Bahrain pursues Ramadan’s essence by giving back to those less fortunate

People can donate by reaching out to their local charities and contribute in simple ways. And thanks to the power of evolution and technology, these funds and charities are going above and beyond when it comes to facilitating and easing donations by hosting different events and collaborations to reach out to as many people as possible.

The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) sets an outstanding example.“During the blessed month of Ramadan, the Foundation, under the leadership of His Highness representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the foundation carries out many programs," RHF Secretary-General Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed said.

"They include distributing Ramadan food baskets to the families of widows, orphans and the needy, producing meals and Iftars, various sports activities and meetings.” The Ahl Al Ma’ruf campaign was launched to support orphans, widows and needy families to meet their requests, he said referring to a fund-raising campaign carried out through Bahrain TV.

"We were able to collaborate with social media influencers to adopt cases and market them until the required amount of donations is completed,” he said. In Bahrain, people live in a world where every service is simply one click away. These services have developed from delivering food and groceries. Nowadays, local platforms provide people with numerous charity funds and organizations to choose from and donate easily at the comfort of your home.

“As a purpose-driven organization, we are very passionate about utilizing our platform as a space to do good for the community,” Talabat’s Head of Communication and Public Affairs Fatima Al Bastaki said."This year, Talabat will continue to support through different customized initiatives directed towards more donations, and our focus will be on on-ground volunteering and campaigns in association with partners to serve the community and positively impact our ecosystem."

Food waste during the holy month can be a serious issue. That is why local-based charity institutions make daily trips during Ramadan to different restaurants and hotels to collect leftovers and distribute them finely and neatly in order to prevent food waste. These communities partner with individuals and organizations as well to help preserve excess food and distribute them to the less fortunate.

These aids extend beyond food and produce. Charities and funds from all around the Kingdom help collect “Zakat Al Fitr” and second-hand clothing pieces that are in excellent condition for children and families to relieve unfortunate families during Eid festivals. Thanks to the help of technology, different online banking platforms and charity websites provide people with the easiest clicks and simplest steps to contribute to their happiness. 

The holy month of Ramadan is a humbling period when the people in Bahrain come to make a difference in simple acts, reminding every one of the nation's true ethics and morals in giving back. Thanks to the advanced services and technologies, you can easily have a hand in supporting those in need and share their joy.