Jerusalem \u2013 The Ramadan charity campaign led by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency (BMAQ) has evolved into a comprehensive socio-economic support mechanism, providing vital assistance to vulnerable families while revitalizing local commerce, supporting merchants, and creating temporary jobs for youth amid the city\u2019s challenging living conditions.
\nThe 1447 AH campaign marks a notable shift from standardized, pre-packaged food aid to a voucher-based system, empowering beneficiary families to select their own essential food items. This approach not only respects their dignity but also enables them to shop normally at approved stores, free from any sense of stigma or embarrassment.
\nUnder this initiative, beneficiaries can visit participating shops to purchase essential food items\u2014such as rice, oil, flour, legumes, canned goods, milk, and dates\u2014using vouchers at checkout, in a manner that promotes social solidarity and community cohesion.<\/p>\n
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5,112 Coupons to Support Jerusalemite Families<\/strong><\/p>\n Organizers of the \u201cGrand Ramadan\u201d initiative announced that this year\u2019s program includes the distribution of 5,112 shopping vouchers, each valued at 350 shekels (approximately $140), benefiting thousands of families in Jerusalem and its surrounding areas.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Revitalizing the Economic Cycle and Supporting Traders<\/strong><\/p>\n Organizers of BMAQ\u2019s Ramadan charity campaign emphasized that this year\u2019s initiative goes beyond food assistance to support Jerusalem\u2019s local economy, in line with the Agency\u2019s 2026 strategy prioritizing economic activity as a driver of development and stability. Preserving Dignity and Strengthening Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n BMAQ\u2019s Ramadan charity campaign reflects the Agency\u2019s commitment to translating solidarity into tangible social action that directly addresses people\u2019s needs, while placing the preservation of beneficiaries\u2019 dignity at the core of efforts to sustain the resilience of Jerusalem\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n Echarkaoui stressed that the initiative not only provides food aid but also strengthens Jerusalemite families\u2019 social and economic stability, stimulates local commerce, and generates temporary jobs for youth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jerusalemite Praise for the Initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In this context, Louay Al-Husseini, Director General of the Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jerusalem, expressed his gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, for his ongoing support of the Committee\u2019s work and initiatives that bolster the resilience of Jerusalem\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n Al-Husseini also commended BMAQ\u2019s efforts, highlighting its sustained collaboration with Jerusalemite institutions and its role in promoting national identity while strengthening the resilience of the city\u2019s residents. Jerusalem \u2013 The Ramadan charity campaign led by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency (BMAQ) has evolved into a comprehensive socio-economic support mechanism, providing vital assistance to vulnerable families while revitalizing local commerce, supporting merchants, and creating temporary jobs for youth amid the city\u2019s challenging living conditions. The 1447 AH campaign marks a notable shift…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12115,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classifiee","category-26","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12129"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12130,"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12129\/revisions\/12130"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bmaq.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nWithin this framework, the Agency has authorized 16 stores across more than 30 areas in the Jerusalem governorate to serve beneficiaries, enabling families to shop nearby while supporting local merchants and helping them remain operational despite ongoing economic challenges.
\nThe initiative also creates temporary jobs for Jerusalemite youth in organizing, distributing, and managing the logistics of the program during Ramadan, further boosting its economic and social impact on the local community.<\/p>\n
\nHe emphasized that the Agency\u2019s programs enhance Jerusalemite families\u2019 living conditions, boost local commerce, and create job opportunities, expressing hope that these efforts will align with other local institutions to gradually shift from relief initiatives toward sustainable development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"