PennyAppeal News

As Brits, we love to talk about the weather! In fact, many of us will spend over 4 months of our lives speaking about anything and everything weather related. But are we leaving something important out of those conversations?

Freedom of religion is a basic human right that protects the very existence of different kinds of people around the world. It shapes who we are as people. But tragically, this freedom is being taken away from the Uyghur Muslims. Carry on reading to find out how Muslim minorities are being forced to give up a part of their identity and forced to leave their religion, Islam.

Penny Appeal is pleased to confirm the appointment of Monica Blagescu as its interim Director of International Programmes. The move is part of a wider programme of restructuring and capability enhancement currently underway across the organisation.

At the heart of any Islamic community, a mosque can be found. Mosques are as old as Islam itself; they are the beating heart of our community and stand as a physical example of our faith

The UN says that the deadliest place for a woman to be is in her home. Around 140 women are killed every day across the globe by an intimate partner or relative, and 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in the course of a lifetime.

Penny Appeal’s UK team wanted to do something different this winter, which is how they came up with the idea for The Big Orange Hug. “During the festive season, we wanted to do something special,” says UK Programmes Coordinator Sarah Ashraf. “We hope to tackle social isolation and bring people together from all backgrounds and faiths to spend time together."

Penny Appeal is pleased to announce the appointment of Harris Iqbal as their Interim CEO

Every 2 minutes, a person is forced to leave their home due to conflict, persecution or terrorism. Penny Appeal wants to change this.

The international and domestic relief and development charity, Penny Appeal announced that their Chief Executive Officer, Aamer Naeem is stepping down. Aamer lead the Charity for the last 7 years through astonishing growth, from a turnover of a hundred thousand to over £30 Million.

On Human Rights Day, protect women’s rights and put an end to period poverty with Penny Appeal’s Dignity Kits.

When most of us hear the term ‘Domestic Abuse’, we immediately think of physical and sexual violence. But Domestic abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial or psychological – and it’s often a mixture of all of the above

In countries like Turkey, temperatures plummet below zero degrees at night. Many houses and shelters are made with the heat of summer in mind, and that means that the most vulnerable people often find themselves unprotected against the bitter cold. You can donate blankets for the homeless, winter clothes for refugees and essential heating and shelter for families living in poverty through Penny Appeal’s winter appeal.