Hope Growing from the Dry Earth In the serene hills of Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, behind Jamia Khadim ul Haramain Masjid, rows of young saplings stretch toward the sky. Their roots cling to the rocky soil, silently praying for rain. For months, the region has faced unusual dryness, threatening the survival of these trees — each...
When a Child’s Cry Echoes Through the Valleys We met Ayaan in the Leepa Valley, a small boy of seven with bright eyes dulled by fever. His mother told us that it had been four days since the infection began. They had no doctor, no medicine, and no way to reach the nearest hospital, which...
Kashmir Welfare Foundation is pleased to announce its live Ramadan Radio Charity Appeal schedule for Ramadan 2025. This year, we have an exciting lineup of radio appeals and fundraising events to support our charitable efforts during the blessed month of Ramadan. Live Radio Appeals We will be broadcasting our charity appeals live on the following...
Announcing Our Partnership with Radio Ikhlas Our 2025 Media Partner for Events and Appeals: Radio Ikhlas We are delighted to announce that Radio Ikhlas in Derby will be our official media partner for all events and appeals in 2025! This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Kashmir Welfare Foundation as we work together to amplify...
The Sunset That Changed Everything As the golden sun dips behind the mountains of Neelum Valley, 9-year-old Mariam waits quietly beside a small oil lamp. Her mother, Rukhsana, has set out two plates on the floor: one with a single date and another with a cup of water. The faint sound of the Maghrib adhan...
A Widow’s Dua in the Night In the quiet outskirts of Muzaffarabad, a mother kneels on a woven prayer mat as the lantern flickers beside her. Her name is Nasreen, a widow raising three young children in a one-room home made of stone and tin. She whispers, “Ya Allah, grant us ease this Ramadan.” Her...
A Mother’s Preparation for Ramadan In the mountain village of Leepa Valley, a mother, a daughter and a wife, Farzana rises before dawn. Her home is quiet except for the soft crackle of a wood stove and the whispers of her children sleeping under a single blanket. Farzana prays for hope in the month of...
A Night of Mercy, Light and Forgiveness In the serene mountains of Neelum Valley, the night sky glows with a thousand stars. Inside a modest home, Razia, a widow and mother of three, sits by a small lantern. Her children are asleep, and her worn prayer mat lies open before her. It is Shab-e-Barat —...
A Mother’s Prayer Beneath the Night of Power In the heart of Muzaffarabad, the moonlight dances gently across the rooftops. Inside a modest one-room home, Nafeesa, a widowed mother of four, sits by a flickering lantern. Her children are asleep, and her prayer mat is soaked with silent tears. It is Laylatul Qadr — the...
When Regret Turns Into Redemption In the quiet corners of Muzaffarabad, the call to Maghrib echoes through the valleys. Families gather to break their fasts, sharing humble plates of rice and lentils. But not every home has this comfort. In a small clay house at the edge of Kotli, a widow named Fatima lights her...
