Fatimatu Bint Rasool Foundation (FBR), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Greater Accra region,has presented items worth thousands of Ghana Cedis to various underprivileged in Muslim communities in Kumasi,the Ashanti regional capital.
The support was done before and after the Eid fitr celebrations.
Some scenes from the event
The items distributed include food items, beverages, water, live poultry, and pre-owned clothing to those in need, underscoring the foundation’s dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of the destitute.
The NGO,established few years ago, main objective is to offer training in personal and communal development.
GNA report indicates that,in its second street donation initiative, the Foundation brought relief and happiness to disadvantaged individuals in four significant areas; spanning Kumasi and Accra: namely Aboabo number and two, Sabon Zongo, Accra Nima, and Kumasi Nima.
The donation campaign garnered a remarkable response, as volunteers interacted with street residents, children, and struggling families, providing not only essential items but also compassion and motivation.
Numerous beneficiaries expressed profound gratitude, emphasizing how such initiatives instill hope amidst their daily challenges, particularly during Ramadan and Eid festivities.
Hajia Fatima Jibrila Zibo Badju, the founder of the foundation, accentuated the organization’s unwavering commitment to uplifting communities through acts of benevolence.
She urged others to join their mission of spreading happiness and effecting change in people’s lives.
As the foundation’s second street donation initiative, this event signals the commencement of a broader endeavour to give back to society, with aspirations of reaching even more communities in the future.
Hajia Fatima further highlighted that the foundation is actively engaged in community development initiatives such as school refurbishments and raising awareness regarding the institutional, structural, and cultural impediments to sustaining community progress.
She pointed out that the foundation aims to promote gender equality by enhancing women’s income and influence, with a specific focus on empowering women.
She mentioned that the foundation is currently in the process of seeking funding to provide access to potable water in select urban and rural communities through the installation of boreholes.
Therefore, she appealed to corporate entities to support the foundation in achieving its objectives through charitable contributions.
