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Food Aid and Hope: One Ummah Foundation in Barawa

Barawa, a coastal town in Somalia, is home to many families facing severe poverty and food shortages. In this dire situation, One Ummah Foundation (OUF) has been at the forefront, delivering much-needed support to uplift those in need. OUF is providing much-needed food assistance to hundreds of families living in the Barawa Camp.


Families sitting outside Barawa camp, enduring hardship and poverty.
Families in Barawa camp facing daily struggles for survival

Lack of Food in Barawa: A Struggle for Survival


Families in the Barawa Camp face unimaginable hardships due to a lack of basic necessities, especially food. With the economy struggling and resources scarce, many families find it difficult to feed their children and loved ones. Every day is a battle to find enough to eat, and the situation is becoming increasingly dire.


OUF's Life-Changing Support


One Ummah Foundation has been consistently supporting the families in Barawa, Somalia, especially those living in the camp, who continue to suffer from a lack of food. The foundation has always been there for these vulnerable communities, providing essential food rations like rice, flour, sugar, and cooking oil. Through its ongoing efforts, OUF has enabled hundreds of families to meet their basic needs, helping them survive and sustain themselves in the face of hardship.


One Ummah Foundation volunteers distributing food to families in Barawa, Somalia.
One Ummah Foundation volunteers providing essential food aid to families in need in Barawa, Somalia

One Ummah Foundation's Past Efforts in Barawa


One Ummah Foundation supported Barawa through several impactful initiatives. One notable effort was providing vital support to a single mother of three young children facing unimaginable hardships, by the construction of a two-room container house with an attached bathroom, offering the family a safe and dignified living space.


In addition to supporting mothers, OUF was at the forefront of relief efforts during times of adversity, delivering essential aid such as food, tents, tarps, clean water, and toiletries to the community. The foundation also distributed crucial food supplies to households in Barawa, including sugar, cooking oil, flour, and rice, helping to alleviate food insecurity and ensure families had access to these basic staples.


Furthermore, OUF focused on building essential infrastructure, such as constructing bathrooms and distributing tarps in internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps, significantly improving living conditions and sanitation for displaced families. These combined efforts brought much-needed stability and hope to the people of Barawa.


How You Can Help


Your continued support can make a huge difference in the lives of the families in Barawa, Somalia. Every donation, no matter the size, goes towards providing food, water, and other essential supplies to those in need. Together, we can ensure that no family goes to sleep hungry.


“Whoever saves a life, it is as if they have saved all of humanity.”

Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:32


By donating today, you help OUF continue its work of alleviating hunger and providing hope for the future.

 

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