By: Abdul Razack Gbla
Ummah Welfare Trust (UWT) has donated thousands of full bags of rice to students enrolled in its Kataateeb Islamic education programme across Sierra Leone, bringing much-needed relief to families ahead of Eid al-Adha.
The distribution, which began on May 30 and continued into early June 2025, targeted students in both Freetown and the provinces. Beneficiaries received an entire 50kg bag of rice at designated collection points, in what parents and local observers have described as a timely and generous act.
“This means a lot to us, especially in these challenging times,” said one grateful parent. “May Allah bless Ummah Welfare Trust for remembering us for the sake of Allah.”
This latest food aid effort adds to a series of welfare activities led by the UK-based charity. Just recently, UWT provided Eid gifts of 290,000 Leones to each student in its programme, reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading faith-based humanitarian organizations operating in the country.
Founded in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust delivers humanitarian assistance in more than 14 countries. Its operations are rooted in Islamic principles of compassion, generosity, and community support. In Sierra Leone, the charity continues to address poverty and limited access to education—particularly among children in disadvantaged communities.
Through its Kataateeb programme, UWT provides free, high-quality Islamic education, targeting every children. The initiative ensures students are equipped with uniforms, madrasah bags, learning materials, and access to regular examinations. High-performing students are rewarded with gifts to motivate their continued progress.
Teachers under the programme also benefit from regular training and monitoring, ensuring that both academic and moral instruction meet the highest standards. The overall goal is to nurture a generation who are guided by revelation, grounded in reality, and who carry forward the legacy of the Prophets.
With food challenges still affecting many households across Sierra Leone, UWT’s rice distribution comes as a vital support mechanism for families struggling to meet daily needs. Beyond physical nourishment, the project also serves as a reminder of the value of compassion and collective responsibility.
As we are in the sacred days of Dhul Hijjah, Ummah Welfare Trust’s work stands as a proof to the impact of faith-driven action—transforming lives, one student at a time, a gradual process of IslamicTarbiyah.
