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International Literacy Day 2023

I am so happy to be a part of our islamic charity team and to share with you some insights about International Literacy Day. This is a special day that celebrates the importance of reading and writing for everyone, especially for those who are less fortunate and face many challenges in their lives. As a Muslim, I believe that literacy is not only a skill but also a blessing from Allah, who revealed the Quran as a guidance and a mercy for mankind. In this article, I will tell you more about the origin, purpose, and significance of International Literacy Day, and how we as an Islamic charity can contribute to this noble cause.

What is International Literacy Day?

International Literacy Day is a global observance that was declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1966. It is celebrated every year on September 8 to raise awareness and remind people of the importance of literacy as a human right and as a foundation for lifelong learning. According to UNESCO, literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.

Why is International Literacy Day important?

International Literacy Day is important because it reminds us of the challenges and opportunities that exist in the world of literacy. Despite the progress made in recent decades, there are still millions of people who lack basic literacy skills. According to UNESCO, at least 773 million adults and 258 million children were illiterate in 2020. Most of them live in developing countries, where they face poverty, discrimination, violence, and exclusion. Illiteracy affects not only individuals but also communities and societies. It limits people’s access to information, education, health, employment, justice, and democracy. It also hinders people’s ability to cope with the changing and complex demands of the modern world.

On the other hand, International Literacy Day also celebrates the achievements and benefits of literacy. Literacy empowers people to improve their lives and their communities. It enables people to acquire knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that are essential for personal and professional development. It also fosters social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, peace, and sustainability. Literacy is a key driver for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are a set of 17 global goals that aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.

What is the theme of International Literacy Day 2023?

The theme of International Literacy Day 2023 is “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies”. This theme reflects the current challenges and opportunities that we face in a rapidly changing world. We live in an era of globalization, digitalization, migration, urbanization, environmental degradation, and social unrest. These changes affect our lives in many ways and require us to adapt and learn new skills and competencies. Literacy is a crucial tool that can help us navigate these changes and create positive outcomes for ourselves and others.

The theme of International Literacy Day 2023 also highlights the role of literacy in promoting inclusion, peace, and sustainability. These are three core values that are essential for building harmonious and prosperous societies that respect human dignity and diversity. As Muslims, we believe that these values are also aligned with our faith and teachings. Islam teaches us to seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave, to respect all people regardless of their race or religion, to promote justice and peace among ourselves and others, and to care for the environment as a trust from Allah.

How can we as an Islamic charity support International Literacy Day?

As an Islamic charity team, we have a great opportunity and responsibility to support International Literacy Day and its objectives. We can do this by:

Raising awareness about the importance of literacy among our donors, beneficiaries, partners, and communities. We can use various platforms such as social media, newsletters, blogs, podcasts, webinars, etc., to share information, stories, resources, and best practices related to literacy.
Providing financial support to literacy projects that target the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in society. We can donate or fundraise for organizations that work on literacy education for children, women, refugees, minorities, prisoners, etc., who often face multiple barriers to access quality education.
Volunteering or mentoring for literacy initiatives that aim to improve literacy skills among adults or youth. We can offer our time or expertise to help individuals or groups who want to learn how to read or write better or who want to improve their digital or financial literacy skills.
Participating or organizing literacy events or activities that celebrate or promote literacy in our local or global context. We can join or host book clubs, reading circles, writing workshops, storytelling sessions,

poetry slams, book fairs, literacy festivals, etc., that can inspire or motivate us and others to enjoy and appreciate the power of words and stories.

I hope this article has given you some insights and ideas about International Literacy Day and how we as an Islamic charity can support this noble cause. I invite you to join me and our team in celebrating and promoting literacy for a world in transition. Together, we can make a difference and build the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies. May Allah bless you and guide you always.

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International Day of Charity and Our Islamic Charity

International Day of Charity is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a global call to action. As members of Our Islamic Charity, we feel its significance daily, as we strive to better the lives of those in need. We’re not just doing it because we’ve been asked to; we’re doing it because, for us, it’s a manifestation of our faith and commitment to humanity.

Introduction
International Day of Charity is an annual United Nations international observance held on September 5th each year. Here are some key things to know about the International Day of Charity:

Purpose: The day aims to raise awareness about the role of charity in societies around the world and mobilize action in support of charitable causes. It highlights the importance of charity work for vulnerable groups.
Origins: The International Day of Charity was proposed by the Holy See in 2012 to honor St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who dedicated her life to serving the poor and destitute. The UN General Assembly officially recognized the day in 2017.
Significance: The day celebrates charity and philanthropy as a universal value that transcends cultural, political and religious boundaries. It recognizes that charity has the power to positively transform lives and build a more just, equitable and inclusive world for all.

An Intimate Conversation on Charity
Think about this for a moment: you’re walking through a lush, green orchard under a bright, sunny sky. The trees are heavy with ripe, juicy fruits, and the air is filled with their sweet fragrance. Now, imagine that you are not alone in the orchard. There’s a friend with you, someone who’s hungry and doesn’t have the means to get the fruit. What would you do?

If you’re like the majority of us, you’d probably share some of the fruits without a second thought. Why? Because it’s the human thing to do. It’s an instinctual response to alleviate the hunger of your friend. In the same vein, that’s what charity is all about, and this is the core of the message we want to share with everyone on International Day of Charity.

The Islamic Perspective on Charity
In Islam, charity, or ‘Sadaqah,’ holds a special place. It’s not merely about giving money or material possessions. It’s a broader concept that encompasses acts of kindness, time spent helping others, and even a friendly smile shared. It’s about creating ripples of goodness that can touch the lives of others in profound ways.

Every time we help a child get an education, provide medical aid to a sick person, or bring food to a starving family, we’re not just doing a good deed; we’re living our faith. It’s like planting a seed in the orchard of humanity and watching it grow into a tree that gives shade and fruits to others.

Our Role on International Day of Charity
International Day of Charity is an opportunity to amplify our efforts and spread this message of love, compassion, and giving. It’s a day when we, as a part of Our Islamic Charity, redouble our commitment to serve humanity.

We invite you to join us in this endeavour. Whether it’s by donating, volunteering, or just spreading the word, every effort counts. After all, as the saying goes, “Many hands make light work.”

In this spirit, let’s make every day a day of charity, a day of giving, and a day of love. Let’s turn our orchard of humanity into a garden of Eden that blooms with kindness and compassion. Because in the end, that’s what charity is all about. It’s not just about giving; it’s about making a difference.

So, on this International Day of Charity, let’s pledge to make that difference. Not because we have to, but because we want to. After all, a world with more charity is a world with more love, more compassion, and ultimately, more humanity. And isn’t that the kind of world we all want to live in?

In this way, we can ensure that the essence of International Day of Charity isn’t confined to 24 hours but is carried forward every day, through every act of kindness we extend to our fellow human beings. Remember, every act of charity, no matter how small, is like a fruit in the orchard of humanity. Let’s fill our orchard with an abundance of such fruits. After all, charity begins at home, but it shouldn’t end there.

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Children with Disabilities

Children with Disabilities: Empathy, Rights, and Inclusion
Hello there, dear friend! Let’s embark on an important conversation today, one that needs our undivided attention and empathy. We’re delving into the rights of children with disabilities, and our role in ensuring they enjoy the same freedoms and opportunities as every other child.

The Foundation: Understanding Disability
Firstly, it’s important to understand what we mean when we say ‘disability’. It’s not a character flaw, a punishment, or a shortcoming. It’s simply a different way of experiencing the world. Children with disabilities may face challenges in certain areas, but they also possess unique talents, abilities, and perspectives that enrich our society.

Our faith teaches us the value of each individual, and that every child is a gift from Allah, deserving of love, respect, and inclusion. So, when we talk about the rights of children with disabilities, we’re not just discussing legalities – we’re talking about a fundamental truth of our faith and humanity.

The Rights
So, what are these rights we’re talking about? Well, they’re the same rights that every child should enjoy. The right to education, to participate in social, cultural, and recreational activities, to access healthcare, to live in a safe and supportive environment, and most importantly, the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Our role, as individuals, communities, and as an Islamic charity, is to ensure that these rights are not just theoretical, but are actually realized in the lives of children with disabilities. It’s about breaking down barriers, both physical and attitudinal, that stand in the way of these children achieving their fullest potential.

The Role We Play: Small Steps, Big Impact
So, how do we do this? It can be as simple as treating a child with a disability with the same kindness and respect as you would any other child. It’s about listening to their needs, their hopes, and their dreams, and doing what we can to help them achieve those dreams.

It’s about advocating for inclusive education, where children with disabilities learn alongside their peers. It’s about ensuring our public spaces are accessible, our healthcare is inclusive, and our attitudes are accepting.

Remember, this is not charity, it’s about justice. It’s about recognizing that children with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else and doing our part to ensure they can exercise those rights.

So, dear friend, as we continue our journey of faith and service, let’s remember to carry this message of empathy, rights, and inclusion with us. Let’s strive to create a world where every child, regardless of ability, is valued, respected, and included. After all, isn’t that the essence of our faith, and indeed, our shared humanity?

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Physical Medicine

Physical Medicine for Elderly People and People with Physical Problems and Disabilities: Why Our Islamic Charity Cares

As an Islamic charity, we care deeply about the well-being and dignity of all people, especially those who are vulnerable and in need. One of the groups that we serve and support are elderly people and people with physical problems and disabilities. These are people who have conditions that affect their muscles, bones, joints, nerves, or other parts of their body. These are people who have suffered injuries or trauma, such as fractures, sprains, strains, burns, or wounds. These are people who have chronic diseases or disorders, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, or stroke. These are people who have congenital or developmental abnormalities, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or scoliosis. These are people who have undergone surgery or amputation, such as joint replacement, mastectomy, or limb removal. These are people who have aging-related problems, such as falls, fractures, or dementia.

These are people who need physical medicine.

What is Physical Medicine?
Physical medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of physical impairments and disabilities. Physical medicine can help people who have conditions that affect their muscles, bones, joints, nerves, or other parts of their body. Physical medicine can involve various methods and techniques, such as:

Physical therapy: This is the use of exercises, massage, heat, cold, electricity, ultrasound, or other physical agents to improve the function and movement of the body.
Occupational therapy: This is the use of activities, devices, or adaptations to help people perform their daily tasks and roles.
Speech therapy: This is the use of exercises, games, or devices to help people improve their communication and swallowing skills.
Prosthetics and orthotics: These are the use of artificial limbs or braces to replace or support missing or damaged body parts.
Assistive technology: These are the use of devices or systems to help people with disabilities perform tasks that they otherwise could not do.

Physical medicine can benefit people in many ways, such as:

Reducing pain and inflammation
Increasing strength and endurance
Improving balance and coordination
Enhancing flexibility and range of motion
Preventing or delaying disability
Promoting health and wellness

How Does Our Islamic Charity Provide Physical Medicine?
As an Islamic charity, we provide physical medicine to elderly people and people with physical problems and disabilities in various ways. Some of the ways that we provide physical medicine are:

Medical camps: We organize regular medical camps in different areas where we offer free physical examinations and treatments to the needy. We also distribute medicines and supplies to the patients.
Mobile clinics: We operate mobile clinics that travel to remote or rural areas where access to health care is limited or unavailable. We provide basic physical services and referrals to the local residents.
Home visits: We conduct home visits where we offer personalized physical services and care to the patients who cannot travel to our facilities. We also monitor their progress and follow up with them regularly.
Equipment donation: We donate equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, canes, hearing aids, glasses, or dentures to the patients who need them. We also train them on how to use them properly.

These are some examples of how we provide physical medicine to elderly people and people with physical problems and disabilities. We always try to do it with compassion and professionalism,
as we believe that they are our brothers and sisters in humanity.

How Can You Support Our Physical Medicine Project?
As you can see, our physical medicine project is a noble and valuable cause that helps many people improve their lives and dignity. However, we cannot do it alone. We need your help to support this project and help us do more for more people.

May Allah accept your support and reward you with the best in this life and the next. Ameen.

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Donation from a Sociological Perspective

Donation from a Sociological Perspective: Why Does a Society Need Charity?

Donation is the act of giving something voluntarily to someone or something in need, without expecting anything in return. Donation can take many forms, such as money, goods, services, time, or blood. Donation can also have many motives, such as altruism, empathy, gratitude, guilt, obligation, or religion.

Donation is not only a personal or individual behavior, but also a social and collective phenomenon. Donation is influenced by various social factors, such as culture, norms, values, beliefs, attitudes, emotions, relationships, networks, groups, organizations, institutions, and systems. Donation also has various social impacts, such as enhancing social cohesion, reducing social inequality, promoting social justice, fostering social change, and improving social well-being.

In this article, we will explore donation from a sociological perspective and answer the question: why does a society need charity?

Donation as a Social Norm
One of the reasons why a society needs charity is because donation is a social norm. A social norm is a rule or expectation that guides the behavior of members of a society. A social norm can be formal or informal, explicit or implicit, prescriptive or proscriptive. A social norm can also be enforced by rewards or sanctions, such as praise or criticism, approval or disapproval, inclusion or exclusion.

Donation is a social norm that encourages people to help others who are less fortunate or in need. Donation is a social norm that reflects the values of generosity, compassion, solidarity, and reciprocity. Donation is a social norm that signals the identity and status of the donor and the recipient. Donation is a social norm that strengthens the bonds and trust between individuals and groups.

Donation as a social norm can vary across different cultures and contexts. For example, some cultures may have more or less expectations of donation than others. Some cultures may have more or less preferences for certain types of donation than others. Some cultures may have more or less rituals or etiquettes for donation than others.

Donation as a social norm can also change over time and space. For example, donation may become more or less prevalent or popular due to historical events or social trends. Donation may become more or less accessible or convenient due to technological innovations or environmental changes. Donation may become more or less diverse or complex due to globalization or differentiation.

Donation as a Social Capital
Another reason why a society needs charity is because donation is a social capital. A social capital is a resource that is derived from the relationships and networks among people. A social capital can be measured by the quantity and quality of the connections and interactions among people. A social capital can also be categorized by the type and level of the relationships and networks among people.

Donation is a social capital that creates and maintains the relationships and networks among people. Donation is a social capital that facilitates the exchange and sharing of information, knowledge, skills, ideas, opinions, values, norms, beliefs, emotions, support, cooperation, collaboration, coordination, and influence among people. Donation is a social capital that generates and distributes the benefits and costs of the relationships and networks among people.

Donation as a social capital can have positive or negative effects on individuals and groups. For example,

Positive effects: Donation can increase the trustworthiness and reputation of the donor and the recipient. Donation can enhance the satisfaction and happiness of the donor and the recipient. Donation can improve the performance and productivity of the donor and the recipient.
Negative effects: Donation can create dependency and obligation between the donor and the recipient. Donation can cause resentment and jealousy among other people who are not involved in the donation. Donation can lead to exploitation and corruption by some people who abuse the donation.

Donation as a social capital can also have different outcomes depending on the type and level of the relationships and networks among people. For example,

Type: Donation can be based on bonding (relationships among people who are similar), bridging (relationships among people who are different), or linking (relationships among people who are unequal) ties.
Level: Donation can be performed at micro (individual), meso (group), or macro (society) levels.

Donation as a Social Movement
A third reason why a society needs charity is because donation is a social movement. A social movement is a collective action that aims to achieve or resist some change in society. A social movement can be motivated by various factors, such as grievances, ideologies, identities, opportunities, or resources.

A social movement can also adopt various strategies, such as protests, campaigns, advocacy, lobbying, or education.

Donation is a social movement that seeks to address some of the problems or issues in society.
Donation is a social movement that expresses some of the values or visions in society.
Donation is a social movement that mobilizes some of the actors or allies in society.
Donation is a social movement that challenges some of the structures or systems in society.

Donation as a social movement can have different scopes and scales. For example,

Scope: Donation can target different domains or sectors in society, such as health, education, environment, human rights, or development.
Scale: Donation can operate at different levels or regions in society, such as local, national, regional, or global.

Donation as a social movement can also have different impacts and outcomes. For example,

Impacts: Donation can affect the awareness, attitudes, behaviors, or policies of the people or institutions in society.
Outcomes: Donation can contribute to the improvement, transformation, or preservation of the conditions or situations in society.

Conclusion

In conclusion, donation is a multifaceted and dynamic phenomenon that has various social dimensions and implications. Donation is a social norm that guides the behavior of members of a society. Donation is a social capital that creates and maintains the relationships and networks among people. Donation is a social movement that seeks to achieve or resist some change in society. Therefore, donation is an essential and valuable aspect of any society that needs charity.

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