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Winter Appeal

“The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.”
— Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), (Tirmidhi, Hadith 604)

How can your donation help families survive the freezing winter?

Every winter, families in Gaza, Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan, Morocco, and even here in the UK, struggle to stay warm and safe. For those living in tents or damaged homes, the cold can be deadly.

Through Humanity Care Relief’s Winter Appeal, your support provides warm clothing, blankets, food packs, and heating fuel to families in desperate need.
Each donation helps protect children, the elderly, and vulnerable people from the bitter cold — turning compassion into warmth and hope.

Together, we can help families face winter with safety, dignity, and comfort.

What happens to families who can’t afford heating in winter?

Across regions like Gaza, Pakistan, and even the UK, countless families face freezing nights with little protection. Many have been displaced by conflict or disaster, living in tents or fragile shelters that offer no warmth from the cold.

    Thousands of children under the age of five lose their lives every year to cold-related illnesses such as hypothermia. (WHO)
    Around 80% of displaced families in conflict zones lack proper winter clothing and heating. (UNICEF)
    Power cuts, fuel shortages, and limited healthcare make even a small drop in temperature life-threatening.
    The elderly and chronically ill are most at risk, as the cold worsens existing health conditions.

    These realities remind us that no one should have to suffer alone through winter.
    Your support brings immediate relief — warmth, food, and care — to families struggling to survive.

      As the Quran reminds us:

      “Whoever saves one life – it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.” (Surah Al-Ma’idah, 5:32)

      Global Impact of Winter Hardships

      A global crisis — one season, millions at risk.

      Winter’s icy grip stretches far beyond borders. In places torn by conflict or disaster, from Yemen, Afghanistan to Pakistan, millions face the cold without warmth, food, or safety.

          Families in Yemen, Gaza, Pakistan, and Afghanistan live in unheated shelters with no insulation.
          Extreme weather often blocks access to food, medical aid, and clean water, isolating vulnerable communities.
          Nearly one billion people lack access to adequate heating. (UNDP)

          Your donation to the Winter Appeal crosses borders, bringing warmth and care wherever the cold has taken hope away.

            “And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive.” (Surah Al-Insan, 76:8)

            Yemen Winter Appeal

            In Yemen, families who have endured years of conflict now face the deadly chill of winter. Many live in makeshift shelters without heating or proper clothing.

            4.5 million people are displaced across the country.
            19.5 million people urgently need humanitarian assistance.
            Over 2 million live in tents or damaged shelters, with little protection from the cold.
            More than 2 million children are acutely malnourished, leaving them even more vulnerable to illness. (UNICEF)

            Your donation provides warm clothing, blankets, heaters, and nutritious food, bringing warmth and relief where hope has faded.

            Image: Families in Yemen receiving winter packs and food packs.

            Afghanistan Winter Appeal

            In Afghanistan, the biting cold turns survival into a daily battle. With many families displaced and shelters damaged, winter brings extreme danger.

            Winter temperatures can fall to –15°C or even lower.
            28.8 million people urgently need humanitarian help.
            Over 800,000 people live in displacement camps across the country.
            Nearly 50% of children under five suffer from malnutrition. (UNICEF)

            Your donation sends warm packs, heaters, food, and blankets, the comfort families need to survive freezing nights.

            Image: Two sisters stand in front of their exposed home as the HCR team distributes winter aid.

            Pakistan Winter Appeal

            In Pakistan, the harsh winter follows months of devastating floods that displaced families and destroyed homes.

            Over 1,000 deaths recorded from recent floods.
            2 million people displaced, many still without permanent shelter.
            12,500 homes severely damaged or destroyed.
            6,500 livestock lost, leaving families without income or food security.

            Your donation provides blankets, warm clothing, heaters, and food packs, essentials that help families rebuild and survive the season.

              Image: Two blind sisters smiling after receiving a winter pack and food pack in Pakistan.

              Kashmir Winter Appeal

              In Kashmir, freezing temperatures and deep snow isolate families, cutting them off from food and vital supplies.

              38% of people face food insecurity, with 14% severely lacking food access.
              There are over 400,000 orphaned children, struggling through harsh conditions.
              Half of all girls over 15 are illiterate.
              28% of school-age children are out of school.

              Your donation brings blankets, food, heating, and winter clothing to families and orphans struggling to survive the long, bitter cold.

                Children Smiling after receiving Meals from HCR team

                Image: Children Smiling after receiving Meals from HCR team

                Gaza Winter Appeal

                In Gaza, harsh winters add to unimaginable suffering after months of devastation and loss. Families already mourning loved ones now face freezing nights without homes, heating, or safety.

                Over 66,000 people have been killed, including 19,000+ children.
                168,000+ people are injured.
                2.1 million people live under siege, half of them children.

                Your donation provides blankets, heaters, food, and warm clothing,  life-saving aid for families enduring one of the coldest and darkest winters in Gaza’s history.

                Image: A young boy in Gaza smiling after receiving winter clothes.

                Bangladesh Winter Appeal

                In Bangladesh, even mild winter nights can be deadly for families living in fragile homes. Many struggle to afford warm clothing or heating.

                Around 20% of the population lives below the poverty line. (World Bank)
                Nearly 2 million children are undernourished. (UNICEF)

                Your support provides blankets, clothing, and heaters to help families endure the cold.

                Image: A sister in Bangladesh receiving a blanket donated through the Winter Appeal.

                Morocco Winter Appeal

                In Morocco, cold weather hits hardest in poor and mountainous areas. Families already struggling with poverty face long nights without heating or proper shelter.

                1 in 4 people live below the national poverty line. (World Bank)
                Over 3 million children are at risk from cold-related illness. (UNICEF)

                Your contribution provides blankets, heaters, and food, giving families the warmth and relief they desperately need.

                Image: A husband and wife in the Morocco earthquake region receiving their food pack and winter blanket.

                UK Winter Appeal

                Even here in the UK, winter is a struggle for many. With rising costs, fuel poverty, and food insecurity, thousands face the cold without support.

                Around 10% of UK households live in fuel poverty. (Energy Saving Trust)
                Over 1.5 million people depend on food banks. (Trussell Trust)

                Your help provides food packs, heaters, and warm clothing for struggling families across the UK.

                Image: In the UK, this winter, we should look out for the vulnerable people around us.

                Your Donations Make a Difference

                What difference does my donation actually make?

                Every pound you give through the Humanity Care Relief Winter Appeal goes straight to those in need, under our 100% Donation Policy.

                £85 — Provides a complete winter pack with warm clothing and essentials.
                £10 — Provides a hat, gloves and socks for a child
                £20 — Gives a winter blanket to a family in need.
                £25 — Provides a winter jacket to protect a child from the cold
                £30 — Protects an adult from the harshness of cold
                £25 — Fuels a heater for three months.
                £35 — Gives a family a heater, keeping them warm all winter.
                £40 — Feeds a family for an entire month.
                £25 — Feeds 10 people cooked hot meals.
                £100 — Financial support for a family in need.

                Your kindness doesn’t just provide warmth — it delivers hope, safety, and dignity when they’re needed most.

                The Ripple Effect of Your Generosity

                Your compassion reaches beyond one family or one season.
                Through your donation, you help rebuild lives, protect children, and restore dignity in the hardest months of the year.

                Preparing for Tomorrow: Each winter pack helps families face future cold with strength and resilience.
                Inspiring Others: Your act of kindness sparks generosity across communities.
                Protecting Children: Your help keeps young hearts safe, warm, and full of hope.

                “Charity does not decrease wealth.”
                — Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2588)

                Your generosity through the Winter Appeal creates a lasting legacy of warmth, faith, and shared humanity.

                Support Our Broader Initiatives

                Your compassion doesn’t stop here.
                By donating to the Winter Appeal and our other efforts like the Gaza Emergency Appeal, Water Appeal, Pakistan Flood Appeal, you bring comfort and stability to those in crisis.

                Beyond emergencies, your Zakat and Sadaqah help build mosques, sponsor widows and orphans, and support long-term education and livelihoods.
                Each donation; whether it’s funding a heater, building a well, or sponsoring a child — strengthens communities for generations.

                “The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.”
                — Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), (Sunan al-Kubra, Hadith 19049)

                Act Now: Winter Won’t Wait

                Temperatures are dropping fast. For families without heat tonight, time is running out.
                Your support can save lives — right now.

                Donate to Humanity Care Relief’s Winter Appeal and bring warmth, food, and safety to those who need it most.

                Winter Appeal FAQs

                What is Winter Appeal?

                The Winter Appeal is Humanity Care Relief’s campaign to help families survive the freezing cold by providing food, blankets, heaters, and warm clothing.

                Why is Winter Appeal Important?

                Because every winter, millions struggle to stay warm and safe. Your donation protects lives and restores hope in the coldest months.

                Who Benefits from Winter Appeals?

                Vulnerable families, orphans, widows, the elderly, and displaced people in countries like Gaza, Pakistan, Yemen, and Afghanistan.

                Can I Donate to a Specific Country’s Winter Appeal?

                Yes, you can choose to support a specific country such as Gaza, Yemen, Pakistan, or Afghanistan.

                What Will My Donation Help Provide?

                Your donation provides essentials like food packs, heaters, blankets, winter clothes, and heating fuel to families in need.

                How Can I Contribute to a Winter Appeal?

                You can donate online through Humanity Care Relief’s website, set up monthly Sadaqah, or give your Zakat for winter aid.

                How Does a Winter Appeal Help People?

                It provides warmth, food, and shelter — protecting families from cold-related illnesses and extreme hardship.

                What Is the Deadline for Contributing to a Winter Appeal?

                There’s no fixed deadline, but giving early ensures families receive aid before temperatures drop further.

                What Types of Appeals Are Most Urgent?

                Emergency winter appeals in Gaza, Yemen, and Afghanistan are most urgent due to ongoing conflict and severe cold.

                What Are the Risks if People Don’t Receive Winter Aid?

                Without aid, families face hunger, illness, and even death from freezing temperatures and lack of shelter.

                How much funding is required to fully support the Winter Appeal?

                Each winter, Humanity Care Relief aims to raise enough to help thousands of families. Every donation — big or small — saves lives.

                Can I donate warm clothes or food for refugees?

                We prefer monetary donations so local teams can buy what families need most, reducing transport costs and reaching them faster.

                How do I know my donation is reaching those in need?

                Humanity Care Relief operates under a 100% Zakat Policy. Our local teams deliver aid directly to families, and we regularly share photos and updates from the ground so you can see your impact.