Give the Gift of Learning Today.
Every child deserves the chance to learn, dream and build a brighter future. With your support, we can open the doors of education to children who might otherwise be left behind. Together, we can give them opportunities that last a lifetime.
Through Penny Appeal’s Education First appeal, you’ll be helping to build new schools, improve classrooms and give students the tools they need to reach their full potential. Your kindness can change the course of their future.
Ramsha's Story
At just twelve years old, Ramsha lost her father in a tragic killing, leaving her mother to raise four daughters alone. Their world fell apart, until Penny Appeal stepped in. With support, Ramsha’s mother found work, the girls found stability, and hope returned to their home.
But hardship struck again when Ramsha’s mother passed away. Left as the guardian of her younger sisters, Ramsha refused to give up. With Penny Appeal’s help, she continued her education, became a nurse, and now provides for her family with dignity and strength.
Ramsha’s story is proof that when we care for an orphan, we don’t just change a life - we change generations.
Ramsha was once a child with no hope, no father, and no future- but with the love and support of donors like you, she grew into a nurse who now cares for her sisters and serves her community. Your kindness can create many more Ramshas in the world.
May Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) accept your giving, place barakah in your Rizq, and grant you the companionship of the Prophet (ﷺ) in Jannah for caring for an orphan. Ameen.
Bringing Education to Refugee Children
Your Impact In Action
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Orphan Sponsorships
Million
Beneficiaries
Trillion
Glasses of Water
Communities
by Building Mosques
This is the impact of your generosity. Together, we have provided food, water and vital support to those who need it most. Every donation, whether Sadaqah or Zakat, helps alleviate suffering and restore hope to communities facing unimaginable hardship.
We always aim to use your donation as intended. If that’s not possible, it will go to similar life-changing projects in the same country or a similar region. When you give to ‘where most needed’, your donation supports the world’s most vulnerable communities, based on expert guidance and our local partner insights. However you give, you can rest assured your donation is in the best hands!
What facilities will the school have and how many children will attend?
We aim to provide a comprehensive education in a quality setting to as many children as possible. Each school will be set up according to local requirements and available space. Usually, schools will have several classrooms, a library and play areas, and may also have a computer room and science lab. The number of children who can attend will vary depending on the size of the school, and they may be from nursery age to older teenagers. The idea is that every school will be able to expand, so that over the years, many generations of children can get an education.
Why should I Gift Aid my donation?
It really helps us if you can Gift Aid your sponsorship or donation – it increases the value of your donation by 25%. If you are a UK taxpayer, selecting to 'Gift Aid' your donation (either by checking the box online or ticking the box on a paper donation form) will make it worth more to us at no extra cost to you. In order for Penny Appeal to reclaim the tax you have paid on your donations, you must have paid income or capital gains tax (in the UK) equal to the tax that will be claimed by all the charities that you donate to (currently 25p for every £1 you give) in the same tax year.
Can I make a regular payment?
Yes! Even small, regular donations make a huge difference – that’s the Penny Appeal way. You can set up an affordable monthly Direct Debit, starting from just pennies a day. Monthly donations are also really helpful for us because they cut admin costs and give us a steady income, which means we can plan and support more projects.
I can no longer afford the monthly payment. What can I do?
No problem – just get in touch with us. Instead of cancelling, we may be able to lower the amount so you can still contribute in a way that’s comfortable for you. Letting us know also helps us keep our records up to date.
Is my payment secure?
Yes, completely. We use secure systems with banking-level safety measures, so your payment and personal details are always protected.
We always do our best to honour your wishes. At Penny Appeal, we work hard to use your donation exactly as you’ve requested. If, for any reason, that isn’t possible, we’ll ensure it goes towards a similar project in the same country or a nearby region. Thanks to our local experience and global outlook, we’re able to direct your generosity where it can make the biggest impact for those in need.
