Sindh, Pakistan Food Crisis – An Urgent Appeal: I have just returned from a tour of flood affected areas in Pakistan. Although Punjab holds much promise with very good wheat and cotton harvests this year insha’Allah, Sindh Province is in acute food crises with many families going with one meal a day only, if that. […]

Draught In Northern Kenya – An Appeal For Food: CAI has received troubling reports of deaths from starvation of poor farmers in Northern Kenya. We will partner with Bilal Muslim Mission Kenya (BMMK) to distribute food grains to these hapless people and US$10,000 has been allocated to this noble cause. I will be in Kenya […]

Draught In Northern Kenya – An Appeal For Food: CAI has received troubling reports of deaths from starvation of poor farmers in Northern Kenya. We will partner with Bilal Muslim Mission Kenya (BMMK) to distribute food grains to these hapless people and US$10,000 has been allocated to this noble cause. I will be in Kenya […]

New Computer Lab At Sirsi School: Happy to share photos of CAI sponsored new computer lab at our Sirsi UP, India school. This modern facility with 25 latest computers provide our children with opportunities never before offered and a competitive edge for a brighter, profitable and productive educational future, insha”Allah. New Clinic – Sarepole, Afghanistan: […]

010 US Tax Receipts Mailed: All receipts of donations to CAI for year 2010 from USA based residents have now been mailed; these should already be in your possession. If not, please contact our Austin address either by email to or by calling Hasnain Yusufali on 512-775-2629. Sarsi School Extension Project Update: I am happy […]

Pakistan Blanket Distribution Update: I am happy to share photos of blanket distribution to victims of Pakistani floods. CAI was able to source 3,200 thick blankets (razaaees) suitable for village use. Jazaak’Allah – all of you that participated in this very critical project. Pakistan Disaster – 1,000 Home Building Project Update: Sarepole Elementary School Update: […]

New Elementary School – Bihar, India: Happy to report construction of new elementary school for Kishanjang, Bihar was initiated with foundation stone laid on December 01. Kishanjang is a poor, backward community in Bihar where education opportunities are a challenge for the poor and destitute. Here are few photos from the event. New Elementary School […]

Of Orphan Care: It is Eid al Adha day today, Wednesday November 17, 2010. I shower and go to Zaib Palace here in Andheri, Mumbai for Eid prayers; a miracle happens, namaaz starts and ends on time my fortunes have changed! Perhaps. It is already November but is still warm and humid outside where people […]

Qurbaani for Eid el Hajj – Last Chance: CAI is happy to arrange for this year’s ritual again at following prices: Indian goat average 15lbs – $104 Afghanistan sheep have become prohibitively expensive due to shortages and the decrease in US$ so will not offer this year. Please book your animal NOW as the deadline […]

Fundraising Event In Houston, TX: We had a fantastic fundraiser in Houston on October 3, raising over US$86,000 for Pakistan flood victims and water projects in Afghanistan; a massive jazaak’Allah to all the wonderful people who put amazing efforts to make this event happen. This will enable CAI commit to rebuilding an additional 100 homes […]