As the holy month of Ramadan unfolds, bringing with it a spirit of generosity and unity, the Abdallah Kiromba Foundation in partnership with Zakat Foundation of America, have continued to support vulnerable Muslim families across Rwanda. Through food donations and clothing gifts, the foundations have distributed basic needs while enabling families to celebrate Ramadan with dignity and hope.
Hadija Uwimana, a resident of Nyakabanda, Kigali, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the foundations for supporting her children through its school fees program. On Thursday in Nyamirambo, Kigali, she received a food package consisting of rice, cooking oil, sugar, and flour to help her family break the fast during this holy period. She described the support as a true blessing.
Uwimana is among 21 families who received food packages during the event in Nyakabanda. In addition to the food items, the children were gifted clothing, bringing smiles and joy to many families. The foundations provided Punjabs for boys and jilbabs for girls.
Hadja Uwimana
Another beneficiary, Shamimu Ayingeneye, a widow and mother of five from Ruyenzi in kamonyi District, also received a food package to support her family during the fasting period. Two of her children are supported by the Foundation, and they were equally delighted to receive new clothes, courtesy of the Abdallah Kiromba Foundation in partnership with Zakat Foundation of America.
On Friday, the Foundation extended its outreach to 20 additional families—13 in Rubavu and 7 in Musanze—demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting Muslim communities across the country.
Hawa Nyirabahizi, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Abdallah Kiromba Foundation said this initiative is part of their broader Ramadan campaign aimed at promoting compassion, solidarity, and hope among disadvantaged families.
“We want every child and parent we support to feel remembered and valued during this holy season,” she noted.
Ramadan is a time when Muslims across the world come together to practice self-discipline, empathy, and reflection. For many, it is a time for fasting but also a chance to strengthen community bonds and support those in need.
Hawa noted that, the act of giving during Ramadan is a powerful reminder of the importance of generosity and compassion.
