better alternative as they are easier to handle, safer and cheaper in the long run. If taken care of properly, it can last for years. Once charged it can last for 5 hours or more. It can also serve as a power source for charging phones. Contact us to join!​

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QURBAN FOR HUMANITY AND SOLIDARITY 1437 H
12- 15 September 2016

Alhamdulillah, ACT Malaysia's Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1437 H was successfully implemented. The slaughter of cows and goats and distribution of meat began on  Eid day until the 3rd day of tasyrik (12-15 September 2016). From the 39 cows and 21 goats collected, around 3,300 families received 1kg of meat. 12 different locations became the distribution areas in Mindanao as follows.
1. Dagurungan, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
-15 cows, 1050 families
2. Butalo, Datu Saudi, Maguindanao
-12 cows, 860 families
3. Brgy Tulunan, Datu Anggal and Brgy Satan, Sharrif Aguak, Maguindanao
-7 cows, 668 families
4. Mangungan, Cotabato City
-10 goats
5. Markaz Aytam, Gang, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
-9 goats
6. Mirab, North Upi, Maguindanao
-1 cow, 111 families
7. Kudal, Pagalungan, Maguindanao
-1 cow, 97 families
8. Purok Pinen, RH 6, Cotabato City
-1 cow, 106 families incl 89 widows
9. Madrasatu Mohammad Nor Al-Arabie Al-Islamie, Sitio Bangkat, Kitango, Datu Piang, Maguindanao
- 80 kg f meat
10. Markaz Tamayuz, Bubong, Kalanganan, Cotabato City
-50 kg of meat
11. Markaz Al-Amir, Kakar Extension, Cotabato City
-40 kg of meat
12. Kusiong Beach (Dar Amir Orphans' Outing)
-2 goats

The beneficiaries are full of gratitude to Allah swt, as well as the donors for the help given to them. The very high price of beef renders it not affordable for the poor.

"Klik" SUMBANGAN LAIN

Bantuan Iftar Ramadan @ ALBIR had over 10,000 beneficiaries last year!

​Hot nutritious meals @ Iftar packs for needy families during Ramadan.
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Join #ALBIR1439 @ Bantuan Iftar Ramadan 1439 H and help those who are in need. ACT Malaysia will deliver your aid to the most deserving of help.

1436H (2015)
WHAT WE DID LAST RAMADAN... 

● IFTAR with Ceramah 1,420 persons -beneficiaries in 5 locations.
● WATER WELLS - 8 water wells completed.
● FOOD PACKS 
- 610 foodpacks distributed to 9 locations.
● SOLAR LAMPS - 50 pcs solar lamps distributed (totalled ~1,200 pieces).
● ZAKAT - 150 madaris teachers
given 1,000 pesos per teacher.
● ZAKAT - 70 widows received p1,000 each.
● ZAKAT - 20,000 pesos for selected poor.
● FOOD SUPPLIES for orphanage- Dar Amir received 96,000 pesos worth of supplies.
● 1 CARING HOUSE built (15,000 pesos).
● FIDYAH- 13 families benefited (13,680 pesos).
● IKTIKAF LAST 10 NIGHTS - 200 persons were organized and provided with food during the last 10 days of Ramadan (84,000 pesos)
(note: RM1=10.5 pesos, 2015)

SEDIKIT CORETAN... 
RAMADAN 1435H

Penyampaian FOOD PACKETS kepada 50 keluarga
di perkampungan tepi sungai di Kabuntalan, Maguindanao.  Kampung ini hanya boleh diakses melalui sungai 1.5 jam dari Cotabato City.  Air sungai telah melimpah tebing sehingga ke rumah-rumah mereka. Sekarang musim hujan. Reaksi mereka? Mereka sangat-sangat bersyukur kerana dapat 10kg beras Grade A dan lain2. Tidak pernah mendapat bantuan seperti ini sebelum ini.  Sebab air naik, paling praktikal membuat serahan di rumah ketua kampung tepi sungai (yang air sikit lagi akan masuk) dan mereka datang naik sampan yang bagi kami 'mengerikan' sebab kecil sangat dan bawa anak2 kecil pulak tu.

<atas> Penyampaian FOOD PACKETS kepada 50 keluarga di Gubat, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. Kampung ini asalnya kem pelarian dan sekarang menjadi kampung tetap. Mereka tidak kembali ke tempat asal mereka sejak tahun 2000. 
Reaksi mereka? Sangat-sangat bersyukur di atas sumbangan saudara seIslam dari Malaysia. Ada yang berkata, mereka tidak ada apa-apa untuk makan iftar. Jadi bantuan kita ini... memang menceriakan! 
Allahu Akbar walillahilhamd...

<atas> Distribusi RAMADAN FOOD PACKS PROGRAM. SUMBANGAN untuk 60 IBU TUNGGAL 
- 17 Ramadan 1435H. 
Sumbangan dari penyumbang-penyumbang Malaysia melalui Al-Ameen Serve Sdn. Bhd. 

1.    Selain Food Packs, mereka juga diberi wang tunai 500 peso (lk RM40).
2.    Kebanyakan mereka bekerja sebagai petani dan menjual hasil tanaman mereka di pasar. 
3.   Sejak kematian suami, mereka tidak pernah mendapat bantuan dari mana-mana pihak.
4.   Mereka sangat-sangat terharu, sampai ada yg mengatakan, "banyaknya bantuan ni!....".. Selain dari ucapan umum seperti syukran, kesyukuran dll. di atas sumbangan yang diterima.
5.   Disebabkan sekarang musim hujan banyak dari rumah mereka sekarang digenangi air. 
6.   Mereka datang dengan beca motor yg orang sana panggil Sikad. Inilah sistem pengangkutan yang ada yang paling efektif dan murah. Ada yang guna motosikal tapi kebanyakannya menggunakan basikal seperti beca. 
7.   Hari ini ibarat hari raya bagi mereka, jadi mereka berpakaian dengan pakaian terbaik! :-)
8.   Lokasi distribusi: 
 di Crossing Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao.

15.10.14 PELANCARAN PROJEK (*1115 lampu, 577 keluarga telah mendapat manfaat.)

"TERANGI MALAMKU" 
Projek Tajaan Lampu Solar kepada Fakir Miskin di Mindanao 
SASARAN: 500 KELUARGA.  
Hanya RM50: * untuk 2 lampu solar * untuk satu keluarga fakir.
Latarbelakang projek: 
Bolehkah kita bayangkan pada setiap malam kita terpaksa berada di dalam kegelapan? Bagi mereka yang fakir di Mindanao, ini rutin biasa kehidupan mereka. Rata-rata keluarga fakir di pendalaman Mindanao tidak mampu untuk menerangi rumah mereka pada waktu malam. Jika ada sedikit kemampuan, mereka akan menggunakan lampu minyak tanah dengan kos lk 50sen-RM1 semalam. Namun, majoriti dari mereka tidak mampu.  Program sedekahkan lampu solar ini, akan memberi impak yang sangat sangat besar bagi mereka. Anak-anak fakir juga munkin boleh menelaah pelajaran. Rumah mereka juga diterangi dan kehidupan tentunya akan lebih selesa dan produktif.
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WHY ACT MALAYSIA FOCUSES MORE ON MINDANAO

Humanitarian Situation in Mindanao

A combination of armed conflict, corrupt government and natural disasters has left most of Mindanao population struggling to survive. In the recent study of National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) of the Philippines, The five-province, two-city Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) posted the highest poverty incidence among families in the country’s 17 regions nationwide in 2012, with Lanao del Sur posting the highest at 68.9% and Maguindanao at 57.8%. Nationwide. 22 out of 100 families were estimated to be poor in the 1st semester of 2012. In the ARMM, the figure is more than twice, at 47 families out of 100. In Lanao del Sur, the figure is thrice the national average, at 69 out of 100 families and Maguindanao at 58 out of 100 families. In three years, 2009 to 2012, Maguindanao’s poverty incidence rose by as much as 20.2%.

The government considers a Filipino family poor if monthly earnings are less than the poverty threshold. In the 1st semester of 2012, poverty threshold for a family of 5 was at P5,458 per month to meet basic food needs. If non-food needs -- such as clothing, housing, transportation, health, and education expenses, and others -- are added to the threshold, cut off in 2012 went up to P7,821 earnings a month.

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan explained that problems with peace & security played a substantial role in the increased poverty incidence in some provinces in Mindanao. That coupled with succession of natural disaster mainly in the form of heavy flooding due to typhoons have made living conditions worse for many people especially in Cotabato and Maguindanao area. Last month alone, an estimated 30,000 people in Maguindanao and Cotabato were uprooted from their homes due to flooding.

And historically Mindanao people or the Moros have been at war with whom they regard as colonials (the Spaniards, Americans and later Filipinos).  The land is continually under arms struggle since the 17th century thus causing instability and underdevelopment.

MYR 1 = PhP 11.25

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