Muslim Children in Care

They Arrived Alone. Let’s Help Them Feel They Belong. Imagine leaving your home, your family and everything you know behind — and arriving in a new country alone. For many of the young people supported by Da'aro Youth Project, this is their reality. They are young asylum seekers and refugees who have come to the UK without their families or the people they know and love. Many have lived through conflict, loss, persecution and uncertainty before making the difficult journey to safety. Now they are trying to build a new life in a country that is unfamiliar to them. Starting again is not easy. Sometimes, the things they need are simple: toiletries, something to help with their education, resources to support their wellbeing, or a Qur’an for a young person who wants one as part of their faith. That is what we are raising money to provide. Your donation can help provide: Toiletries and personal care items Educational and learning resources Qur’ans for young people who request one Practical items that support wellbeing and independence These might seem like small things. But when you have arrived in a new country without your family, being given something you need can also be a reminder that someone cares. A young person should not have to feel invisible because they arrived here alone. Through our work with Da'aro Youth Project, we want to help these young people feel welcomed, supported and respected as they begin building their lives here. Our initiative is inspired by the Islamic values of compassion, generosity and looking after those who are in need. While this project is led by a Muslim community initiative, support is available to young people of all faiths and backgrounds. You may never know the name of the young person your donation helps. But they will know that someone, somewhere, cared enough to help. Every donation — no matter how small — can provide something practical, restore a little dignity and remind a young person: You are welcome here. You are not forgotten. You are not alone. Please donate if you can, share this appeal and keep these young people in your du’as. JazakAllahu khairan for your generosity and support. 100% Donation Policy

Every Child Deserves to Feel Seen, Valued and Remembered For most of us, receiving an Eid gift is something we look forward to. But imagine being a child in care, away from your family, and wondering whether anyone will remember you when Eid comes. Following the response to our last Eid gift project, Leicester’s Local Authority has asked Muslim Children in Care Council to support even more children and young people in their care. This time, we want to provide: 50 Qur’ans 50 Qur’an Reflection Packs with a box of Border Biscuits 50 Prayer Mat and Tasbeeh Gift Sets These gifts will go to children in care, young people who have recently arrived in the UK, care leavers and young people who may have been through difficult experiences or are separated from their families. Why does this matter? Because sometimes a small gift can mean so much. One social worker told us: “The gifts were very well received and made our young people feel recognised, valued, and included.” One young person who had recently become Muslim told us that her gift would help her practise her faith. For another child, it may simply be knowing that someone remembered them on Eid. A Qur’an. A prayer mat. A gift to open. A box of biscuits to enjoy. These may seem like small things, but for a child who is away from home or family, they can bring comfort and remind them that they matter too. We don't want any Muslim child in care to feel forgotten when their community is celebrating. Your donation will help us put something meaningful into the hands of a child and remind them: You are not forgotten. You are valued. You matter. Please donate if you can, and share this appeal with others. Every contribution helps us reach another child. 100% Donation Policy

Every Child Deserves to Feel Seen, Valued and Remembered Imagine being a child in care, away from your family and everything you know. Now imagine arriving in a new country after fleeing war or conflict, and having to start again without the people and things that make you feel at home. This is the reality for some of the Muslim children and young people in care in Hillingdon, a London borough close to Heathrow Airport. Hillingdon supports many unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who have arrived in the UK, including young people who have fled war and conflict. For these children, being given a Qur’an, a prayer mat or the chance to celebrate Eid may seem like a small thing. But when you have lost so much, these simple things can bring comfort, familiarity and a feeling of belonging. Through our community initiative, sponsored by Sparks Fostering, we are raising money to support Muslim children in care in Hillingdon with the things they need to practise their faith and feel connected to their identity. Your donations help us provide: Qur’ans Prayer mats Prayer beads Qur’an reflection packs Essential hygiene items Gifts for children and young people Ramadan and Eid celebrations We have already helped support Ramadan and Eid celebrations, creating opportunities for children to eat together, receive gifts and celebrate an important part of who they are. For a child who may have left their family, their home and even their country behind, being remembered at Eid can mean more than we realise. We want these children to know that someone cares. That their faith matters. That their identity matters. And that they have not been forgotten. Your donation, no matter how small, can help us continue providing these simple but meaningful things to children who need them. Please donate, share this appeal and keep these children in your du’as. Every child deserves to feel seen, valued and remembered. JazakAllahu khairan for your support. 100% Donation Policy