Events & Challenges
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2025
Jumbo Foodbox 2025
In the harsh winter of January 2025, as freezing temperatures and food shortages gripped Syrian refugee camps, His Eminence Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi led 16 volunteers from around the world to deliver Jumbo Food Boxes—each packed with 48 kg of essential supplies, sustaining a family for a month.
The IAC Winter Relief 2025 provided critical food aid to displaced families in Türkiye, mainly Souq Elhal Refuge Camp, Baytuna Eltyni Refuge Camp, Kilis, Rayhanli, and Antakya.
Our dedicated ground team delivered Jumbo Food Boxes, each equivalent to two standard food boxes, providing an average-sized family with essential food supplies and winter gear to sustain them through the winter.
2024
Ramadan 2024
The IAC Ramadan Kitchen Initiative was a monumental effort providing fresh, hot meals to thousands of displaced families, refugees, and vulnerable individuals in Turkey and northern Syria.
In 2024, the initiative prepared and distributed over 25,000 meals, ensuring that 4,000 individuals daily could break their fast with dignity. Focused on Hatay, Turkey, and Idlib, Syria, the program addressed urgent food security needs in conflict-affected areas.
Powered by dedicated volunteers and local partners, the initiative not only provided nourishment but also fostered hope and community. It stands as a testament to IAC’s commitment to delivering impactful, compassionate aid where it’s needed most.
A Sanctuary for Displaced Syrian Children
Serving 284 students per semester, Al-Huda Institute in Turkey blends Islamic and academic education to empower displaced Syrian children. In 2024, 28 students completed their Hifz, a testament to the institute’s commitment to spiritual and intellectual growth.
With a dedicated team of 9 educators, students receive instruction in Arabic, Turkish, Quranic studies, and core subjects. Beyond academics, psychosocial support fosters resilience and cultural preservation, helping children rebuild their lives with hope and purpose.
2023
Ramadan 2023
Syrian refugees are in dire need of your help. As part of Ramadan Food Drive 2023, IAC will be facilitating a food distribution program.
Due to the current travel restrictions in place, our Ramadan Food Drive 2023 Appeal will be run exclusively by our ground team distributing to Souq Elhal Refuge Camp and Baytuna Eltyni Refuge Camp, both located in Northern Syria, as well as Kilis, Rayhanli and Antakya in Turkey. They will be delivering much needed aid directly to the recipients.
Our ground team will distribute food parcels, containing essential food items all throughout Ramadan. Your donation of $70, will provide a family with critical food essentials for one month. You will be providing support for an average size family with 24 kg of food.
2022
Winter 2022
Syrian refugees are in dire need of your help. As part of Winter Food Drive 2022, IAC will be facilitating a food distribution program.
Due to the current travel restrictions in place, our Winter Food Drive 2022 Appeal will be run exclusively by our ground team distributing to Souq Elhal Refuge Camp and Baytuna Eltyni Refuge Camp, both located in Northern Syria, as well as Kilis, Rayhanli and Antakya in Turkey. They will be delivering much needed aid directly to the recipients.
Our ground team will distribute food parcels, containing essential food items all throughout Winter. Your donation of $50, will provide a family with critical food essentials for one month. You will be providing support for an average size family with 24 kg of food.
September 2022
Syrian refugees are in dire need of your help. As part of Summer Food Drive 2022, IAC will be facilitating a food distribution program.
Due to the current travel restrictions in place, our Summer Food Drive 2022 Appeal will be run exclusively by our ground team distributing to Souq Elhal Refuge Camp and Baytuna Eltyni Refuge Camp, both located in Northern Syria, as well as Kilis, Rayhanli and Antakya in Turkey. They will be delivering much needed aid directly to the recipients.
Our ground team will distribute food parcels, containing essential food items all throughout Summer. Your donation of $50, will provide a family with critical food essentials for one month. You will be providing support for an average size family with 24 kg of food.
Ramadan 2022
Syrian refugees are in dire need of your help. As part of Ramadan Food Drive 2022, IAC will be facilitating a food distribution program.
Due to the current travel restrictions in place, our Ramadan Food Drive 2022 Appeal will be run exclusively by our ground team distributing to Souq Elhal Refuge Camp and Baytuna Eltyni Refuge Camp, both located in Northern Syria, as well as Kilis, Rayhanli and Antakya in Turkey. They will be delivering much needed aid directly to the recipients.
Our ground team will distribute food parcels, containing essential food items all throughout Ramadan. Your donation of $75, will provide a family with critical food essentials for one month. You will be providing support for an average size family with 24 kg of food.
Winter 2021 - Summer 2022
With a harsh winter on its way, the most vulnerable are the women, widows, and orphans. Under the Taliban, Afghan women haven’t been able to return to work and have not been paid even before the Taliban take-over in August of 2021.
With your help, each food pack will provide enough food and personal care products for a family of five for two months.
HELP US EASE OUR SISTERS BURDEN, by providing 1000 female school teachers, janitors, security guards, widows and administrators families with the much needed support to help them throughout the harsh winter months of 2021-2022.
Past Events
2021
Spring - Summer 2021
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the travel restrictions in place, our Volunteer International Program will be run exclusively by our ground team until further notice.
Our ground teams in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan are continuing to distribute food packs and critical aid to Syrian orphans, hospitalized patients & the elderly.
You can help support this work by raising funds for more food packages
Spring - Summer 2021
Let’s be creative and raise money without stepping outside.
Take a look at our ideas for fundraising from home, take up your challenge and we will make sure your donation reaches where it is most needed
2020
Winter 2020
Syrian orphans, widows, the ill & the elderly – our ground teams delivered winter survival packs with food, aid and heat fuel to those most in need throughout the winter of 2020
Spring - Summer 2020
Throughout 2020, our ground team in Turkey continually distributed food packs and critical aid to Syrian orphans, hospitalized patients & the elderly. You helped support this work by raising funds for food packages
2019
December 2019
Volunteer International Program. Every quarter, teams of volunteers from around the world travel to Reyhanli, Turkey delivering critical aid to Syrian refugees.
May 2019
Volunteer International Program. Every quarter, teams of volunteers from around the world travel to Reyhanli, Turkey delivering critical aid to Syrian refugees.
February 2019
The fitness expert and marathon runner, Sister Vivian, organised a 5k Run for IAC. She raised funds in support for the orphans and children who are affected by the war in Syria
2018
December 2018
Volunteer International Program. Every quarter, teams of volunteers from around the world travel to Reyhanli, Turkey delivering critical aid to Syrian refugees.