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The Impact of Suffering on Children

Hundreds of thousands of refugee children are suffering from many physical and psychological problems. Such problems were inflicted upon them due to the hardships of displacement and seeking refuge. Due to such issues, those children are now suffering from many harmful effects, including developmental delays, behavioral issues, PTSD, anxiety, as well as chronic diseases. This […]

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Benefits of Donating to Charity as a Business

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is part of any business’s duty to society.  CSR helps corporations improve their public image, increase their revenues, and enhance their relationships with the community and stakeholders.  Giving to charity is indeed one of the best practices for a business to realize its CSR.  Certainly, there is no better charitable cause […]

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Beyond Giving: How to Empower the Poor and Break the Cycle of Poverty

Refugees’ empowerment is imperative for lifting refugees out of poverty. Job creation and training, and educational opportunities are some of the most important steps toward helping refugees be financially independent.  This article suggests some of the solutions that could help break the cycle of poverty in refugee settings. The definition of poverty and the cycle […]

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How to Help Widowed Women in Refugee Camps?

Helping widowed refugee women to have a dignified life is indeed a humanitarian duty and a noble cause.  Thousands of widows are living in miserable conditions with their children in refugee camps.  They are deprived of their basic rights, such as shelter, nutrition, healthcare, and education. This article highlights the needs of that vulnerable refugee […]

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Education as a Tool for Empowering Refugee Communities

Education is an integral part and parcel of any civilization. It is the driving force of development and building the future.  Nevertheless, due to civil wars and internal conflicts, millions of children have dropped out of school and now face several challenges in accessing education. This article highlights the main challenges that impede refugee children […]

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Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Refugee Students in Schools

Refugee students now face several mental health issues that they experienced prior to their resettlement and immigration.  Such traumatic experiences have affected their academic as well as their behavioral conduct. As a result, Bonyan Organization works on funding the necessary initiatives in order to improve the mental health of those students.  This article sheds light […]

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The Power of Sadaqah in Ramadan 

Sadaqah is one of the best acts of charity that is greatly encouraged by Islam as it helps spread mercy and kindness among Muslims in the community. It is mostly encouraged during the month of Ramadan as its rewards are multiplied many times. In this article, we discuss the virtues of sadaqah, especially during Ramadan, […]

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The Spiritual Significance of Charity During Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan is highly regarded by Muslims, and it has great value in Islam. It is a month where acts of virtue are encouraged, particularly giving charity to the poor. During this month, we should feel the pain of those in need and increase our virtuous deeds. Thus, Muslims should seize the […]

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Donate for Elderly Care

Many elderly refugees are suffering from many medical complications, which are worsened by the hard living conditions in the camps.  Those older refugees suffer from many chronic diseases and mental conditions.  Yet, there is an acute scarcity of medications and healthcare services available to them.  The Importance of elderly care: Why donate? Reaching old age […]

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