Year: 2022
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Read more: Never forget your heroes
On December 25, 1876, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the visionary founder of Pakistan, was born. His tireless efforts and personal sacrifices paved the way for an independent homeland, a dream he turned into reality in 1947. Jinnah dedicated his life to securing the rights and future of millions, despite the toll it took on his…
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Read more: A Historic Match, A Nation United
After 30 years, the Pakistani cricket team is once again playing a final against England—and in the very same stadium! The match is already underway, and the excitement keeps growing. We wish the team the very best and hope they return home with the trophy. Best of luck to all the players and supporters around…
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Read more: Remembering the Visionary
Jinnah’s Death Anniversary On September 11, 2022, we marked 74 years since Muhammad Ali Jinnah departed this temporary worldly life for the eternal. May Allah grant him mercy and the highest place in Jannat ul Firdous 🤲🏼. Jinnah was no ordinary man—he was the chosen leader under whose guidance Pakistan was founded on August 14,…
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Read more: Eternal Sacrifice, Eternal Duty
Hum To Mit Jain Gain Ae Arz-e-Watan Lekin Tum Ko Zinda Rehna he Qayamat Ki Seher Hone Tak We may perish, O beloved homeland, but you must live on—until the dawn of Judgment Day. ✨ Your donation keeps their sacrifice alive—help us shape a Pakistan that stands strong, forever.
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Read more: Eid Mubarak
A Prayer for Blessings and Fulfillment Wishing you a blessed Eid ❤️ May Allah fulfill all your dreams and wishes. May the Most Gracious and Most Merciful accept your fasting and grant you many more successful Ramadans to come. دنیا بھر میں آج جہاں عید منائی جا رہی ہے، سب کو عید مبارک ہو۔ دعا…
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Read more: Ramadan Food Packages 2022
Just two days before Ramadan began, we launched our food package campaign—and we’ve already reached 78 families! Each family was carefully selected and received a Shamma voucher to shop for essential groceries at a local store. With inflation soaring, a contribution of 10,000 PKR (around €50*) offers a small but meaningful relief, helping families observe…
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Read more: 78 Families and Counting
Just two days before Ramadan began, we launched our food package campaign—and we’ve already reached 78 families! Each family was carefully selected and received a Shamma voucher to shop for essential groceries at a local store. With inflation soaring, a contribution of 10,000 PKR (around €50*) offers a small but meaningful relief, helping families observe…
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Read more: Pakistan Day
Honoring the Dream of Freedom Pakistan Day March 23rd reminds us each year of that historic Saturday in 1940. On this day, a powerful resolution was passed during a major gathering—to unite and fight for a free and independent state. It marked a pivotal milestone in the struggle for Pakistan. Seven years later, that dream…
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Read more: Donating to Shamma? It’s Tax-Deductible!
Did you know your donations to Stichting Shamma are tax-deductible in the Netherlands? Shamma is officially registered as an ANBI (Public Benefit Organization), which means all your donations can be declared as charitable gifts in your income tax return. Depending on your income, you could receive back up to one-third of your total donations. To…
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Read more: Wheels of Hope
Remember the fundraiser for a rickshaw during Ramadan? Last year, as part of our Microfinancing project, we helped a family facing financial hardship due to the pandemic. With your support, they bought a rickshaw. Now, one year later — they’re doing well, elhamdulillah. This week, they repaid the first installment of the loan (50,000 PKR).…
