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Just as our solar lanterns use the rays of the sun to provide light, these solar torches operate on identical eco-friendly principles. They are ideal for travelling between locations as they provide directed light and run for up to 5 hours.

Good things definitely come in small packages. The olive tree rarely exceeds 8 metres in height, but packs a whole lot of punch providing food, oil and medicine for hundreds of years. Olive trees also provide the main source of livelihood for over a million Palestinians helping to sustain generations to come.

In parts of the world without comprehensive medical care, malaria prevention is all the more vital. Malaria claims over a million lives in the world's poorest areas and mosquito nets are an invaluable protection against this insect-borne disease. With the gift of mosquito nets, you can help prevent the spread of this killer disease.

These domestic animals are one of the finest gifts you could give as they are low maintenance and each can lay over 200 eggs a year providing families with protein in their diet. Surplus eggs can be sold to pay for schooling, clothes and medicine.

Just being able to see this means you've got an advantage over countless numbers of people all over the world. Cataract removals are simple, yet life saving procedures which restore sight and can remove blindness almost instantly. With your gift of a cataract removal operation you will be granting patients the opportunity to see clearly and unobstructed.

Undeniably, every child needs clothes and shoes as a basic part of daily living. However when everything has been lost, this simple need is often forgotten. This gift will ensure children are protected against the cold during the winter, against the sun during the summer and against sometimes very treacherous terrain when walking or playing outside.

It is a sad irony that an immense number of people die in the aftermath of a disaster due to the cold and illness which sets in post-emergency. Help save lives with your gift of winter blankets to keep children, the elderly and sick warm and protected following an emergency.

If variety is the spice of life, then these fruit trees are no exception. Ranging from mangos and papayas to mulberries, planting a fruit tree provides communities with food appropriate to their local diet, brings environmental benefits and also provides income as surplus fruit can be sold.

Once the struggle of getting to school has been overcome, actually having any equipment to work with is another struggle. These most basic supplies of stationery, papers and satchels meet the needs of what the schools expect and therefore become a vital part of a child's educational needs.

Strong and resilient -- plastic sheets protect against rain and light snowfall whilst providing shelter and security. Though simple in function, plastic sheets are one of the most useful and sought after emergency care items. This gift will provide a basic level of protection for those left vulnerable and exposed.

In the field, it is the equipment used for planting, harvesting, threshing and sowing crops which is most valued. Having farming tools ensures land can be cultivated for full benefit and otherwise barren land can be put to use. Your gift will ensure the work gets done and families are empowered to feed themselves.

Imagine a life-time being housebound and dependant on others to move even short distances. Wheelchairs bring the joy of mobility and independence to disabled and elderly people.

A gas powered lantern brings the gift of light to rural communities with little or no access to electricity. This gift of a low cost portable lantern allows communities to read, study and remain productive in the evenings.

Giving this fluffy gift means a family gets a constant supply of milk and even wool for wrapping up warm in the winter. Sheep are happy to graze on greenery and open pasture (of which there is little shortage in many parts of the world) and so provide the ideal gift for rural areas.

Providing protection from malaria for a whole family protects them from a deadly disease which currently has no cure and for the poor, rarely any treatment. Your gift will provide anti-malarial drugs, mosquito repellent creams, disinfectant sprays and drainage systems in order to guard the vulnerable and help save lives insha'Allah.

Pots, pans, cutlery and household utensils are an essential part of daily living; particularly with families and children. Providing basic utensils at times of emergency allows disaster victims to cook for themselves and maintains a basic level of hygienic living to prevent illness.

When families are at their most vulnerable, even the most basic supplies of food provide relief from the burden of hunger. Packed with a variety of essentials such as oil, rice, flour and staple grains -- food parcels are a key aspect of our emergency response and meet the most pressing nutritional needs of individuals.

A clean source solves only half the problem of ready access to water. In the aftermath of an emergency, water storage becomes a critical issue as many don't have containers to transport clean water to their homes. Children and the elderly are the most at risk and your water container will ensure families have a store of clean water throughout an emergency period.

In the poorest parts of the world, expectant mothers and newborn babies are at severe risk of death and illness; even when suffering from preventable sicknesses or the most routine conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth. Your gift will ensure that mothers are given maternity screening, pre-and post-natal care, tetanus vaccinations and immunisation as well as folic acid and iron supplements.

For kids who would otherwise have little chance of getting to school, and parents making their way to work, bicycles are an efficient and environmental way to get from place to place cutting burdensome journey times. Your bicycle will mobilise people of all ages to get things done.

One of the most pressing needs in emergency situations is shelter. When families are left with nowhere to sleep, these sturdy waterproof tents become an essential temporary home for disaster victims and are used for 6 months or more. Provide a family with the relief of having a place to stay during their most difficult time.

Electricity is expensive and in many places impossible to come across. Using just the pure natural rays of the sun, these solar lanterns charge during the day and at night can light a whole room and provide relief from hours of darkness by illuminating homes, schools and mosques in rural communities throughout the world.

Goats may be notoriously fussy eaters, but they are also one of those excellent animals which pretty much look after themselves, whilst providing milk for years. In many countries, having a goat means parents can ensure their children will be given nutrition daily and a four-legged friend to play with too!

In parts of the world such as India and Bangladesh, getting around in a rickshaw is the most reliable mode of transport. Benefitting landless labourers and their families, these human powered carts are a great source of sustainable income for rural and urban workers.

For those displaced in emergency situations, there is often little access to proper toilet facilities. Giving the gift of a latrine will reduce the spread of disease and ensure hygienic facilities for large groups of people. Your gift will provide safe and clean alternatives to the unsanitary communal toilet facilities available to people stuck in disaster zones.

There's a definite buzz around this project. Honey production includes providing a hive, a set of bees (including the queen), protective suits and training for the bee keepers. Operating in Lebanon, The Gambia and Pakistan -- honey production means bee keepers can feed their families and are in long-term employment.

In Africa alone, AIDS has claimed 17 million lives and 25 million more are infected. Moreover many people are infected but unaware. HIV/ AIDS screening is thus vital and your gift will ensure individuals are given a full screening for the disease.

Giving the gift of a camel to the nomadic poor in desert areas means they can not only be used for transport, but also provide milk that is rich in fat and protein. Camels are reliable and low-maintenance creatures which can transform the livelihood and quality of living for a family.

As we are in the midst of the Digital Age, having a laptop or computer allows students to gain vital IT skills which will allow them to take part as equals in the modern world. Your gift may also be used to provide labs for students of all ages to benefit from IT classes.

Whether used for ploughing, tilling, planting or similar tasks, the gift of a tractor is invaluable for farmers. Our motorised two wheeled tractors free the farmer from having to use animals to plough the field, and the long-lasting vehicle provides years and years of service to those whose livelihoods depend on agriculture.

A home is a necessary requirement for any family. When houses are destroyed by natural disasters, countless families are left homeless and desperate. Providing a medium-term shelter home at a time like this will mean you are able to bring security and comfort to homeless families who would otherwise be left destitute.

When you provide a family with a cow, you provide a source of continuous wealth and benefit -- not only with regular milk for the family, but excess to sell also. The cow's unique digestive system means they can eat otherwise indigestible food and graze on land which is unsuitable for growing crops.

Ever used the sun's UV rays to remove impurities from water? Well, here's your chance! Our solar water purifier is ideal for remote locations with no access to power. Watch the sun get to work and provide families with safe water free from the risk of infection and disease.

Of all things in life, safe water is one of the most basic privileges we could ask for. By digging a well, you can quench the thirst of entire communities whilst ensuring their agriculture and livestock flourish well into the future.

These sturdy boats are locally constructed and used for fishing and transport. They provide a lifeline for the poor living in coastal regions. In many parts of the world, livelihoods depend on fishing and so your gift can provide not only food, but employment and security for fishermen, women and their communities.

A unique Sadaqah Jaariah programme providing much needed educational facilities to needy communities. The MH Build a Classroom scheme is an opportunity for you to construct a classroom, which will be functional for generations to come. Each classroom will carry a commemorative plaque of the donor.
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