TEHRAN (IQNA) – Volunteers from Islamic Relief Canada came together in Halifax on Sunday to assemble winter care kits to help people in need of warmth and relief this winter. This is the sixth year for the charity's national Winter Warmth campaign. Kits include winter essentials — gloves, socks and blankets — as well as personal care needs like sanitary pads and deodorant. Aisha Gattous, Islamic Relief Canada's regional co-ordinator, said the organization works to alleviate poverty across the world based on Islamic values. Like all the work done by the charity, Gattous said the winter campaign is funded by donations and fundraising eventsAccording to Gattous, the national winter warmth campaign will distribute 4,000 kits across Canada in 30 cities this year.

Source: CBC News December 05, 2022 17:26 UTC