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Alleviating Poverty: Provide the Gift of Shelter

Imagine the joy of giving a safe, secure home to a family in need. In many areas, poverty forces families to live in unsafe and inadequate conditions. Our mission is to change this by offering dignified housing solutions and essential amenities. From one-bedroom homes to larger accommodations for growing families, our projects provide more than just shelter—they create a foundation for a better future. We also cater to special needs, such as constructing accessible washrooms for individuals with disabilities, ensuring everyone can live with dignity. Additionally, clean water is a fundamental necessity, and we strive to provide it through various water pumps and wells, particularly in water-scarce regions like Africa and rural areas of Pakistan. By donating to these initiatives, you can make a direct impact, offering not just a home, but hope for a brighter, more stable future. Join us in our mission to alleviate poverty and provide the gift of shelter to those who need it most.

Time:

8:00 am to 12:30 pm

Date:

20 December, 2022

Category:

Health, Medical

Location:

Broklyn, New York

Housing Crisis in Pakistan: The Struggle of Landowners to Build Safe Homes

Housing Shortage

Pakistan faces a severe housing shortage, with an estimated backlog of 10 million housing units, significantly affecting the low-income population.

Inadequate Housing Conditions

Pakistan is grappling with a serious housing crisis, facing a backlog of approximately 10 million housing units. This shortage greatly impacts low-income communities.

Land Ownership and Construction Challenges

Many low-income families in Pakistan own land but are unable to build homes due to the high costs of construction materials and limited access to affordable financing options.

Vulnerable Populations

A large segment of the population, especially in rural areas, resides in substandard housing. This situation is worsened by limited access to resources and infrastructure, making it even more difficult for them to enhance their living conditions.

Economic Constraints

The rising cost of living combined with low incomes makes it difficult for many families to save for home construction, even if they own land. This financial obstacle continues the cycle of inadequate housing and poverty.

Struggles of Widows and Orphans When it Comes to Building Their Homes

Limited Financial Resources

Widows and orphans frequently struggle to find the financial means to build homes after losing their primary breadwinner. They often depend on insufficient social welfare or charitable support, which falls short of covering housing costs.

Lack of Access to Credit

Widows and orphans often do not have a stable income or assets, preventing them from qualifying for loans or financing options that could assist in building or purchasing homes. This lack of access to credit further restricts their ability to obtain adequate housing.

Legal and Property Issues

Widows and orphans often encounter legal challenges when trying to assert their property rights. They may face inheritance disputes or lack the necessary documentation to establish ownership, complicating their efforts to secure land for construction.

Social and Cultural Barriers

Widows often encounter social stigmas and cultural barriers that limit their participation in economic activities and their ability to assert their rights. This societal marginalization restricts their access to the resources necessary for building homes.

High Costs of Construction

The expense of building materials and labor is often too high for widows and orphans, particularly when they lack adequate savings or financial support. This economic challenge is further intensified by inflation and increasing prices in the construction sector.

Building Futures: Ark Relief’s Homes for Poor Families Programme

At Ark Relief, we believe that a safe and secure home is essential for a brighter future. Our “Homes for Poor Families” programme is committed to providing vital housing solutions for the most vulnerable, including widows, orphans, and low-income families in Pakistan. Through this initiative, we construct affordable and dignified homes, ensuring families have a stable environment to live and thrive.

Our programme goes beyond providing shelter; it restores hope and dignity. We focus on building safe, durable houses equipped with basic amenities. For widows and orphans facing legal, financial, and social challenges, our support includes assistance with property rights, access to resources, and community support to help them secure and maintain their homes.

By supporting Ark Relief’s Homes for Poor Families programme, you can make a lasting difference. Together, we can offer more than just shelter; we can provide a new beginning for those in need. Join us in creating a future where every family has the chance to live with security, dignity, and hope.

Quran on Caring for Widows and Orphans

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:220)

“And they ask you about the orphans. Say, ‘Improving their condition is best, and if you mix your affairs with theirs – they are your brothers. And Allah knows the corrupter from the amender. And if Allah had willed, He could have put you in difficulty. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.’”

Surah An-Nisa (4:10)

“Indeed, those who devour the property of orphans unjustly are only consuming into their bellies fire. And they will be burned in a Blaze.”

Hadith on Caring for Widows and Orphans

Sahih Al-Bukhari (Volume 7, Book 64, Hadith 279)

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “The one who looks after a widow or a poor person is like a Mujahid (warrior) who fights for Allah’s cause, or like him who performs prayers all the night and fasts all the day.”

Sahih Muslim (Book 42, Hadith 7108)

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,” (putting his index and middle fingers together).

Save Lives with Your Sadaqah & Zakat

We are a UK-based international charity dedicated to relief and development. Guided by Islamic principles of compassion, generosity, and selflessness, our mission is to alleviate poverty and suffering globally. We operate under a 100% Zakat Policy, ensuring that every penny of your Zakat goes directly to those affected by poverty, conflict, and natural disasters.

Before contributing to our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Project, Food Appeal, Water Appeal, Gaza Emergency Appeal, Syria Emergency Appeal, Pakistan Floods Appeal, or any other Emergency Appeal, please remember to make the intention that your donation is for the sake of Allah first and to assist your fellow Muslim brothers and sisters second. This intention is crucial, as every act of worship we perform as Muslims should be done for the sake of Allah.

In addition to our emergency appeals, we are engaged in several remarkable projects that, Insha’Allah, will bring prosperity to many Muslim families around the world. You can donate your Sadaqah and Zakat to initiatives such as Build a Masjid, Livelihoods for the Poor, Sponsor a Widow, Sponsor an Orphan, Sponsor a Nikah, Donate a Sewing Machine, or support education projects by sponsoring a Hafiz, sponsoring a child’s education, or assisting young people in university and Islamic studies. Donate with confidence; Insha’Allah, every penny of your contribution is your Amanah, and we will strive to use it for those in need.

Every year, Muslims celebrate two significant seasons: Ramadan and the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. During these blessed times, we focus our efforts on pleasing Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى through good deeds. At Ark Relief, we provide you with a platform to engage in a vital act of worship: charity. In Ramadan, you can donate to the Ramadan Food Appeal, Ramadan Zakat Appeal, contribute your Fidyah, provide your Fitrana, and pay your Kaffarah for breaking an oath or fast, especially during the blessed nights of Laylatul Qadr. In Dhul Hijjah, we assist you in fulfilling your duty of performing Qurbani. Whatever cause you choose, do so with confidence, Insha’Allah.