Overview
“I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in paradise like this” (Putting his index and middle fingers together)
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
Who is more deserving of help than a child who has no one? Wars, disease, disasters and famine are just some of the realities millions of children across the world face, and through facing these already distressing hardships – often end up orphaned.
Defenceless, vulnerable and having to fend for themselves, many children end up facing horrors we cannot even imagine. Losing one or both parents leads to a harrowing life of poverty, abuse and often not even knowing where their next meal will come from.
Our aims
- To fight for every orphans right to family care
- To provide poor children access to a good education
- To build and refurbish schools to ensure that vulnerable children have access to a quality education.
- To empower children to become more self-sufficient and contributors to their communities through education
Stats
- There are 153 million orphans globally.
- 5.4 million children are living in orphanages and institutions.
- 15.1 million children have lost both parents
- There are 168 million child labourers worldwide
Previous Work
We have helped over 400 orphans in Bangladesh and we have worked in partnership with the Shahid Afridi Foundation in Pakistan
Salam Charity is helping orphans around the world. We believe that every child has the right to a fulfilling childhood and we strive to help the young people who are struggling most.
Our work will support orphans and vulnerable children by providing free education in a safe and secure environment.
Case Study
Orphan Sponsorship
By sponsoring an orphan or disabled child, our supporters are making a significant difference in the lives of those children, their families and, by extension, their communities. Sponsoring a child is a commitment to changing that child’s life for the better.
It is an investment in humanity – a decision to make sure that the child is not just a statistic or ends up reliant on aid, but is given the hope and opportunity of a brighter and constructive future. Aisha enrolled at one of the top schools in Bangladesh, achieving 100% exam pass rates for four consecutive years.
She was sponsored by Salam Charity and has now successfully completed her secondary school. She plans to become a teacher.
Each orphan receives £55 per month/ £660 per year with the parent/ gurdian having the agency to use the financial support to cover the needs of the orphan. The sponsorship can be used towards several needs that vary from one orphan to another, for example: education, shelter, food, healthcare, etc…
Each family receives £160 per month/ £1920 per year with the family having the agency to use the financial support to cover their needs. The sponsorship can be used towards several needs that vary from one family to another, for example: education, shelter, food, healthcare, etc…
