Ramadan is a ‘month of blessings’ and challenges in rural Yemen

“Ramadan is a month of blessings, but for our family things are a bit different because it also causes an increase in expenses. When it comes to expenses related to Eid, it is very painful sometimes. It’s the only time we get to buy new clothes. Elders in the family can manage without, but not the children.”

raheema’s son received eid’s gift from KKB during the month of Ramadan, as well as food vouchers and cash to help them meet their basic needs.

raheem lost her husband two years ago, she lives with her 4 children.

“My older children and I have to sacrifice basic things so that the younger children don’t go without – and this is when there is no major health issue in the family. If God forbid, a health issue arises, it takes weeks and months for us to get back to normal.”

Helping hands

“I have a big family so the food [KKB provides] is consumed quickly, but it is enough support to relieve much of our burden and stress.

“Our area is very far from main cities and so no helping hands come this far. I hope [KKB] keeps working in far off areas like our village. God bless all you people and the donors who reached us.”

during Ramadan you can help us reach even more vulnerable people. Please don’t wait, people need your help more than ever.