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| founder =
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| type = [[International NGO]]
| type = [[International NGO]]
| founded_date = 1993
| founded_date = 90
| headquarters = [[Nottingham]], [[UK]]
| headquarters = [[Nottingham]], [[UK]]
| coordinates =
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| key_people = Chair of Trustees: Syed Lakhte Hassanain<ref name="beta.charitycommission.gov.uk">https://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1105056&subid=0</ref>
| key_people = Chair of Trustees: Syed Lakhte Hassanain<ref name="beta.charitycommission.gov.uk1">{{Cite web|url=https://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1105056&subid=0|title = MUSLIM HANDS - Charity 1105056}}</ref>
| area_served = [[World]]wide
| area_served = [[World]]wide
| products =
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| services =
| services =
| focus = Sustainable Livelihoods, Education, Health, Orphans and Child Welfare, Water Sanitation & Hygiene, Hunger, Environment
| focus = Sustainable Livelihoods, Education, Health, Orphans and Child Welfare, Water Sanitation & Hygiene, Hunger, Environment
| mission =
| method =
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| income = £19.1 Million (2017)<ref name="beta.charitycommission.gov.uk">https://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1105056&subid=0</ref>
| income = £22.77 Million (2019)<ref name="beta.charitycommission.gov.uk">{{Cite web|url=https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/4009565|title = MUSLIM HANDS - Charity 1105056}}</ref>
| disbursed = £12.37 Million (2017)<ref name="beta.charitycommission.gov.uk">https://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1105056&subid=0</ref>
| disbursed = £18.99 Million (2019)<ref name="beta.charitycommission.gov.uk" />
| expenses = £2.52 Million (2017)<ref name="beta.charitycommission.gov.uk">https://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1105056&subid=0</ref>
| expenses = £2.58 Million (2019)<ref name="beta.charitycommission.gov.uk" />
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| motto = United For The Needy
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| homepage = {{URL|https://muslimhands.org.uk}}
| homepage = {{URL|https://muslimhands.org.uk}}
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'''Muslim Hands''' is an international [[Non-governmental organization]] in over forty countries worldwide to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. The organisation was established in 1993 in [[Nottingham]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jul/22/muslim-charities-uk-targeted-extremism-fears|title=Islamic charities in UK fear they are being unfairly targeted over extremism {{!}} Alex Delmar-Morgan|last=Delmar-Morgan|first=Alex|date=2015-07-22|work=The Guardian|access-date=2019-02-26|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
'''Muslim Hands''' is an international [[Non-governmental organization]] in over fifty two countries worldwide to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. The organisation was established in 1993 in [[Nottingham]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jul/22/muslim-charities-uk-targeted-extremism-fears|title=Islamic charities in UK fear they are being unfairly targeted over extremism {{!}} Alex Delmar-Morgan|last=Delmar-Morgan|first=Alex|date=2015-07-22|work=The Guardian|access-date=2019-02-26|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Muslim Hands was launched in 1993 in response to the crisis in Bosnia at the time. The charity began by sending aid to those in needs in the region.<ref name=":0" />
Muslim Hands was established in 1993 in response to the crisis in Bosnia at the time. The charity began by sending aid to those in needs in the region.<ref name=":0" />

== Humanitarian focus ==
Muslim Hands has three main points of focus: development work, which tries to lift communities out of poverty with long-term sustainable solutions based on their needs; humanitarian work, assisting those immediately affected by conflict and natural disaster, and more recently; community welfare and development facilitating and developing local community-based projects in the UK.


== Working in emergencies ==
== Working in emergencies ==
They regularly act on behalf of other UK NGOs to deliver aid supplies to areas where they have an existing field office or volunteers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/past/pakistan-floods-2010/muslim-hands-help-families-recover-by-building-homes-and-providing-livestock.aspx |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809203038/http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/past/pakistan-floods-2010/muslim-hands-help-families-recover-by-building-homes-and-providing-livestock.aspx |archive-date=2014-08-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
They regularly act on behalf of other UK NGOs to deliver aid supplies to areas where they have an existing field office or volunteers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/past/pakistan-floods-2010/muslim-hands-help-families-recover-by-building-homes-and-providing-livestock.aspx |title=Christian Aid &#124; Muslim Hands |access-date=2014-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809203038/http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/past/pakistan-floods-2010/muslim-hands-help-families-recover-by-building-homes-and-providing-livestock.aspx |archive-date=2014-08-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


They have been present on the ground for widely publicised disasters such as the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|Asian tsunami]] of 2004, the Wars in [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]] and the recent [[Horn of Africa]]. They have also been present for crises that have never attracted media attention such as the sub-zero winters in [[Kashmir]], cholera outbreaks in [[Guinea Bissau]] and acute droughts in [[Somalia]], [[Mali]] and [[Niger]].{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}
They have been present on the ground for widely publicized disasters such as the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|Asian tsunami]] of 2004, the Wars in [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]] and the recent [[Horn of Africa]]. They have also been present for crises that have never attracted media attention such as the sub-zero winters in [[Kashmir]], cholera outbreaks in [[Guinea Bissau]] and acute droughts in [[Somalia]], [[Mali]] and [[Niger]].{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


== Awards and nominations ==
Their method of working in emergency situations is to help provide immediate relief, early recovery and long-term rehabilitation work.<ref>http://muslimhands.org.uk/publications/2013/muslim-hands-20-year-feedback/</ref>
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In January 2013, Muslim Hands was nominated for the Charity of the Year award at the [[British Muslim Awards]].<ref name="asianimage">{{cite news |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/10197507.Winners_honoured_at_British_Muslim_Awards/|title=Winners honoured at British Muslim Awards|publisher=Asian Image|date=31 January 2013|access-date=1 November 2015}}</ref>


in 2019, Muslim Hands was awarded the Queen's Award for voluntary service.
== Locations ==
Muslim Hands works in over 50 of the world's poorest countries and has offices in London and Nottingham in the UK, with global headquarters in France, Canada and South Africa. Ground-level aid is provided by staff and offices in regions including Malawi, Niger, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Palestine, China and South East Asia.


== Awards and nominations ==
== Street Children and Sports ==
Muslim hands, through its project Maidaan, is contributing towards the right to play for more than 1.5 street children<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-11 |title=Street Children are More Than a Number |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/917541/street-children-are-more-than-a-number/ |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=Daily Times |language=en-US}}</ref> in Pakistan. Their street children football team won the runner up position at [[Street Child World Cup]] Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-16 |title=Pakistan finish second in Street Child Football World Cup in Qatar |url=https://arab.news/bn9r9 |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=Arab News PK |language=en}}</ref> Moreover, Muslim Hands Street Children Football Team also won the runner up trophy at Norway Cup 2023<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sola FK beat Pakistan in final to win Norway Cup |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1097576-sola-fk-beat-pakistan-in-final-to-win-norway-cup |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}}</ref> in U-17 category.
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In January 2013, Muslim Hands was nominated for the Charity of the Year award at the [[British Muslim Awards]].<ref name="asianimage">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/10197507.Winners_honoured_at_British_Muslim_Awards/|title=Winners honoured at British Muslim Awards|work= |location= |publisher=Asian Image|date=31 January 2013|accessdate=1 November 2015}}</ref>

== Great Charity Gifts ==

In 2020, Muslim Hands launched a new website dedicated to their [https://greatcharitygifts.org.uk/ Great Charity Gifts] service. It allows donors to give a useful item to someone in need, in the name of a loved one.

== Major Giving projects ==


In 2003, Muslim Hands launched a legacy and Wills projects to their [https://muslimhands.org.uk/our-work/major-giving Major Giving Projects] service. It allows donors to add their plaque details on their tangible projects like [https://muslimhands.org.uk/donate/major-giving-education Classrooms], Rural Schools, solar wells, water filtration plants, livelihood shops, Eye camps, and personalised feedback reports shared on the completion of the project done for themselves or on behalf of their loved one.
in 2019, Muslim Hands was awarded the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Award_for_Voluntary_Service<ref>https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/lord-lieutenant/queens-award-voluntary-service</ref> Queen's Award for voluntary service.]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 11:50, 21 November 2024

Muslim Hands
Founded90
TypeInternational NGO
FocusSustainable Livelihoods, Education, Health, Orphans and Child Welfare, Water Sanitation & Hygiene, Hunger, Environment
HeadquartersNottingham, UK
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Chair of Trustees: Syed Lakhte Hassanain[1]
Revenue£22.77 Million (2019)[2]
Disbursements£18.99 Million (2019)[2]
Expenses£2.58 Million (2019)[2]
Websitemuslimhands.org.uk

Muslim Hands is an international Non-governmental organization in over fifty two countries worldwide to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. The organisation was established in 1993 in Nottingham, UK.[3]

History

[edit]

Muslim Hands was established in 1993 in response to the crisis in Bosnia at the time. The charity began by sending aid to those in needs in the region.[3]

Working in emergencies

[edit]

They regularly act on behalf of other UK NGOs to deliver aid supplies to areas where they have an existing field office or volunteers.[4]

They have been present on the ground for widely publicized disasters such as the Asian tsunami of 2004, the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the recent Horn of Africa. They have also been present for crises that have never attracted media attention such as the sub-zero winters in Kashmir, cholera outbreaks in Guinea Bissau and acute droughts in Somalia, Mali and Niger.[citation needed]

Awards and nominations

[edit]

In January 2013, Muslim Hands was nominated for the Charity of the Year award at the British Muslim Awards.[5]

in 2019, Muslim Hands was awarded the Queen's Award for voluntary service.

Street Children and Sports

[edit]

Muslim hands, through its project Maidaan, is contributing towards the right to play for more than 1.5 street children[6] in Pakistan. Their street children football team won the runner up position at Street Child World Cup Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.[7] Moreover, Muslim Hands Street Children Football Team also won the runner up trophy at Norway Cup 2023[8] in U-17 category.

Great Charity Gifts

[edit]

In 2020, Muslim Hands launched a new website dedicated to their Great Charity Gifts service. It allows donors to give a useful item to someone in need, in the name of a loved one.

Major Giving projects

[edit]

In 2003, Muslim Hands launched a legacy and Wills projects to their Major Giving Projects service. It allows donors to add their plaque details on their tangible projects like Classrooms, Rural Schools, solar wells, water filtration plants, livelihood shops, Eye camps, and personalised feedback reports shared on the completion of the project done for themselves or on behalf of their loved one.

References

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  1. ^ "MUSLIM HANDS - Charity 1105056".
  2. ^ a b c "MUSLIM HANDS - Charity 1105056".
  3. ^ a b Delmar-Morgan, Alex (2015-07-22). "Islamic charities in UK fear they are being unfairly targeted over extremism | Alex Delmar-Morgan". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
  4. ^ "Christian Aid | Muslim Hands". Archived from the original on 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
  5. ^ "Winners honoured at British Muslim Awards". Asian Image. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Street Children are More Than a Number". Daily Times. 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  7. ^ "Pakistan finish second in Street Child Football World Cup in Qatar". Arab News PK. 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  8. ^ "Sola FK beat Pakistan in final to win Norway Cup". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
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