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From Rationing  Meals to Weeks of Food Security: Hamida’s Story 

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Some evenings, Hamida’s hardest task was not cooking. It was deciding how little she could serve, and still make it last.  Hamida is 48 and lives in Sana’a, Yemen. Seven years ago, her husband died of cancer. He had worked as a daily wage labourer, and when he passed away, the family’s only income disappeared. Since then, Hamida…
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Lessons from the life of Imam Hassan (as) 

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Ramadan softens the heart.   It reminds us what it feels like to be without – even briefly.   Imam Hassan (as) lived that awareness year-round. His legacy shows us that true leadership feeds people first.  A model of stability Imam Hassan (as) is remembered for patience, wisdom, and generosity.   He knew that hunger steals more than strength – it steals potential.   That’s why he…
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Part 2: Day in the Life of a Field Worker 

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Humanitarian work is often spoken about in numbers—projects completed, families reached, aid delivered—but behind those figures are individuals who quietly document reality, navigate risk, and carry stories from the field to the world. One such individual is a Reporting Officer at The Zahra Trust’s Kabul Office. His work ensures that every act of service is…
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Empowering Volunteers Through First Aid Training 

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In the middle of Arba’een, Ali found himself supporting a visitor who had collapsed.  In July 2025, The Zahra Trust, through its Diwaniyah branch, organised a specialised first aid workshop in collaboration with Al-Qadisiyah University’s College of Pharmacy. The training aimed to equip young healthcare students with practical skills to provide immediate assistance to pilgrims during the Arba’een pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (AS).  Ali, a…
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