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March Update | What Did We Do This Month?
See GRF's work completed in March 2025.
March was an especially busy month, as it ran alongside Ramadan. Our team worked hard across the globe, providing nourishing food for iftar, temporary prayer areas and helping communities take part in the spirits of this blessed month.
In This Update:
- - Prayer Areas in Gaza
- - Al-Aqsa Iftar
- - Date Box Distribution
- - Africa, Asia & MENA Food Distribution
- - Road Restoration
Mussallahs (Prayer Areas) in Gaza
With mosques in Gaza damaged or destroyed, worshippers were congregating in the streets and praying among the rubble. We constructed prayer areas (Mussallahs) in Gaza, bringing unity and a place to pray this blessed month. The largest was in Khan Younis and had a maximum capacity of 1,000 worshippers. You can find out more about our Mussallah Construction in Gaza here.
Al-Aqsa Iftar
We are honoured to hold iftar at Al-Aqsa every year and this year, we were able to continue the tradition. Alhamdulillah thanks to your generosity, we opened fasts at the Holy Mosque, providing dates and nourishing meals for iftar.
Date Box Distribution
We believe every Muslim deserves to fulfil the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and open their fast with dates in Ramadan. However, dates are seen as a luxury for many around the globe and are not always accessible. Our team distributed dates to fasting Muslims in Lebanon, helping them to fulfil the Sunnah.
Africa Food Parcels & Iftar Meals
Our teams on the ground distributed food parcels and hot meals in Somalia, Chad and Sudan. Within these areas, many remain affected by poverty and conflict and are at risk of malnutrition. In Sudan, conflict has displaced entire communities, while many Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad in search of safety and are now reliant on external aid. In Somalia, millions face a hunger crisis, without even 1 meal a day.
Asia Hot Meals & Food Parcels
We provided food parcels and hot meals in Afghanistan, Bangladesh (Rohingya refugees) and Pakistan. Many in South Asia face hunger concerns especially due to mass displacement and political instability. GRF provides nourishing meals, granting immediate relief.
MENA Food Parcels & Iftar Meals
GRF delivered food parcels and hot meals in Yemen, Palestine and Lebanon. Throughout these regions, communities face severe concerns and many rely solely on external aid. In Palestine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza causes millions to be without food, while entire communities in Yemen face malnutrition. Meanwhile, Lebanon is host to over a million Syrian and Palestinian refugees who live in difficult conditions.
Restoring Roads in Gaza
As a result of the conflict, roads in Gaza have been severely damaged, making everyday life even more challenging. Our team on the ground has begun an initiative, entering its third phase, to clear the rubble and rebuild key routes, ensuring safe access for ambulances, aid deliveries and individuals in Gaza.
How many people did we support in Ramadan 2025?
Alhamdulillah thanks to your support, we helped communities in need this month. As Ramadan fell alongside March, we distributed iftar, food parcels and more essentials. You can find out how many people GRF supported in Ramadan here. For more information about the work we do or to get involved, whether that's through fundraising, attending a deployment or volunteering at events, get in touch with us or follow our Instagram.
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