By; ISRAEL BULUS, Kaduna
The Rachael Averik Foundation (RAF), a non-governmental organization has shared cash gifts to over 100 Almajiris and people living with disabilities around Kano Road Mosque in Kaduna as Ramadan gifts.
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Rachael Averik in an interview with newsmen on Friday, said the gesture was specifically to assist them go through the fasting period with something ‘substantial’ to begin with and to also mark the International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration of 2024, tagged; #InspireInclusion.
She explained that she decided to align with the theme, “inspiringly and inclusive” to reach out to WIDOWS and LESS PRIVILEGED WOMEN with financial assistance.
According to her, there is the need to show love as the masses are in dire need of assistance in this hard times to ameliorate their suffering.
“This was done out of love for humanity to ease the daily hardship in the holy month of Ramadan”, she said.
Averik implored Muslim faithful to use the period to pray for the restoration of peace in Kaduna State and for the country in general to prosper.
She therefore, challenged others to follow in alleviating the plight of vulnerable Nigerians.
Some spectators commended the founder and described her gesture as unparalleled and worthy of emulation.
The beneficiaries who could not hide their tears, expressed gratitude and prayed for God’s protection and more opportunities for her to continue serving humanity.
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