Comfort Aid International

February 13th, 2010

Urgent Appeal – Education Assistance for Destitute Children: CAI is trying hard to find sponsors for about 169 very poor and destitute children at Jafri English School in the slums of Govendhi who cannot meet the USD100 per year tuition fees. Here is an excellent opportunity to invest in a child, 90% Sadaats, whose entire […]

January 30th, 2010

14 Years Accomplishments by CAI: As CAI begins its 15th year of service to humanity, it is appropriate to reflect on its past accomplishments. All these services would not be possible without blessings of Allah (S) and our Aaimas (A) and superb support of our BIG hearted donors. Jazaak’Allah!!! India: A 50 girl’s orphanage constructed […]

January 16th, 2010

New Look Website: Thanks to Rumina Hassan of Orlando FL, CAI has a redesigned website. Please visit www.comfortaid.org and browse through enhanced features, more photos and easier mapping on the new look site. Urgent Appeal – Water and Medicines – Haiti: CAI is spearheading relief to the earthquake disaster victims in Haiti, insha’Allah. There is […]

Corruption most foul…

I am depressed. Not the usual blahs that eat us up once in a while, no-no, this is a bit more serious. Perhaps it is the grimy potholed roads of Mumbai, the beggars or the absolutely chaotic and chocker block traffic that has soured my mood? Or is it the sight of two squatting kids […]

December 25th, 2009

Project Updates Afghanistan Blanket Drive Update: Jazaak’Allah!!! Imam Hussein (A) Elementary and High School Update: Sharing new photos on this very important, exciting project slated to open March 2010, insha’Allah. Please consider investing in this invaluable project that will produce the next generation of Afghans – capable leaders and professionals. Imam Sajjad (A) Clinic in […]

December 5th, 2009

Project Updates Afghanistan Blanket Drive Update: Alhamd’Allah, we are almost there! About 4,000 poor and destitute families will get relief from life threatening winter this year, thanks to all CAI generous donors who always, but always come through. A very special Jazaak’Allah to Rohit Lolitkar who worked real hard to solicit for donors and single […]

Of marraiges and shit cakes

We stop on a side road and Aliakberbhai, a devoted and selfless trustee of Al Imaan Foundation, cautions me to be careful of cakes. Cakes, I ask? He smiles. Yes, he says, cakes, shit cakes. You should be familiar with our terminology by now; he chides with a smile. I gingerly step down and immediately […]

November 22nd, 2009

Project Updates Afghanistan Blanket Drive Update: Eid Al-Adha Qurbaani: Please remember to make your niyyat on Eid day for the qurbani being performed in your name; all arrangements are in place, both in Afghanistan and India. Imam Hussein (A) Elementary and High School Update: Made a very quick trip into Kabul to meet with few […]