Hi everyone, my name is Shadi.

A friend of mine from Gambia, Lamin, lost both of his parents and had to drop out of school because he couldn’t afford the fees. He now sells firewood just to buy rice and afford basic shelter, but many days he struggles to make enough.

Hearing this broke my heart. As Muslims, we are reminded that charity does not decrease wealth, and even a small amount can bring immense reward from Allah.

And to anyone reading this — no matter your faith — even £5 can help provide food and basic support to someone who has almost nothing.

GoFundMe is unfortunately not available in Gambia, so donations will be sent to my bank and transferred directly to Lamin. I will provide updates and transparency on how the funds are used, as I have been supporting him for the past two months.

Thank you to anyone who is able to help