Ramadan Action Guide Against Hunger

“The hunger we face around the world is not because of the shortage of food, but because of the wrong distribution of food,” Ayoub said. “In the Gulf and in the West, people are throwing away food. We have enough wealth, but we just need to use it correctly.”

We can alleviate hunger by allocating resources correctly, not being wasteful, and sharing our wealth through giving charity and Zakah.

Ayoub believes the action guide will be beneficial for many. It informs people of simple yet effective ways they can advocate for hunger and make a big impact, from joining your local food kitchen to writing to your congressmen.

Islamic Relief’s food-related projects range from providing emergency food distributions to rehabilitating land and providing resources to local farmers so they can develop a sustainable livelihood. Islamic Relief USA also provides seasonal Ramadan and Udhiyah/Qurbani food distributions from local markets to support local economies around the world. Locally, Islamic Relief USA has worked with USDA’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to provide food for children over summer vacation when school is out.

“We cannot fill our stomachs while the children down the street go hungry,” Ayoub said.  

Working with Islamic Relief field offices and local partners around the world, we hope to take strides in alleviating hunger. To get an action guide and click here to join the effort to eradicate extreme hunger.

Nabeelah Naeem is the communications specialist at Islamic Relief USA.