PennyAppeal News

By 2020, the number of people aged 60 and older will outnumber children younger than the age of 5. The older population is rapidly growing and with this growth comes some major challenges. Many countries around the world have no form of welfare for the elderly, so thousands of vulnerable men and women go without support in their time of need. Adopt a gran or grandad and help our elders stay healthy and happy, well into their golden years!

On 24th September at 4:02pm in Pakistan, a massive earthquake struck Pakistan-administered Kashmir, resulting in hundreds of injuries, the destruction of homes and vital infrastructure, and the loss of 38 precious lives. 2 hours later, Penny Appeal Pakistan’s Emergency Response team was deployed. Three weeks later, the team have managed to help 1,841 of the most terribly affected people in Kashmir.

This World Food Day, we want to raise awareness of the 800 million people who are starving. These innocent people are in this situation because of war, famine, poverty, displacement or natural disasters – they haven’t got into this situation through any fault of their own. These people deserve to be heard, and they deserve our help. Read more about the hunger crisis, and how you can make a lasting difference to people in need with Penny Appeal.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day 2019 and this year, Penny Appeal are speaking up to raise awareness of mental health issues in our communities and speaking out to let our brothers and sisters know that they are not alone.

World Mental Health Day 2019 champions the importance of educating people around the globe about mental health, raising awareness and breaking the stigma which still surrounds mental health issues

The children of Gaza want to learn, and teachers like Amal Khateeb are making it happen against the odds – with a helping hand from Penny Appeal. Schools in Gaza are underfunded and stretched thin. 94% of schools have a double-shift system, teaching one ‘school’ of students in the morning, and a different group in the afternoon. This means that many children struggle to learn and pass their exams. Recently, funding for schools have been cut even more, putting kid’s education at risk.

In 2018, there were 6,507 suicides in the UK and 352 in the Republic of Ireland; an 11.8% rise from previous years. These statistics are more than just numbers, they’re people, and they can’t go unspoken about any longer. It’s time to stop the stigma that surrounds suicide and open up a dialogue, so we can give the men and women who suffer from suicidal thoughts and tendencies the help they need.

The blessings and benefits that come along with fasting are bountiful and our beloved Prophet (saw) wholeheartedly welcomed each of his fasts in Ramadan and Muharram, encouraging others to do the same. Ibn Abbas (ra) said, “I never saw Allah’s Messenger (saw) so keen to fast any day and give it priority over any other than this day, the day of Ashura, and this month, meaning Ramadan” (Bukhari).

Each and every human and animal on the planet uses 2.5% of fresh water and the truth is, we don’t share it very well. While developed countries tend to waste water, 844 million people in developing countries lack access to safe drinking water.

Information and Inspiration for the blessed month of Muharram.

There are 12 months in the Islamic calendar – but we tend to know more about some months than we do about others. Everybody knows that we fast in Ramadan, and many know about the sacrifice of Dhul Hijjah. Muharram, however, seems to be a bit less well-known. Read this article to open your eyes to the rich history and wonder of the month of Muharram.

Spend 15 minutes with actress and activist, Mehwish Hayat, and you’ll understand exactly why she’s Penny Appeal’s newest Ambassador. Passionate and articulate, Mehwish has recently hit the headlines for advocating for positive representation and peace in Pakistan.