MATW Project Ramadan Report May 2020
Transcript of MATW Project Ramadan Report May 2020
MATW ProjectRamadan Report May 2020Annual Food Distribution Program
Compiled and authorised by‘Muslims Around The World Project’ management committee.
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Project SummaryProject PeriodPurposeBeneficiariesFundraising MethodsProject CategoriesProject Locations (map)2020 in a SnapshotMarketing Campaign
Salam.
Ali Banat was born and raised in Sydney,Australia where he led a short but successfullife. He was a self-made business man whohad everything going for him when suddenlyat the age of 29, he was diagnosed with a rareform of cancer and given only 7 months to live.With Ali’s remarkable mindset, he embracedhis illness as a “gift” seizing it as anopportunity to add more meaning to his life.As a result, he founded the MATW Project tohelp eradicate poverty and empower thesecommunities with a more sustainable future.
The inspiring storyof Ali Banat
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On the 20th of April 2020, MATW Project launched our Annual Ramadan Campaign in order to raise funds to feed and support impoverished communities in Togo and Burkina Faso in West Africa and Lebanon. These locations present a significant need for assistance and resources as they face ongoing, extreme poverty, even more so under Covid-19 restrictions. The funds raised were used to source and produce food packs and meals which were distributed in various locations such as Kpoga, Tsevie, Zooti, Kara, Depango, Anye, Zongo and other remote villages in Togo and Burkina Faso, West Africa, as well as Tripoli, Lebanon.
The main objective of our Ramadan Food Distribution Project was to provide poverty-stricken villagers and refugees in parts of West Africa and Lebanon with access to much needed food supplies during the month of Ramadan (fasting).
The main objective of our Ramadan Food Distribution Project was to provide poverty-stricken villagers and refugees in parts of West Africa (Togo, Burkina Faso) and in Tripoli, Lebanon (Bad Ar-Raml, Bahsas to Manar, Zahriye, Ebbeh, Rass Al Sakher, Khanak and Abu Samra) with access to much needed food supplies during the month of Ramadan (fasting).
The project was initiated in order to prevent thousands of fasting and poverty-stricken villagers from facing extreme poverty throughout the entire month without enough to sustain themselves, especially under increased risks associated with Covid-19 and imposed restrictions.
In light of this, MATW Project’s annual Ramadan food distribution program was launched on the 20th of April 2020. The purpose of this project aligns directly in accordance with the vision and mission of MATW Project to provide aid and assistance to impoverished communities in Africa and around the world.
Our Annual Ramadan Project 2020 was successfully concluded with over 4.2million beneficiaries receiving support and assistance as a result
1: Commencement
The project commenced on the 20th of April 2020 where our Ramadan Campaign was launched online in order to raise funds for the food distribution program.
2: Implementation
The initial stage of preparation began immediately, while the food distribution stage commenced at the start of Ramadan on the 24th of April 2020.
3: Completion
The project successfully reached completion on the 26th of May 2020, after Eid ul Fitr celebrations.
Project Summary Purpose
Project Period
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Bismillah
Kpoga
Tsevie
Burkina Faso
Zooti
Anye
Depango
Zongo
Cinkassie
Kara
Other Locations
TOTAL
20,000
9,000
11,000
8,000
3,500
1,100
9,700
3,200
4,000
2,800
72,300
51,200
22,000
46,700
32,000
18,000
6,800
28,000
8,300
11,000
10,770
234,770
LocationProjected
BeneficiariesActual
Beneficiaries
AFRICAEbbah
Abu Samra
Zahriye
Rass Al Sakher
Bahsas To Manar
Khanak
Hai Al-Akukh
Saaf Al Blaat
Sahet Al Deftar
James Al Mowalak
Kaber Zayne
Bab Al Raml
TOTAL (Tripoli)
450
100
950
500
13,000
10,000
2,000
1,000
5,500
850
8,000
3,400
45,950
700
350
1,400
700
18,600
17,050
4,900
2,100
7,000
1,400
13,950
6,200
74,350
Location ProjectedBeneficiaries
ActualBeneficiaries
LEBANON
2020 RAMADAN REPORT
Over 4.2million nutritious meals were distributed to poverty-stricken families and individuals (including widows and orphans) throughout the 35-day project period with an average of 8,800 per day.
Beneficiaries
TOTAL BENEFICIARIESPLANNED: 180,000ACTUAL: 309,100DAILY: 8,800
PROJECT FUNDRAISING METHODOLOGIES
Regular posts on social media via Facebook and Instagram were used to raise funds for our 2020 Ramadan Projects. These included actual footage of the preparation and distribution of the food program on the ground in Africa and Lebanon.
On the 15th of May 2020, MATW Project’s 2nd Annual Ramadan Live Fundraiser was broadcasted online to various locations all over the world. The 3-hour long broadcast saw over $250,000 AUD raised for various MATW projects collectively.
Flyers advertising our food distribution program and projects were distributed in Sydney and Melbourne throughout the month. Given that the project was launched during
the month of Ramadan, the local Muslim community were naturally inclined to donate to charitable projects, and many relied on MATW Project to utilise their donations effectively and efficiently in support of those most in need.
During the month of Ramadan, funds were raised at various local business locations in and around Sydney where donors were able to donate at their convenience when purchasing essential items under Covid-19 restrictions.
During the month of Ramadan, funds were raised at various local business locations in and around Sydney where donors were able to donate at their convenience when purchasing essential items under Covid-19 restrictions.
Online Live Fundraiser Event and Call Centre
Flyers & BannersWalk-in Donors
Local Business Donation Locations
Local Business Donation Locations
RAMADAN APPEAL
Various fundraising methods were implemented in order to successfully fund our Annual Ramadan Project 2020 – outlined below:
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RAMADAN PROJECT CATEGORIES
Food Packs Iftar Meals ZakatOrphan Eid Gifts
Africa - $80 AUD
Each pack provided a family of 5 with groceries for 30 days.
Lebanon - $50 AUD
Each pack provides a local or refugee family of 6 with groceries for 30 days.
Our team distributed over 46,954 food packs in West Africa and approximately 4,450 food packs in Lebanon, with an estimated total number of beneficiaries exceeding 4.2million!
Masjid Iftar - $300 AUD
Each Masjid Iftar donation aimed at providing approximately 150 people with a hot meal, water and fruit at a local Masjid (Community Centre). Under Covid-19 restrictions, these were distributed in the form of food packs.
Single Iftar - $4 AUD
Provided a poverty-stricken person with a hot meal, clean water, fresh dates and fruit.
Zakat Al Fitr - $12 AUD (per person)Zakat Al Maal - 2.5% of annual earnings
Obligatory charitable donations to provide food to those in need and annual contributions calculated according to one’s wealth were collected to provide assistance to MATW Project beneficiaries.
$35 AUD
Each orphan Eid pack sponsored provided an orphan child in Togo or Lebanon with a new pair of shoes, clothes and a small gift for Eid celebrations.
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2020 IN A SNAPSHOT
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Lebanon
Ghana, Togo & Benin.
LebanonLebanon
BeirutBeirut
TripoliTripoli
TogoTogo
BeninBenin
GhanaGhana
One of over 130 food packs were distributed at Kara village Masjid/Community Centre (Togo)
Iftar meals being served at a local Masjid/Community Centre in Burkina Faso
Iftar meals being served at MATW Project’s village Community Centre in Kpoga
LOCATION OF OPERATIONS
2020 IN A SNAPSHOT
Eid Festivities with our Zooti Centre orphans. Orphans receiving Eid Gift Pack donations
Iftar meals being served to our orphans at the MATW Project Zooti Centre.
Food Packs being distributed in remote villag-es in Togo, Africa
An MATW orphan being gifted with her Eid Gifts by our field agent, “Hajj” Mohamad Sultan
Food Packs Distribution in Lebanon (May 2020)
Food Packs being Distributed to thousands of villagers who attended Eid Festivities at our MATW Project Beach village in Kpoga in Togo, Africa
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MARKETING CAMPAIGNDigital Banners& Social Media
Print & Media
Donor Details:
Name: ...............................................................................
Email: ................................................................................
Mobile: ..............................................................................
Thank you...and Ramadan Mubarak!
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2020 Ramadan Project Selection:
Single Food PackZakat Al FitrEid Gift PackFamily Food Pack
x ....... @ $4 = $ ..............x ....... @ $12 = $ ..............x ....... @ $35 = $ ..............x ....... @ $80 = $ ..............
TOTAL DONATION OF: $......................
Single Food PackZakat Al FitrEid Gift PackFamily Food Pack
x ....... @ $4 = $ ..............x ....... @ $12 = $ ..............x ....... @ $35 = $ ..............x ....... @ $80 = $ ..............
TOTAL DONATION OF: $......................
MATW Ramadan Projects 2020
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