JERUSALEM, PALESTINE, September 17, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed essential back-to-school kits to 1,000 orphaned children across Jerusalem and the West Bank.
According to Ahmed Sherif, Senior Manager of International Programs at Baitulmaal, the kits included backpacks and basic school supplies, enabling children to return to school prepared and confident for a better future.
All school supplies were sourced from local Palestinian suppliers, helping strengthen the local economy while ensuring efficient and reliable supply chains. By supporting local businesses and working closely with communities, the project contributes to long-term resilience and sustainable assistance.
“Behind every backpack is a child who deserves the chance to learn, dream, and feel supported,” said Sherif. “This support helps restore confidence and gives children the tools they need to continue their education.”
According to UNICEF, nearly 300,000 children in the West Bank face barriers to accessing quality education due to conflict and economic challenges.
In addition to distributing back-to-school kits to children in Palestine, Baitulmaal has been working in Palestine for more than a decade providing food, emergency aid, clean water, psychosocial support, medical aid, Ramadan food packages, and hygiene supplies.To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit Baitulmaal.org.
Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.
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