NIGERIA, October 10, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently supported 100 underserved students in Nigeria by distributing back to school kits to help them begin school.
According to Usama Rashed, head of West Africa programs at Baitulmaal, the kits included backpacks, uniforms, notebooks, stationery, shoes and other supplies.
“For a kid, having a new backpack, school uniform and shoes can make the first day of school feel exciting and special,” said Rashed. “We hope these kits help students in Nigeria feel confident, supported and ready to begin a new year of learning.”
According to UNICEF, approximately 10.5 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are out of school in Nigeria, despite primary education being officially free and compulsory.
In addition to providing back to school kits in Nigeria, Baitulmaal has also provided Ramadan food packages, fresh meat for Udhiyah. Baitulmaal also provides water-access projects in Nigeria in addition to orphan sponsorship opportunities. 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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