In the heart of Gaza, where every day is a test of strength, something beautiful happened. Our foundation arrived with one of the simplest gifts, fresh fruits. Nothing fancy. Nothing huge. Yet the impact was unforgettable. Children gathered quickly, forming long lines that stretched further than we expected. They teased each other, nudged their friends, and laughed in that innocent way only children can holding on to joy even when life around them is heavy. Their excitement w

Today, the children at Ada Nur Orphans are engaged in their Quran lessons, and the room is alive with focus and quiet determination. Pages turn carefully as each child recites verses, while friends and volunteers offer gentle guidance and encouragement. These moments are about more than just reading they teach patience, concentration, and respect, while strengthening a sense of community among the children. Older children help younger ones, voices blend in recitation, and lit

During my recent visit to North Cyprus, I stepped into one of the island’s most extraordinary landmarks: the Selimiye Mosque in Lefkoşa . It’s a place where history, faith, and architecture blend in a way that almost stops time. Walking up to it, you immediately feel the weight of centuries. The towering structure, originally built as the Cathedral of Saint Sophia in the 13th century , still carries the unmistakable aura of a grand medieval church. When the Ottomans took cont

Alhamdulillah, our team has been distributing urgent water aid across the strip delivering fresh drinking water to displaced families who have endured months of hardship. These moments remind us that even the simplest gift, a cup of water, can become a lifeline. And with your support, we’re able to keep showing up for them, one truck at a time.

The crisis in Sudan has pushed millions of innocent families into unimaginable hardship. Entire communities, mothers, children, and the elderly, have been forced to flee their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Many walked for days seeking safety, food, and shelter. This week, the Lily Jay Foundation carried out an emergency food distribution for Sudanese families displaced by the war . These are people who escaped the conflict zones with nowhere to turn, liv

Today was a day full of smiles at Ada Nur Orphans. The children eagerly received gifts, each one bringing excitement and curiosity as they unwrapped their surprises. Receiving a gift is more than just a moment of fun it’s a reminder to these children that they are seen, cared for, and valued. Even small items can spark immense joy, creating memories that linger long after the wrapping paper is gone. The experience also brings a sense of togetherness. Children exchange smiles,

This week, our team traveled 12 hours to reach a camp where access to clean water has been severely limited. Upon arrival, we learned that the community had not received a water truck for 80 days. For 80 days, children and families have been forced to drink and use unsafe water, putting their health at serious risk. Lack of clean water affects every aspect of daily life, and the consequences for vulnerable communities are significant. These long journeys are critical to deliv

Every day, our team travels for hours to reach the children who need help the most. The journey is long and often challenging, but the purpose is clear: to ensure that these children feel seen, supported, and cared for. When our team arrives, they don’t just bring essential aid, they also bring moments of joy. One of the simplest ways they do this is by sharing lollipops, small gestures that light up the children’s faces and bring smiles that are priceless. These children fac

In Gaza, a simple gesture can spark unforgettable moments. Recently, children in the community were gifted fresh fruits, apples, bananas, oranges, and strawberries by the Lily Jay Foundation, turning an ordinary day into one filled with laughter and joy. For many of these children, fresh fruit is a rare treat. Watching them bite into sweet apples, peel bananas, and share slices of juicy oranges, it was impossible not to feel the happiness radiating from their faces. Every smi

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson has been suspended for one week after walking into parliament wearing a burka in what many lawmakers condemned as a racist and provocative act. Hanson, known for her long history of anti-immigration and anti-Muslim rhetoric, wore the garment to protest the senate’s refusal to introduce her bill banning face coverings in public. When the bill was blocked, she returned to the chamber dressed in a black burka, sparking immediate backlash. Muslim

Today, our Lily Jay Foundation team attempted to cross into Sudan again to deliver urgent, life-saving aid, but we were denied entry at the border. Hours of travel, paperwork, and waiting… only to be turned back. This is the reality of humanitarian work. It’s not always smooth. It’s not always easy. Sometimes the borders close, the rules change, and politics get in the way of helping innocent families who are simply trying to survive. But we don’t give up. Our team is safe, a

In Sudan, the first thing we saw wasn’t the water truck. It was the people. A line so long it almost didn’t look real. Dozens, then hundreds, standing under the blazing sun, each gripping an empty container like it was the last thing they owned. No one spoke much. They didn’t need to. Their faces carried everything exhaustion, hunger, fear, and a kind of quiet strength you can’t measure. Mothers held their children close, wiping dust off their cheeks. Some kids were too tir

Gaza experienced flooding again today as even a small amount of rainfall led to significant disruption across several areas. Due to the lack of functioning infrastructure and proper drainage systems, rainwater accumulated quickly, turning roads into inaccessible pathways and surrounding displacement tents with mud and standing water. Our field team attempted to deliver assistance to families living in temporary shelters, but the trucks were unable to reach the designated loca

The past 24 hours have shown how quickly hope can collapse in a region already exhausted by loss. Despite a ceasefire that was meant to shield civilians, new waves of strikes in Gaza and Lebanon have left families grieving once again. In Gaza City and Khan Younis, airstrikes tore through residential areas where people had finally begun to feel a small sense of safety. Homes were destroyed within seconds. Women, children, and entire families were among the dead. Hospitals, alr

In the heart of Sudan, where the dust hangs heavy in the air and the days often arrive with more uncertainty than comfort, something extraordinary happened a moment of quiet relief, a moment where hunger loosened its grip, even just for a little while. When our team arrived at the distribution point, the sun had just begun to soften. Women gathered first, their children pressed by their sides, their eyes carrying stories of long nights and even longer struggles. You could hea

Today, the children at Ada Nur Orphans received lollipops, and the room was filled with laughter and excitement. Bright colors and sweet flavors brought smiles to every face as the children unwrapped their treats and shared with friends. While it may seem like a small gesture, these lollipops created meaningful moments of joy. For the children, it was a reminder that they are cared for, valued, and remembered. Simple activities like this add light and happiness to their daily

Today we witnessed something truly heart-melting. Lily Jay’s young nephew, a white, English-speaking boy who doesn’t come from an Arabic background , confidently and recited one of the most beautiful verses of the Qur’an: “إِنَّ الْمُسْلِمِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمَاتِ، وَالْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ…” (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:35) And he didn’t just read it, he recited it with clarity, beauty, and incredible tajwīd. For his age, his voice and pronunciation were beyond impressive. Every l

I n the villages of Uganda, where daily life is a struggle for many, food aid doesn’t just fill empty stomachs it restores hope. Today, as supplies arrived, families gathered along dusty paths. Children ran forward, laughing as they clutched small packages, their faces a mix of surprise and delight. Mothers carefully balanced heavier sacks, whispering prayers of gratitude, while fathers carried supplies with quiet determination, grateful for the moment of relief. The communit

Even as the rain poured over North Gaza, hope found its way to families in need. Today, water aid reached communities struggling with shortages, bringing relief to children and adults alike. Small bottles were filled, buckets carried, and the joy of receiving clean water shone brighter than the stormy skies above. For the people here, each drop of water is more than just hydration it is comfort, dignity, and a reminder that even in the harshest conditions, help can arrive. Th

Israel’s assault on Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories has continued, with deadly attacks reported in both Gaza and East Jerusalem. According to Wafa news agency, two Palestinian teenagers were shot and killed by Israeli forces in the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem. In southern Gaza, a displaced Palestinian was killed near the so-called yellow line south of Khan Younis, a Nasser Hospital source told Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, Gaza’s Government Media

Ceasefires may exist on paper, but the reality on the ground tells a very different story. In both Gaza and Lebanon, Israeli attacks have continued almost uninterrupted, raising serious questions about the meaning—and purpose—of these agreements. Lebanon: A Ceasefire Undermined by Missiles On Tuesday, Israeli forces targeted Ain al-Hilweh, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, killing at least 13 people with two missiles. That same day, a drone strike in Bint Jbeil

A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) says 94 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli custody between October 2023 and August 2025 — a sharp rise compared to fewer than 30 deaths in the entire decade before the war. PHRI accuses Israeli authorities of systematic abuse, medical neglect, and attempts to cover up deaths, claiming many detainees were held without charge and that families were often not informed when loved ones died. The report highlights se

Lebanon is grieving yet another tragedy. At least 13 people have been killed in an Israeli strike near the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. For a country already carrying the weight of displacement, crisis, and conflict, this latest attack has left families shattered. Israel’s military claimed the strike targeted Hamas members “operating in a training compound” in the area. Hamas rejected the accusation as “fa