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Nine years ago, CAI took responsibility for approximately 120 Rohingya orphans who had fled the killing fields of Myanmar with their surviving mothers and found themselves trapped in the sprawling hellhole refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. I have written extensively about my experiences with the Rohingyas and their inhumane treatment by the Myanmar army. […]
The Forgotten Rohingya Refugees The care and education of 120 Rohingya refugee orphans by CAI in Cox’s Bazaar in Bangladesh continues for the 9th consecutive year. These circa 1 million plus Rohingyas have largely been forgotten, with most mainstream NGO having departed. CAI donors support 120 orphans, providing complete daily care, including education, under challenging […]
Oh, For The Love Of Gutka My flight to Mumbai via Dubai is touch-and-go, as Emirates will, understandably, cancel flights at the slightest whiff of impending danger. The on-and-off threats of wiping out civilizations and counter-threats of dire reprisals can be daunting for any airline plying in and out of the turbulent Gulf region. We […]
Sakina Girls Home – Zanzibar, Tanzania These twenty orphans came to the Sakina Girls Home when they were four or five years old. Now, after more than seven years of quality donor care and educational opportunities, they are typical teenagers who aspire to succeed and build a better future, thanks to the dedicated donors who […]
2026 Hajj Qurbaani – Last Chance The annual animal hajj qurbaani project is now open. CAI will distribute meat and skin to poor families worldwide on the day of Eid. Orders and payment must be made by May 22, 2026. Any payments made after this date cannot guarantee that an animal will be sacrificed on […]
Hajj Qurbaani – 2026 The annual animal hajj qurbaani project is now open. CAI will distribute meat and skin to poor families worldwide on the day of Eid. Orders and payment must be made by May 22, 2026. Any payments made after this date cannot guarantee that an animal will be sacrificed on Eid day. […]
Baneen Maternity Clinic Opens The Baneen Maternity Clinic, which serves impoverished mothers-to-be in the remote area of Manakara, Madagascar, opened its doors on April 5, 2026. The opening was attended by Colonel Gervais, High Advisor to the Refoundation from Antananarivo, along with other senior government officials. 55 expectant mothers were checked on the day of […]
Because Emirates Airlines deems its African destinations unimportant and ignores flights to/from the continent, despite my confirmed booking with them, I must detour from Antananarivo, Madagascar, to Port Lois, Mauritius, Mumbai, and Singapore for my destination in Manila and Zamboanga City, Philippines, flying multiple airlines. Emirates flights to most other non-African destinations are back to […]
Protein For Children One of the many nutrition programs CAI offers for poor children in remote areas is protein feeding. CAI regularly provides poor families in several African countries, Afghanistan, and Yemen with raw chicken or beef. The poor children, who often lack sufficient protein, greatly benefit from this program. Sharing some photos of the […]
Zakat Fitr 2026 – Last Call As in the past 27 years, CAI will distribute Zakat Fitr to the eligible poor in nine countries this year. The recommended amount per person is US$14. Remember to contribute the funds as a loan and then convert the intention on Eid day to Zakat. Donate by: Clicking here […]
