Which charities does MyTenNights work with to support women?
A strong, flourishing community is one where its women are cared for and thriving. MyTenNights is proud to work with charities that continually support women's projects, ensuring women in need are looked after in countries around the world.
“The best of you are those who are best to their women.”
Here's a closer look at some of the projects run by a few of our valued charity partners.
Islamic Relief
Since 1984, Islamic Relief has become one of the most prominent charities in the UK, supporting projects worldwide and helping transform the lives of over 120 million people. Causes supporting widows and orphans are often a priority: in 2019 the charity won the Bond Innovation Award for its Alternative Livelihoods for Orphaned Families (ALO) programme in Bangladesh, which combined education and protection for orphaned children with funding, skills and business training to help their guardians become self-sufficient within four years. Islamic Relief continues to make family welfare a priority through its emergency and zakat appeals.
Penny Appeal
Set up in 2009, Penny Appeal works to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures around the world. Its Women's Welfare campaign champions the rights of women and girls, aiming to end discrimination, eliminate harmful practices, and promote equality. Donations to this cause can go towards vocational and education training, safe spaces within refugee camps, and mental health and domestic violence services.
Human Relief Foundation (HRF)
Founded in 1991, HRF works to relieve human suffering in some of the world's most deprived regions. One project the charity is especially proud of supports the Za'atari refugee camp on the Jordan-Syrian border, home to 77,497 refugees, nearly 30% from female-headed households as a result of the war. Working alongside Vitamin Angels, HRF provides support to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children in one of the world's largest refugee camps.
Save the Mothers Trust
The name of Save the Mothers Trust reflects its belief that a mother, or motherly figure, is at the core of every family. The charity builds small maternity wards in South East Asian and African villages, where women and children can die due to a lack of skilled midwives at the time of delivery. It also runs education programmes and practical skills training, such as sewing, to help women work towards self-sufficiency.
Look out for these charities as part of MyTenNights' ongoing Ramadan campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which MyTenNights charity partners focus specifically on women's welfare?
Islamic Relief, Penny Appeal, Human Relief Foundation, and Save the Mothers Trust each run dedicated projects supporting women, from orphan and widow care to maternal health and education.
What is Islamic Relief's ALO programme?
The Alternative Livelihoods for Orphaned Families programme supports orphaned children and widows in Bangladesh with education, protection, and skills training, helping guardians become self-sufficient within four years.
How can donations support women in refugee camps?
Charities such as HRF and Penny Appeal use donations to fund safe spaces, maternal and child health support, and welfare services within refugee camps such as Za'atari.
