Caring Meals for orphans continues

9 November 2025. 2 more orphanages joined ACT Malaysia's feeding program- Caring Meals: Food Supplement Program for Orphans. This program aims to provide complete healthy meals for orphans in BARMM, Philippines. To date, four feedings have been done on 4 orphanages. ACT hopes to increase beneficiaries as this program gains supporters.

Solar lamps: still a necessity for many households in BARMM, Philippines

7 November 2025. Around 20 households living along the Cotabato City Diversion Road (BARMM, Philippines) were provided with solar lamps. These families are not far from the city center, yet they do not have access to electricity. Many of them use kerosene lamps and others have solar lamps, too. The more powerful solar lamps they received from ACT Malaysia are expected to make their houses brighter at night, thus a little bit better than before. 
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Smart sanitation for water settlement @ Lok Urai, Pulau Gaya, Sabah, completed

The smart sanitation for water settlement project launched a year ago has been completed. This project included the construction of toilets installed with independent sewerage treatment plants (ISTP) at a school, the provision of a fish landing for local fishermen, and the building of a homestay that also uses ISTP technology. This project by ACT Malaysia and UNEP is set to serve the village of Lok Urai, Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and is hoped to help prevent water pollution and generate income to help the villagers and maintain the ISTPs. 
Click this link for more details about the project- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyO9N_6K50E&ab_channel=BeritaRTM

Qurban for Mindanao wraps up with 30 cows and 9 goats

Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1446 H concludes with 30 cows and 9 goats which were distributed to 6 locations and 3 orphanages and 1 markaz tahfiz. The number of cows raised for Mindanao has decreased for the past years but we are nonetheless deeply grateful to our supporters for making this program successful as always. 

The needy, orphans & mualaf - target beneficiaries of Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity in its 18th year 

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UNEP-funded project by ACT Malaysia in its final stages of completion

With support from United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), ACT Malaysia has built ocean-friendly toilets for a school, a fish landing and a homestay in Pulau Gaya, Sabah, as a multi-faceted project aimed at preserving the environment and empowering the local community. The homestay, in its finishing stages, features the same ocean-friendly toilets and is set to generate income for this water village. 
Photo shows pupils at PPKK Kg Lok Urai read their compositions about the toilets installed in their school as officials from the local government look on.

AL-BIR 2025 wraps up with over 1,000 families and 9 orphanages aided with food and more

Bantuan Iftar Ramadan 2025 closes with -700 iftar meals distributed, 370 food packs handed out, 9 food deliveries to orphanages, 150 sahur provided for Itikaf participants for 10 days, 100 iftar meals given to mualaf community, 165 eid gifts distributed to orphans, 85 cash gifts for teachers, and 19 water wells being installed. 

Jazakumullahukhayran kathira for your support to AL-BIR 2025. Till next year, inshaAllah.

Orphans from 5 centers receive eid gifts as Ramadan 2025 bids farewell

30 March 2025 / 29 Ramadan 1446. Alhamdulillah. A total of 165 orphans and their teachers were given gifts to celebrate Eidul Fitr. The orphans came from 5 orphanages in Maguindanao (BARMM), Philippines. The gifts were from Al-Khair UK and Nuqra Care Brunei. The girls received mukna or prayerwear while the boys received polo shirts.

85 teachers receive cash gifts in celebration of Eidul Fitr

30 March 2025 / 29 Ramadan 1446. A total of 70 teachers from orphanage centers and madrasa in Maguindanao (BARMM) were gifted with cash in recognition of their dedication and sacrifices for the children in these schools. In Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, 15 da'ies were also given cash gifts on the same day. 

700 families receive iftar meals from AL-BIR 1446 H

30 March 2025 / 29 Ramadan 1446.  The last batch of iftar meal packs were distributed to 70 families @ Barangay Tambak, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao (BARMM), Philippines. This brings the total number of iftar packs given to 700 packs.

The last batch of food packs were distributed to a village in Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao

29 March 2025 / 28 Ramadan 1446. Food packs were distributed to 70 families @ Tabungaw, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao (BARMM), Philippines bringing the total number of food packs given to 370 packs.

AL-BIR continues with iftar packs distribution on the last days of Ramadan

28 March 2025 / 27 Ramadan 1446. Another iftar packs distribution was done for 70 families @ Sitio Gubat, Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (BARMM), Philippines.

Essential food items provided for 70 families in the outskirts of Cotabato City

25 March 2025 / 24 Ramadan 1446. Bantuan Iftar Ramadan continues with distribution of food packs to 70 families @ Sitio Pagalungan, Bagua 1, Lugay-Lugay, Cotabato City (BARMM), Philippines. Every pack contains 10 kgs of rice, eggs, sugar, noodles, canned sardines and more.

Orphanage in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, receives essential food items

24 March 2025/ 23 Ramadan 1446. Essential food items were delivered to Darul Muhsineen for Education and Orphans Care located in Crossing Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao  (BARMM). Food given include 250 kgs of rice, eggs, canned goods, milk, cooking essentials and more.

Food delivered to an all-girls mahad tahfiz in Maguindanao

23 March 2025 / 22 Ramadan 1446. Food including 250 kgs of rice and essential food items was delivered to Markaz Aashira (Qur'an memorization center for girls) in Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao (BARMM), Philippines.

Iftar packs given to "payong-payong drivers

23 March 2025 / 22 Ramadan 1446. Another iftar packs distribution was done @ Purok 10, Saturn Street, Rosary Heights 9, Cotabato City (BARMM), Philippines. Beneficiaries this time are "payong-payong" drivers in the area. In addition, ACT also did a house to house delivery of iftar for the less fortunate in this neighborhood. 70 iftar packs were distributed which brings the total number of iftar packs distributed to 510 (family packs).

Itikaf program starts with over 150 participants

22 March 2025 / 21 Ramadan 1446. Itikaf program "Seeking Laylatul Qadr" has begun in 2 locations- Masjid Abubakar As-Siddiq in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao and Masjid Uthman bin Affan in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. Over 150 participants were provided with sahur.

490 families has now been provided with iftar as we reach 19th of Ramadan

20 March 2025 / 19 Ramadan 1446. Bantuan Iftar Ramadan AL-BIR has now provided iftar packs to 490 families with the latest distribution @ Kurintem, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (BARMM), Philippines.

Rain not a hindrance to iftar packs distribution @ Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao

18 March 2025 / 17 Ramadan 1446 H. Despite the rain, Bantuan Iftar Ramadan continues to send joy to Mindanao with distribution of 70 iftar packs @ Sitio Amadeo, Boliok, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao (BARMM), Philippines.

70 families in Rajah Buayan Maguindanao receive iftar as we complete half of Ramadan

16 March 2025 / 15 Ramadan 1446. AL-BIR continues halfway through Ramadan with distribution of 70 iftar packs @ Sapakan, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines.

ACT Malaysia and Al-Khair UK unite to bring food to 100 families in Cotabato City

15 March 2025 / 14 Ramadan 1446. ACT Malaysia with support from Al-Khair UK, distributed 100 food packs to needy families around Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City and also delivered some to families living @ Diversion Road, Tamontaka 2, Cotabato City (BARMM), Philippines

70 families receive in Cotabato City receive food packs

14 March 2025 / 13 Ramadan 1446. Bantuan Iftar Ramadan continues to bring joy to needy families. 70 food packs containing rice and essential grocery items were distributed in Purok Waya, MB Tamontaka, Cotabato City, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines.

Iftar program for mualaf community in Lake Sebu starts

 12 March 2025 / 11 Ramadan 1446. Iftar program for the mualaf community in Lower Talubek, Lamlahak, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines, started on this day. Lake Sebu is a well-known tourist destination in the south. In 2020, its population is 88,200, 3% of which are Muslims (reverts) from the indigenous tribe of T'boli. Supporting this small mualaf community is important for their spiritual wellbeing and their affiliation with the larger Muslim population. 

4th iftar distribution to 70 families as we reach 1/3 of Ramadan

11 March 2025 / 10 Ramadan 1446. We have reached the 4th distribution of iftar meals; this time to 70 families @ Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. This brings the no. of families who received iftar to 280.

Iftar packs distribution continues for 60 families in Sultan Mastura

11 March 2025 / 10 Ramadan 1446. Another distribution of iftar packs was done in Lower Buliok, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). 60 families received iftar.

Trickshaw operators received 10kg rice and essential food items

9 March 2025 / 8 Ramadan 1446. AL-BIR's first food packs distribution was done for sikad (tricksaw) operators @ Talaynged, Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). 70 packs containing rice, eggs, bread, sugar, canned good and more were handed out. The sikad operators work to serve residential areas using modified bicycles that rely on muscle power alone even during the fasting month.

1 orphanage and 2 mahad tahfiz receive food assistance

8 March 2025 / 7 Ramadan 1446 H. 1 orphanage center and 2 Markaz Li Tahfeezil Qur'an were provided with food items as we reach the 7th day of Ramadan. This brings the total number of schools delivered with food to 6- 3 in Cotabato City and 3 in Maguindanao.
   1) Darul Galiey Orphanage School (girls) in Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao
   2) Markaz Ahlie Li Tahfeezil Qur'an (boys) in Sapakan, Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao
   3) Markaz Ahlie min Qismil Banat (girls) also in Sapakan, Radjah Buayan Maguindanao.
The three schools were given food assistance including rice, cooking essentials, milk, canned goods, noodles and more.

Markadz Al-Arfadz, the 3rd orphanage to receive food

8 March 2025 / 7 Ramadan 1446. The 3rd delivery of essential food items was done for Markadz Al-Arfadz Orphanage Center in Bubong, Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. The food assistance included 250 kgs of rice and everyday grocery items.

Iftar packs for the urban poor in Cotabato City

7 March 2025 / 6 Ramadan 1446. Iftar packs were successfully distributed to Purok 9, End Road, Rosary Heights, an urban poor area located in Cotabato City in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. 75 families received a complete meal of rice, meat, vegetables and juice drinks.
Iftar distribution on the 4th day of Ramadan for Purok Ali in Cotabato City
​5 March 2025 / 4 Ramadan 1446. Alhamdulillah. Our first iftar packs distribution was successfully done for Purok Ali, Tamontaka 2, Cotabato City in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). 75 families received iftar

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Bantuan Iftar Ramadan AL-BIR 1446H begins with delivery of food to orphanages

Two Orphanages, one in Cotabato City and another in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, were provided with essential food items on the 2nd and 3rd of Ramadan (3, 4 March 2025). Thanks to Nuqra Care Brunei for their support to this program.
1) Markaz Abdulrahman As-Sulaytien in Kakar, Poblacion 8, Cotabato City
2) Markazul Aytam in Gang, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao

Bantuan Iftar Ramadan @ AL-BIR continues in its 18th year ​

Ramadan is just around the corner, and so is AL-BIR, to help our needy communities forgotten by many. Join ACT Malaysia as we bring joy to our brothers and sisters in Mindanao. ​Click the image below to know more.

ACT Malaysia visits schools in Maguindanao 

30 January 2025. ACT Malaysia went to visit four (4) Qur'an memorization centres (Makaz Li Tahfeezil Qur'an) located in the Municipalities of Radjah Buayan and Datu Abdullah Sangki in Maguindanao, BARMM.
1) Markaz Ahlie min Qismil Banaat (Girls)
2) Markaz Ahlie (Boys)
3) Markaz Aashira (Girls)
4) Markaz Kalandangan (Boys)
ACT Malaysia was able to check on the toilets and water system installed in the centres and take note of the current challenges and requests from the students and heads of centres.
Markaz Ahlie min Qismil Banaat had just received funding to build new toilets and water system from Nuqra Care Brunei. All four centres were gifted with rice and snacks. In addition, the girls were given reusable sanitary pads to address period poverty. The students and the heads of markaz are looking forward to receiving food assistance from generous donors this coming fasting month. 
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More water wells for Maguindanao from Nuqra Care Brunei

The year 2024 ended with a total of 282 water wells from our partner in Brunei- Nuqra Care Brunei. More are expected to be installed especially in Maguindanao where a significant number of households still do not have access to clean water. 
ACT Waterjets ready to clean flooded houses as Malaysia floods subside
6 December 2024. Although declining, the number of flood victims are still high in many parts of Malaysia with majority of them from the state of Kelantan. ACT Malaysia has three petrol-powered waterjets to help clean houses of dirt and debris when floodwaters subside. These waterjets are ready to serve families in need of house washing. The aftermath of flood put families in limbo when they wanted to start afresh by moving back to their houses but could not do so because their houses are covered in mud and filled with trash. May Allah provide ease and comfort to the families affected.

Significant progress for ACT Malaysia-UNEP project in Sabah

ACT Malaysia-UNEP project in Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, continues despite the unpredictable weather. Rain, choppy seas and high tide have made construction more difficult for the team on site. This current project addresses hygiene and sanitation, marine preservation, and income generation for this village in Pulau Gaya, paving the way for a more sustainable water settlements in Malaysia. ​

ACT Malaysia collaborates with Bangsamoro Darul Ifta' for a Maguindanaon translation of the Qur'an

​ACT Malaysia is currently working on a Maguindanaon translation of the entire Holy Qur'an with the help of Bangsamoro Darul Ifta' (BDI) of BARMM. The translation has now been forwarded to Darul Ifta' for final proofreading. We hope for a prompt completion of this noble work and for a final product that is of high quality, authentic, and beneficial for the Bangsamoro and Islam in the Philippines as a whole.

Picture shows the Mufti of Bangsamoro - Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani (in yellow shirt) with the president of ACT Malaysia-Mustafa Kamal Mohd Zaini during the latter's visit last June. Also in the picture is Emran Mohamad, former BDI executive director, and Khuaitir Abdullah Karim from ACT Mindanao.

Over 255 water wells donated to Mindanao through Nuqra Care Brunei

Since 2022, over 255 water wells have been funded by Nuqra Care Brunei, ACT Malaysia's partner in helping struggling communities in Mindanao. Nuqra Care has also helped in rehabilitating mosques and schools in Maguindanao.

Calligraphy design project for Grand Mosque of BARMM, headed by a member of ACT Mindanao

On February 2024, a calligraphy installation project was initiated for the Grand Mosque of Cotabato City in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The Grand Mosque, also known as Masjid Hassanal Bolkiah, is the largest in Cotabato City and a major tourist attraction. The calligraphy was designed by Khuaitir Abdullah Karim, a member of Action Caring Team Mindanao (ACT Mindanao), ACT Malaysia's sister organization based in BARMM. He was assisted by Ebrahim Datumanong, an architect and interior designer. Both Khuaitir and Ebrahim were graduates of WISE University in Amman, Jordan. They were both scholars under the sponsorship of Prince Ghazi of Jordan,  secured by ACT Malaysia for deserving Moro students.  This project was completed in June 2024.

Ocean-friendly toilets underway in Pulau Gaya, KK

ACT-UNEP's project in Pulau Gaya, Sabah, is well underway with the construction of public toilets. Ocean-friendly toilets are built attached to a school and a mosque in Lok Urai, Pulau Gaya. This pioneering toilet with independent sewage treatment plant @ ISTP aims to provide a better marine ecosystem exposed to human settlements. ​

ACT Malaysia and UNEP, on its 3rd collaboration for marine preservation.

ACT Malaysia continues its collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme @ UNEP to help design and test solutions for marine preservation and initiate sustainable environment-friendly livelihood projects for the locals @ Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

New roof installed over leaking concrete for orphans @ Markaz Al-Arfadz

​The roof installation for the orphan boys' dormitory @ Markaz Al-Arfadz in Bubong, Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City, Philippines, is finally completed. The concrete roof had been leaking and gotten worse over time. When rain came, the boys were forced to move to the masjid.  The dorm building has been installed with new zinc roof sheets (over the concrete) spray painted to last long. Majority of structures @ orphanages and markaz in Cotabato City and Maguindanao are in need of repairs. ACT Malaysia hopes to help more in the future.
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35 cows and 8 goats distributed in Mindanao for Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 2024

Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity 1445 H wrapped up with a total of 35 cows and 8 goats. The meat were distributed to 6 disadvantaged communities in Maguindanao and 1 muallaf community in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato-
1) Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan
2) Butalo, Datu Salibo
3) Pidsandawan, Radjah Buayan
4) Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat
5) Macasampen, Guindulungan
6) Boliok, Sulatan Mastura
7) Lamlahak, Lake Sebu
The goats were given to several orphanages in Cotabato City in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Complete report has been uploaded in the blog https://qurbanforhumanityandsolidarity1445h.blogspot.com/

Iftar puasa Arafah participated by 350 mostly by Orphans

Around 350 from 4 orphanages, 1 mahad tahfiz and 1 muallaf community participated in the Program Tajaan Iftar Puasa Hari Arafah this year. Please find the report on this program  at https://iftarpuasahariarafahprogram1445h.blogspot.com/

Send joy to the less fortunate in Mindanao by giving Qurban 

Now in its 17th year, Qurban for Humanity and Solidarity @ QHS continues to focus on Mindanao and this time around with more options to suit your needs. You can choose between
1) Grade B cow (carcass weight: 70-90 kg) 1 portion RM500, 1 cow RM3500
2) Grade C cow (carcass weight: 91-110 kg) 1 portion RM650, 1 cow RM4500
3) Goat (small to moderate size) RM 1000
For more information, WhatsApp us @ 0192159345.
For a complete report on Qurban program last year (2023) - https://qurbanforhumanityandsolidarity1444h.blogspot.com/
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Donate as little as RM20 for sahur and iftar on Day of Arafah fasting

Last year, around 350 orphans and tahfiz students were provided with sahur and iftar for Puasa Arafah. Donate RM20 for 1 person's sahur and iftar. In addition, if more funds are received, rice are also contributed to the orphanage.

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Orphan students from Tapah Road, Perak received eid gifts

Orphan students @ Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendita Za'aba were given Eid gifts. ACT Malaysia supported this program initiated by the school teachers to make these kids happy and excited for Eid. 

Eid gifts distributed for 270 orphans in Cotabato City and Maguindanao

9 April 2024. 270 orphans were given Eid gifts of clothes, snacks and personal hygiene items. The children were from 6 orphanages in Cotabato City and Maguindanao: 1) Markaz Al-Arfadz Orphanage Center, 2) Dar Ghaliey Lilyateemaat, 3) Markaz Nur Lil-aytam, 4) Markaz Muhammad Liltahfeezhil Quranil Kareem, 5) Markaz Mawdhi Ibrahim Alwaqiti, and 6) Darul Muhsineen. 

50 teachers received Eid cash gifts

9 April 2024. A total of 50 teachers from orphanages and mahad tahfiz were given cash gifts in the spirit of Eid'l Fitr celebration. Teachers are from Cotabato City, Maguindanao and South Cotabato, Mindanao

Residents of Tukananes, Cotabato City received 155 iftar meal packs and 22 food packs

9 April 2024/ 29 Ramadan 1445. On the last day of Ramadan, 155 iftar packs and 22 food packs were distributed @ the river community of Tukananes in Cotabato City, Philippines. We thank Nuqra Care Brunei for their support to this activity.

300 iftar packs given away in a sea community in Sabah

8 April 2024. Alhamdulillah, ACT Malaysia with support from Al-Khair Foundation was able to distribute 300 iftar meal packs in Kampung Lok Urai, Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

55 families @ Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao received food packs 

8 April 2024. 28 Ramadan 1445. 55 families received at least a week supply of foodstuff on the few remaining days of Ramadan @ Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. ​

70 iftar family packs distributed in Pidsandawan, Maguindanao.

6 April 2024/ 26 Ramadan 1445. Another iftar meal packs distribution was done, and this time @ Pidsandawan, Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao, Philippines. 70 packs were distributed. ​

70 households in Purok Pagalungan and Diversion Road, Cotabato City received food packs

6 April 2024/ Ramadan 1445. House to house delivery of food packs was done @ Purok Pagalungan, Bagua 1, Cotabato City. Thanks to Nuqra Care, Brunei for their support to this activity.

70 families in Makir, Maguindanao received iftar meals

5 April 2024/ 25 Ramadan 1445. A total of 70 families were provided with iftar @ Sitio Gubat, Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. Thanks to Nuqra Care for supporting this activity. ​

2 Mahad Tahfiz in Maguindanao provided with foodstuff

5 April 2024/ 25 Ramadan 1445. 2 Qur'an Memorization Centers were provided with food aid- 1) Markaz Kalandangan (18 boys), Barangay Tukanalugong, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao and 2) Markaz Baitul Qur'an (41 boys), Barangay, Kaya Kaya, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao. These Tahfiz schools have significant number of orphan students, too. ​

350 Iftar packs provided for urban poor in Cotabato City, Philipppines

3 April 2024/ 23 Ramadan 2024. With the support from Al-Khair Foundation, ACT Malaysia was able to provide iftar to 350 people @ 2 locations in Cotabato City, Philippines- 1) Purok Talitay, Rosary Heights 7, and 2) Zenaida Subd., Rosary Heights 8. ​

350 Iftar packs distributed in Bagua 2, Cotabato City

2 April 2024/ 22 Ramadan 1445. 350 packs of iftar were given to residents of Adteban, Bagua 2, Cotabato City, Philippines. This activity is supported by Al-Khair Foundation.

150 food packs from Al-Khair Foundation distributed on 21 Ramadan 

1 April 2024/ 21 Ramadan 1445. This time around ACT Malaysia teamed up with Al-Khair Foundation, U.K. to distribute 150 food packs @ Dar Al-Uloom Wal-Hikmah Institute, Talaynged, Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City, Philippines. Beneficiaries came from different communities in Cotabato City.

Seeking Laylatul Qadr Itikaf program begins with 150 participants

Seeking Laylatul Qadr Itikaf program has begun @ 2 locations- Masjid Abubakar As-Siddiq @ Boliok, Sultan Mastura Maguindanao joined by over 100 people and Masjid Usman bin Affan, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, joined by 50 people

70 food packs distributed in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao

29 March 2024/ 18 Ramadan 1445. The fourth distribution of food packs was done @ Solon, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philippines for 70 families. This brings the total number of recipients of food packs to 195 families since the start of Ramadan. ​

70 families received iftar in Cotabato City

26 March 2024/ 15 Ramadan 1445. 70 families were provided with iftar packs @ Purok Kalilintad, Brgy, Talitay Cotabato City, Philippines. This brings the total number of families who received iftar to 290. ​

70 families received iftar packs on 17th of Ramadan

28 March 2024/ 17 Ramadan 2024. In addition to crossing a river, the rain made the distribution a bit more difficult this time around for ACT volunteers. Alhamdulillah, 70 iftar packs were given to the residents of Purok Ali, Tamontaka 2, Cotabato City, Philippines

Food assistance to Mahad Alwihdah, ​the 8th school/orphanage to receive from AL-BIR

25 March 2024/ 14 Ramadan 1445. Another food aid was delivered to a school - Mahad Alwihdah Al-Arabie Al-Islamie @ Federville, Rosary Heights XI, Cotabato City, Philippines. The foodstuff given were 250 kilos of rice, eggs, powdered milk, sugar, cooking oil and many more. May Allah magnify the reward those who have contributed to this program. Click the image below for more pictures.

2nd food packs distribution for "sikad" (trishaw) drivers in Cotabato City, Philippines

24 March 2024/ Ramadan 1445. 70 families received a week's supply of food in Talaynged, Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City, Philippines. Majority of the beneficiaries were trishaw drivers (locally known as "sikad" drivers). They were provided with 10kg rice, eggs and other grocery items. This brings the total number of food packs recipients to 125 families. Click the image below for more pictures.

2 orphanage centres and 2 schools in Maguindanao receive food assistance

24 March 2024/ 12 Ramadan 1445. Alhamdulillah. 2 Markaz and 2 orphanages were provided with food assistance -
  1) Markaz Ahlie li Tahfeedil Quran al Kareem in Sapakan, Mamasapano, Maguindanao
  2) Markaz Aashira li Tahfeedil Quran al Kareem in Kaya-Kaya, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao
  3) Darul Galiey Orphanage Center in Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao
  4) Markaz Nur Orphanage in Brgy Labo-Labo, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao
  We thank Nuqra Care Brunei for supporting this program.

2nd iftar packs distribution for 80 families in
​Bagua, Cotabato City

22 March 2024/ 11 Ramadan 1445. A house to house delivery of iftar was done for 80 families @ 2 locations- Purok Lower Tabanga, Bagua 1, Cotabato City and Purok Kulilao, Bagua 2, Cotabato City, Philippines. This brings the total number of iftar recipients to 150 families.  Click the image below for more pictures.​

1st distribution of food packs for 55 families @ Makir, DOS, Maguindanao, Philippines

18 March 2024/ 7 Ramadan 1445. Distribution of food packs was done yesterday for residents of Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. 55 families each receive 10kg of rice, 1 tray of eggs, 2 loaves of bread, sugar, coffee, noodles, sardines and soy sauce. Click the image below for more pictures.

55 Iftar family packs distributed @ Boliok, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philippines.

15 March 2024. 4 Ramadan 1445. Our first iftar packs distribution was done for a community in Boliok, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philippines. 70 families were provided with complete iftar of rice, chicken, vegetables and juice drink. More communities await to receive help this Ramadan. Click the image below for more pictures.

AL-BIR begins on the 1st and 2nd day of Ramadan with food assistance to orphanages.

12-13 March 2023/ 1-2 Ramadan 2024. 2 orphanages in Cotabato City and 1 school in Maguindanao receive food assistance including 250 kilos of rice each. 
1) Markaz Al-Afradz Orphanage Center in Bubong, Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City
2) Markaz Muhammad Qur’an Memorization Center, Sitio Balwa, Brgy. Paldong, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao
3) Markaz Abdul Rahman Al-Sulaytien, Poblacion 8, Kakar, Cotabato City
About 125 students/orphans benefited from this activity.