By Rahim Abdul
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches its final days, the Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF) has stepped up its humanitarian efforts, reaching thousands of vulnerable families with food assistance to ensure they too experience the blessings and joy of the sacred period.
The foundation carried out a major food distribution exercise on Sunday in Mulanje Southwest, where hundreds of families gathered with hope and gratitude as they received essential food packs to sustain them as Ramadan draws to a close.
Speaking during the event, FGRF Director of Public Relations and Communications, Ibrahim Omar Mataya, said the organization remains firmly committed to supporting communities during Ramadan a time when Muslims are encouraged to intensify acts of charity, generosity and compassion.
Mataya explained that the food relief initiative aims to ensure that struggling families have enough food not only for the remaining fasting days but also for the celebrations that mark the end of the holy month.
He emphasized that the foundation wants communities to finish Ramadan with the same strength, dignity and support with which they began the sacred month.
According to Mataya, the organization has already reached nearly 26,000 families across Malawi, with about 2,000 families benefiting from Sunday’s distribution alone.
He added that the initiative reflects the core teachings of Islam, which encourage believers to care for their neighbors and ensure that no member of the community goes hungry.
Mataya further noted that humanitarian initiatives like food distribution play a crucial role in strengthening unity, compassion and solidarity within communities while easing the burden faced by households struggling with rising living costs.
He stressed that FGRF remains determined to continue implementing humanitarian programs that uplift vulnerable families even beyond the Ramadan period.
The foundation also believes that helping those in need goes beyond providing food it is about restoring dignity, spreading hope and reminding communities that they are not alone during difficult economic times.
Meanwhile, Minister of Foreign Affairs George Chaponda encouraged the Muslim community to remain committed to fasting during Ramadan, saying the holy month helps believers strengthen their faith and deepen their prayers for Malawi’s continued economic recovery.
