Request for Sponsorship- ‘Sisters of Africa’ Programme
‘Sisters of Africa’ 2014- with Zain Bhika
Request for Sponsorship- ‘Sisters of Africa’ Programme
The Masakhane Girls’ Committee was formed to enrich the lives of the teenage girls who attend the Verulam Islamic Institute (VII). Just as the word ‘masakhane’ suggests, enrichment is offered to develop the young women in all aspects and is ongoing. One of the programmes arranged annually by the Masakhane Girls’ Committee is held in Ramadaan which brings together about 600 females of different ages to spend time together sharing their common sisterhood. The programme brings sisters from organizations like WAMY, VII, As Salaam, South Coast Madressa, Islamic Guidance, Escourt Islamic Centre, Ihsaan Girls College, Phoenix Muslim School , Inhlazatshe Independant School Islamic High schools in Durban , as well as members of the community together to celebrate their common sisterhood.
The programme this year will be held in May as the schools will be closed during Ramadaan. This year, the girls will be treated to a unique opportunity of a live ‘Zain Bhika Show” – FREE OF CHARGE –
Alhumdulillah, this is part of Brother Zain’s Social Responsibility Portfolio , marking his 20th anniversary , whereby he will be embarking on a country wide tour to launch his ” Celebrating 20yrs DVD’. Brother Zain has released a song titled ‘Sizomkonzu’Allah” which he performed with girls from the Verulam Islamic Institute.
‘Sisters of Africa-2014’will take place on Friday 2 May 2014, 8:30-13:00- NMJ Islamic Centre-Morningside, Durban.
The generously sponsored gifts, food and other items to the ‘Sisters of Africa Programme- 2013’ brought great joy and was appreciated by the 600 young ladies from disadvantaged communities.
Our hope Insha Allah is for the disadvantaged participants in ‘Sisters of Africa-2014’ to once again receive food hampers generously sponsored by the public.
An invitation is extended to female members of the public to assist with packing of hampers or in any other way which makes an event of this nature successful.
Sponsorships can be forwarded in the form of perishables, non perishables as well as cash (Zakaat and Lillah-also accepted).
Banking Account will be made available soon.
Section 18A exemption certificates can be arranged should this be required
Please email forward queries regarding this to Jamilah@telkomsa.net or alternatively fax to 0866107617
We would like to prepare 800 food packs this year.
Please note that if you are unable to donate 800 of an item, you are welcome to donate as many as is possible -the balance will be sourced elsewhere.
FOR FOOD PACKS: – Drinks – Juice / Cool Drinks / Milkshakes / Water
Meal -Chicken Pieces/ Burger / Hot Dogs / Pizzas / Savoury
Treats – Sweets / Chocolates / Chips / Biscuits / Cakes
Healthy Option – Fruit
Please contact:
Khadija Lockhat – 082 555 1431 Aneesa Asmal – 083 282 4176
Ruwaida Vawda – 084 586 7789 Jamilah Vahed – 084 764 4496
Salma Vahed – 072 256 3907 Hajra Moolla – 082 786 6006
Your contributions will Insha Allah be of benefit to these teenagers for a long time to come. There is some way each of you can be part of this initiative.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Every Muslim has to give in charity.” The people then asked: “(But what) if someone has nothing to give, what should he do?” The Prophet replied: “He should work with his hands and benefit himself and also give in charity (from what he earns).” The people further asked: “If he cannot find even that?” He replied: “He should help the needy who appeal for help.” Then the people asked: “If he cannot do (even) that?” The Prophet said finally: “Then he should perform good deeds and keep away from evil deeds, and that will be regarded as charitable deeds.”- Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 524
