TOGO, October 15, 2026 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently provided 100 vulnerable students in Togo with essential back-to-school kits, helping children from low-income households prepare for the new academic year.
According to Usama Rashed, head of West Africa programs at Baitulmaal, the kits included backpacks, uniforms, notebooks, stationery, shoes and other supplies., helping children from low-income households prepare for school.
“For many children, receiving a backpack, school uniform and a pair of shoes can make returning to school feel special,” said Rashed. “We hope these kits bring joy and confidence to students in Togo and help them start the school year ready to learn and pursue their dreams.”
According to the World Bank and UNESCO, approximately 81 percent of children in Togo do not achieve minimum reading proficiency by the end of primary school.
By providing these essential school supplies, Baitulmaal’s initiative aimed to help reduce practical barriers to education and support students’ participation in school.
In addition to distributing back to school kits in Togo, Baitulmaal has also provided fresh meat for Udhiyah, Ramadan food packages. Baitulmaal also provides opportunities to sponsor orphans and dig water wells in Togo. 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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