The
earthquake and resulting tsunami which struck in the Indian Ocean in December
2004 devastated large areas of Southern Asia, bringing immense suffering and
hardship to an already poverty stricken region...
The Holy Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "I and the person who looks after an orphan will enter Paradise together like this", then he raised his forefinger and middle finger together. (Bukhari)...
People
around the world are deprived of basic necessities such as education, health
services, shelter and access to safe, clean water. Natural and man-made
disasters leave a trail of misery behind, intensifying the pre-existing
conditions of poverty and deprivation. Children, especially orphans, are the
most vulnerable and suffer the most...