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 […]

Pakistan Disaster – 1000 Home Building Project: There are about 6 million destitute Pakistanis out on the streets, in very venerable and precarious conditions, among squalor and despair. Here is a great opportunity for you to extend a helping hand of care and compassion. CAI is targeting the rebuilding of 1,000 homes from existing ruins, […]

Pakistan Drowns – A Personal Experience: I was very fortunate to be the first few individuals to visit remote Pakistan flood disaster areas between September 4 – 8; in some instances first outsiders the victims had encountered. What I saw and experienced, I would wish on nobody. May Allah (S) keep us all safe against […]

Floods in Pakistan and Leh, India – A Catasrophe: Pakistan: I will, insha’Allah, be in Pakistan September 05, 2010 and submit a detailed report on the situation there and account for your contributions. CAI has advanced USD50,000 to Hussein Foundation in Pakistan for relief work (mostly purchase of food grains and emergency shelter) for the […]

Floods in Pakistan and Leh, India – A Catasrophe: In Pakistan, CAI is working with Husseini Foundation of Pakistan help with this terrible calamity and have advanced USD23,000 for purchase of food and other emergency supplies. I am currently in Leh, Indian Kasmir and will report on aid efforts shortly. Please lend a hand if […]