Comfort Aid International

CAI Newsletter | April 2026 | B

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 […]

Voyage Across The Philippines, Coated In Chicken Grease

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 […]

CAI Newsletter | April 2026 | A

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 […]

CAI Newsletter | March 2026 | B

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 […]

Stuck In Dubai

I must visit Iraq urgently for a CAI compliance matter, so I fly from Antananarivo, Madagascar, to Dubai—despite it being Ramadan, I need to fast, regardless. I pack a couple of T-shirts, a pair of pants, basic toiletries, three days’ worth of medication, and vitamins. I fly to Dubai on Emirates from Antananarivo, arriving at […]