Updates on our work

The latest updates from our work with children in Jordan and Lebanon, and the work and achievements of our volunteers, fundraisers and generous donors here in the UK.

A man seen reading the Quran in Istanbul, Turkey [rumanamin / Unsplash]

Making the most of the last 10 nights of Ramadan

March 19, 2025

As we approach the last ten nights of Ramadan, the most spiritually significant time of this blessed month, we should reflect, reconnect, and redouble our efforts in worship and charity.…

Members of the UKC4C field staff in Lebanon

Celebrating International Women’s Day – Honouring resilience, leadership, and impact

March 8, 2025

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate women’s courage, determination, and achievements worldwide, especially those who lead the charge in rebuilding their communities during times of crisis. In Lebanon, women…

UKC4C staff seen with a Palestinian refugee child in Lebanon

Ramadan giving explained: Understanding Zakat, Zakat ul-Fitr, Fidya, and Kaffarah

March 3, 2025

Ramadan is a time of worship, reflection, and giving. For Muslims, it is also a month filled with opportunities to purify wealth, support those in need, and fulfil religious obligations…

UKC4C staff seen with children in Lebanon during Ramadan 2022

Calculating Zakat and maximising its impact during Ramadan 2025

February 24, 2025

As we approach Ramadan 2025, it’s an opportune time for self-reflection, spiritual growth, and fulfilling our religious obligations. One of the Five Pillars of Islam, Zakat, serves as a means…

Women take part in a workshop on production fruit preserves at the Nahr al-Bared refugee camp, Lebanon [Gudrun Jevne / ILO / Flickr]

Lebanese women lead the way in rebuilding and support amid ceasefire

February 10, 2025

In the wake of Lebanon’s recent ceasefire, the resilience and determination of Lebanese women have become a beacon of hope for communities striving to rebuild and support one another. Despite…

The Dome of the Rock, in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound [jennifer.stahn / Flickr]

The Night Journey and the significance of Isra and Miraj for Muslims worldwide

January 27, 2025

Isra and Miraj, the miraculous Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is one of Islamic history’s most profound and spiritually significant events. This sacred…

An alleyway in Lebanon [Dielon_ManU / Flickr]

Building resilience – The Lebanon Response Plan 2024

January 18, 2025

The Lebanon Response Plan (LRP) 2024, co-led by the Government of Lebanon and the United Nations, is a comprehensive strategy to address Lebanon’s overlapping humanitarian, economic, and environmental crises. Against…

Winter in Lebanon: A season of hardship and compassionate action

December 30, 2024

Winter in Lebanon can be beautiful, with snow-capped mountains and crisp air. But for the thousands of families living in refugee camps or struggling in impoverished communities, it’s a season…

UKC4C staff working with Palestinian refugee children in Lebanon as part of our Education Aid programs

Honouring the resilience of refugees on International Migrants Day

December 12, 2024

Every year, International Migrants Day on 18th December serves as a global reminder of the immense challenges faced by migrant communities and their vital contributions to society. Observed since its…