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March 3, 2023

Pay Zakat 2023

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

We pray you are well Insha’Allah.

With the month of Ramadhan dawning upon us once more, many will be looking to disburse of their Zakat funds during this blessed month to increase in reward.

Zakat: fulfil your obligation and pay Zakat today as well as support those most in need

Zakah– the 3rd pillar of Islam, above the fast of Ramadhan– is most frequently discussed in the Quran together with Salah and brings with it immeasurable benefit for the individual as well as community all at once. For the giver, Zakat is a way to both cleanse and enhance one’s wealth as well as break material attachments. It is additionally an unparalleled opportunity to develop gratitude as well as humbleness through offering. For the recipient, it is a way to alleviate difficulty and a testament to brotherhood.

"And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah." [2:110]

You can pay your Zakat ul Maal as well as Zakat ul Fitr (Fitrana) with KORT.

We care about your Zakat. This is why we ensure that 100% of it gets to those who need it in Pakistan and also Azad Kashmir.

Zakat ul Maal is an attractive and also crucial part of Islam. Offering the compulsory 2.5% of your wide range yearly to the needy and also deprived is an act of worship as well as obedience. An act that cleanses your wealth and also transforms the lives of vulnerable communities.

Pay your Zakat in Ramadan and also gain the rewards of giving up this divine month.

Zakat ul Fitr (Fitrana)

Pay your Zakat ul Fitr (Fitrana) currently for simply £5. You can pay any time before the Eid al Fitr prayer but the earlier you pay the much better. Please send your donations by the 15th of Ramadhan to ensure that our recipients will get it in time to celebrate Eid.

Orphan Pack

Donate towards an Orphan Pack for £100 and you will be assisting an orphan child with the tools to continue in their studies. An Orphan Pack includes their Uniform, Stationary and any other school books/notebooks required for the academic year.

 

Fidya

For those who are unable to fulfil the obligation of fasting during Ramadhan and are uncertain of when they will be able to recover later on in life, Allah has created a means of ease as well as reward. This year the cost of Fidya will remain as £5 per fast or £150 for full Ramadhan and will go towards the poor and needy of Azad Kashmir.

 

We accept Sadaqah, Lillah, Zakat and Interest donations for these appeals and our registered charity runs on a 100% donation policy.

Ways to Donate:

Website: – Our appeals will be launching here soon but for the time being, you can easily donate via our normal donation pages, but be sure to leave a comment in the comments box for Fidya, Fitrana, etc.

 

Bacs: Bank Name – Barclays
Account Name – Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust
Sort Code – 20-49-17
Account Number – 13444112
For ref please use – Orphans/Fidya/Fitrana, (followed by your) door number (and your) postcode.

 

May Allah accept from all of us.

 

جزاك اللهُ خيراً‎

 

KORT Management Team UK

 

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FILE PHOTO: Aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Hatay
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February 27, 2023

Turkey Earthquake

Greater than 41,000 people are dead after a 7.8 size earthquake rocked south-eastern Turkey and north-western Syria on Feb. 6, according to Turkish and also Syrian officials.

KORT is working closely with the PAK Army to get aid to Turkey where it  is needed.

When as well as where did the very first earthquake strike?

At 4:17 a.m. local time on Monday, February 6, a magnitude 7.8 quake hit Turkey as well as Syria, according to the USA Geological Study. It was additionally really felt in Cyprus, Egypt and also Lebanon. Lots of aftershocks, consisting of a 7.5-magnitude quake struck Turkey in the aftermath.

The quake’s epicentre was 26 kilometres eastern of the city of Nurdagi in Turkey’s Gaziantep province, at a deepness of 17.9 kilometres. The later Magnitude-7.5 occasion was around 4km south-east of Ekinözü in the Kahramanmaraş district. Syria’s war-torn city of Aleppo is among those areas to have actually borne the brunt of a lethal quake.

The earthquake struck a location that is house to numerous evacuees currently fighting desperate scenarios.

When did quakes struck Turkey’s southerly province of Hata?
On February 20, quakes of 6.4 and also 5.8 magnitudes drank the southern district of Hatay, an already ruined by quakes just weeks earlier.

Speaking from Hatay, Turkey, Dan Stewart from Save the Children claimed: “There are heart-breaking records of yet more collapsed buildings as well as power blackouts in a region where over 46,000 lives have actually already been lost and also structures destroyed. Children have actually been hurt, shed enjoyed ones, as well as several were currently showing indications of severe distress. Numerous countless people have once again got away onto the streets in the bitter cold. Families who have currently lost every little thing have simply experienced an additional devasting strike.”

Are quakes typical in Turkey?
Turkey is an active earthquake zone. Professionals keep in mind that most of Turkey rests on the Anatolian plate between two major faults, the North Anatolian Mistake as well as East Anatolian Mistake.

What are the obstacles to the ongoing relief initiatives?
12 years of dispute in Syria, the impacts of the quake are being worsened by the existing damage, fuel scarcities and also a collapsed economic situation. The extreme winter climate is also producing difficulties, as rescuers battle cold conditions.

Exactly how have refugees as well as displaced people been affected by the earthquakes?
Turkey hosts greater than 3.5 million Syrian refugees that have fled their country’s civil war, virtually half of them children. The damaged location in Turkey is likewise near the Syrian border, where more than 6.8 million people were inside displaced in Syria before the earthquake.

KORT is worried concerning the many currently vulnerable Syrian refugees living in jammed and also unpredictable lodging in Turkey. The damaged location in Syria is residence to several at risk displaced people.

According to UNHCR, the exact number of evacuees affected is not yet recognize as well as may not be for some days. It is feared the variety of evacuees impacted could be considerable.

What impact did the earthquake have?
Over 2,800 buildings have actually broken down in Turkey, consisting of hospitals, schools, and government buildings, with Save the Kid auto racing to evaluate the immediate demands of kids and also their families.

Government officials said: “This is among the toughest quakes to strike the region in 100 years and also made thousands homeless, while the area is experiencing freezing climate as well as snowstorms. Institutions in the impacted areas are now closed for a week.”

Just how can I assist survivors of the Turkey and also Syria earthquakes?
Your contribution to the KORT enables us to reply to situations around the globe, whether from conflict, climate modification or natural calamities.

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November 27, 2022

Housing Project for Flood Victims

This year’s floods left a third of Pakistan under water, with at least 1,400 dead and more than 33 million people affected, the country has been ravaged by monsoon-triggered floods washing away bridges, roads, livestock, and people.

Pakistan’s worst climate-induced natural disaster in years was caused by record torrential rainfall and melting glaciers in the country’s northern mountains. Overflowing sewage and floating rubbish also triggered a rise in waterborne diseases including cholera and dengue.

Working with Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Agency, Team KORT from Mirpur, Azad Jammu Kashmir was on the ground providing warm meals, food packs, blankets, and medical aid in the affected areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Baluchistan, Sindh, Punjab, and southern Pakistan.

Many homes have been demolished and thousands are damaged beyond economical repair, unstable and unfit to live in. Therefore, we need your help to build 1,000 homes for the most vulnerable people in Balochistan, Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan.

*Zakat, Sadaqah, Lillah, and Interest donations are accepted*

Each house will consist of 2 rooms and a bathroom at a cost of £1,600 per house.

Please donate generously and if you are a UK Taxpayer, do not forget to add Gift Aid to your donations which will help with our admin costs. This also ensures all funds raised for this appeal goes towards this cause.

May Allah accept your donations and bless you all abundantly in your health, wealth, and Imaan. Ameen.

Jazak-Allah khair and thank you.

KORT Management Team

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October 20, 2022

OUR PRIDE OUR MUSKORTEERS

One of the pillars of a successful charitable organisation is having honest hardworking volunteers.

Praise be to the Almighty, KORT has been blessed with many dedicated and passionate Muskorteers (volunteers) around the world who sacrifice their time to help with fundraising and assist with relief distributions across AJK and Pakistan.

Their purpose is to please the Almighty, earn his blessings, help the orphans in our care, and help the poor & needy people of AJK and Pakistan.

During the last 12 months, we have had individuals and teams of Muskorteers carry out the following amazing activities to raise funds for the orphans at KORT and the poor & needy people across AJK and Pakistan:

These activities are not only fun and spiritually rewarding, but they also benefit individuals, businesses, and the charity in the following way:

  • Helps strengthen bonds between friends and family
  • Helps you make new friends for life
  • Boosts confidence
  • Helps you learn new skills
  • Makes you grateful for the blessings in your life
  • Helps create a purpose in life
  • Helps promote businesses who sponsor these activities
  • Helps the charity gain new donors/followers

We would like to thank all our Muskorteers from around the world who have truly made a massive difference not only to KORT, but to the lives of the orphans and the needy people of AJK and Pakistan.

Thank you also to all our Muskorteers who make a point to visit our orphanage in Mirpur, AJK to boost the morale of the children and staff, and to put smiles on their faces.

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October 19, 2022

EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE WALK

17th ANNIVERSARY OF KORT

On 8th October 2022, KORT remembered the victims of the 8th of October 2005 earthquake by holding a remembrance walk and prayers for the martyrs in the city of Mirpur AJK.

The earthquake claimed over 80,000 lives and changed the lives of hundreds of thousands more forever.

This remembrance walk is held annually to remember martyrs and show our support to the orphan children who survived the earthquake and found hope at KORT.

Later that evening, the students of KORT organised a celebratory event at the KORT Educational & Residential Complex to mark our 17th anniversary. The event included Quran recitation, nasheeds, speeches, plays, and Qawali by the children in the presence of esteemed guests from around the world including the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and current Speaker of Pakistan National Assembly: Hon Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.

Thank you to all our guests who came to show their support for KORT and boost the morale of the children. Thank you also to our Muskorteers who came from around the world to celebrate our 17th anniversary.

By admin
BlogNews
October 18, 2022

PAKISTAN FLOODS OCTOBER UPDATE

Pakistan Floods 2022

This years’ floods have been the most devastating in recent history. Usually when natural disasters strike, they affect a certain area where rescue and relief efforts are concentrated, but this year, over 30 million people have been affected by the floods all over Pakistan.

Praise be to the Almighty, Team KORT were among the first charity to be present on the ground delivering aid in various locations at the same time to support the suffering humanity.

Many areas have seen total devastation with hospitals, health centres, schools, businesses, homes, and crops destroyed. For the survivors, there will now be a long process to rebuild their lives.

Over the past two and a half months, KORT have provided food packs, blankets, cooked food, water bottles, tents, mosquito nets, medicine, medical assistance in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab, and southern Pakistan with the support of the Pakistan Army.

This was truly one of our longest, tiring and most enduring relief project we have ever faced and now, two and a half months later, we are able to stop our relief work and think about rehabilitation for some of the worst affected areas.

Thank you to all our donors who have donated generously towards our appeal, and a special thank you to the Government of Azad Kashmir for entrusting KORT with 100 million rupees of government funding to support the flood affected people of Pakistan.

Thank you also to all our amazing staff and Muskorteers (volunteers) who planned and arranged all the logistics to procure, deliver, and personally distribute the aid.

May the Almighty accept everyone’s donations and efforts in bringing relief to the people in need and use this as a means to forgive our sins and bring blessings into our lives. Ameen.

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October 10, 2022

EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE WALK & 17 TH ANNIVERSARY OF KORT

EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE WALK & 17TH ANNIVERSARY OF KORT

On 8th October 2022, KORT remembered the victims of the 8th of October 2005 earthquake by holding a remembrance walk and prayers for the martyrs in the city of Mirpur AJK.

The earthquake claimed over 80,000 lives and changed the lives of hundreds of thousands more forever.

This remembrance walk is held annually to remember martyrs and show our support to the orphan children who survived the earthquake and found hope at KORT.

Later that evening, the students of KORT organised a celebratory event at the KORT Educational & Residential Complex to mark our 17th anniversary. The event included Quran recitation, nasheeds, speeches, plays, and Qawali by the children in the presence of esteemed guests from around the world including the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and current Speaker of Pakistan National Assembly: Hon Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.

Thank you to all our guests who came to show their support for KORT and boost the morale of the children. Thank you also to our Muskorteers who came from around the world to celebrate our 17th anniversary.

By admin
BlogNews
September 2, 2022

August Flood Update

KORT SUPPORTING FLOOD AFFECTEES IN BALUCHISTAN:
KORT Teams have been working hard to distribute food packs in PISHIN, BALUCHISTAN with the support and assistance of Frontier Corps .
Thank you to our donors for your generosity. Please keep donating to help more .
BALUCHISTAN : QILLA SAIFULLAH.
KORT TEAMS are reaching flood affected in the most needed areas.
QILLA SAIFULLA In Baluchistan has been badly by affected by the recent floods and KORT Team has distributed hundreds of foods packs to our brothers and sisters in need.
KORT FLOODS support in BALOCHISTAN
Alhamdolila KORT teams Have successfully distributed thousands of food packs to the recent flood affectees in MACH and QUETTA city BALOCHISTAN . May Allah swt accept everyone’s efforts and contributions .
 
KORT FREE MEDICAL CAMPS IN UTHAL, LAS BELLA & BALOCHISTAN for the flood affected.
Alhamdolila KORT Team of doctors have reached Las Bella Balochistan to provide medical assistance to thousands of patients affected by the floods.
 
KORT is the first and only organisation to reach these most affected areas.
KORT will distribute thousands of food packs here too. Insha Allah.
 
Thank you to Pak army for all their support and assistance.
Thank you to our amazing donors who make this possible.
KORT has distributed Thousands of food packs and our Medical teams have attended to hundreds of patients in the flood affected areas of tesil Uthal Distt Las Bella , Balochistan.
Please donate Generously as without your support this is not possible .
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BELLA, UTHAL Balochistan.
FLOOD RELIEF and MEDICAL HELP:-
ALHAMDOLILA KORT has continued serving humanity :
distributed 1000’s of food packs and gave medical treatment to 100’s of patients in BELLA, UTHAL.
 
SPEAKER PAKISTAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Hon RAJA PARVEZ ASHRAF called Team KORT and appreciated the outstanding and swift work been done by KORT for the flood affectedest throughout Pakistan.

FLOOD SUPPORT IN DERA ISMAIL KHAN-
Despite our personal bereavements and calamities, serving Humanity MUST continue. Two days before the brother of Chairman Muhammed Akhtar had passed away.
 
KORT teams have reached DERA ISMAIL KHAN and distributed food packs to hundreds of flood affected brothers and sisters .
PAKISTAN FLOODS SUPPORT-
KORT teams are in South Balochistan , distributing cooked foods to affectees and our teams are also in Karachi preparing and packing HUGE AID For Balochistan.
 
KORT teams are working day/ night in Karachi packing foods packs for south Balochistan.
 
Thousands of meals and raw food were distributed in Larkana and hundreds of patients were treated and provided medicine.
We MUST do MORE .
By admin
BlogNews
September 1, 2022

July Flood Update

28 July 2022
Gilgit: Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid meets with a delegation of Chairman of the well-known Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust, Chaudhry Muhammad Akhtar!
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid, speaking to the delegation on the occasion, said that Gilgit-baltistan faces serious challenges due to climate change and environmental changes and every year due to earthquakes, glaciers-made lakes collapse, floods, landslides and local occurrences. The wind is very much affected It’s happening.
The provincial government appreciates the services of welfare agencies in assisting the provincial government in relief and recovery efforts in areas affected by natural disasters.
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Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid further said that the provincial government is taking serious steps to give the destitute and helpless people of the society a dignified position in the society and to eradicate poverty. He also said that the federation in Skardu had created the helplessness of Chairman Imran. Closed shelters for individuals will reopen them with their resources and establish shelter soon in Gilgit.
The Chairman of Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust also announced on this occasion to take full responsibility of providing full sponsorship and education and training of more than hundred orphans and helpless children of Gilgit-Baltistan at Court Educational and Residential Complex. He also announced the floods, earthquakes in Gilgit-baltistan and He also reiterated to provide assistance to the provincial government in settlement and rehabilitation projects in areas affected by natural disasters.

PLEASE WATCH and SHARE the VIDEO.

It is very informative about KORT’s amazing work during these floods in PAKISTAN and Gilgit Baltistan . And please donate Generously as much more needs doing .

July 31st 2022
KORT FLOOD RELIEF in SWABI KPK
Team KORT has successful completed the food packs distribution in SWABI KPK to the floods affected.
KORT Emergency Relief for Flood Victims
After the completion of Gilgit and Sawabi Emergency Relief Project, Now Team KORT is travelling to Balochistan For Emergency Relief.
Prayers are requested.
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BlogNews
August 18, 2022

THE FIRST WEDDINGS AT KORT

The Messenger of Allah, Peace be upon him said: “Marriage is a part of my sunnah, and whoever does not follow my sunnah has nothing to do with me.” [Ibn Majah]

Marriage is a sturdy bond which is not only a key factor in Islam but is also a highly recommended Sunnah. The Prophet of Allah peace be upon him has mentioned that the moment a person becomes mature and financially stable, he should immediately seek to get married. It ties the knot between a man and woman, who have solemnly vowed to love one another, offer mutual respect to each other, and to become partners in assisting one another towards the pleasure of Allah.

From among the benefits of marriage is having a committed partner for life, it helps save oneself from committing the sin of unlawful relationships, it increases the ummah of the final messenger, and to bear children who will go on to become our inheritors of family heritage and wealth, personality, good characteristics, and our noble teachings. We pray that Allah grants us pious children who will support us when we are old and pray for our forgiveness when we leave this temporary world.

Following the 2005 Azad Kashmir Earthquake, many orphaned children came to KORT who had lost both their parents, and other close family members. These children have been raised as one of our own for the past 17 years and now some of them have completed their studies, have a job, and are of marriageable age.

In August 2022, two weddings took place at KORT for two young adult females who joined KORT in 2006 as orphans.

The management of KORT made every effort to ensure that these individuals did not feel the loss of their parents and celebrated the occasion as one big family with all the students and staff at KORT.

A Mehndi night was arranged prior to the wedding day and the atmosphere was lively with children of differing ages laughing and playing around and well-wishing the two special individuals.

Congratulations to the two couples and we wish them a blessed and prosperous marriage that is filled with blissful happy memories and an abundance in barakah.

Please continue to support KORT so we can help provide a brighter future for the orphans in our care.

THE WAIT IS OVER —

Watch the best wedding of the Year of 2 of my KORT daughters . Tears flow naturally when something touches your heart .
PLEASE WATCH and SHARE .

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