Your kindness can change a life forever and help keep an orphan out of harm’s way.
Right now, as you read this, more than 153 million orphans are facing life without the comfort of a parent. War, illness, poverty, and disaster have taken so much from them, stealing not just loved ones, but the safety and joy every child deserves.
In places like Gaza, Syria, and Afghanistan, where devastation runs deep and loss is felt in every home, it’s the children who suffer most. Many are left frightened, forgotten, and alone.
At Penny Appeal, we believe no child should carry such pain on their own. With your support, we can help restore the warmth and care these young hearts so desperately need.
So far, over 121,000 orphans have been supported through our programmes—receiving nourishing meals, warm clothing, vital healthcare, and the gift of education. With your continued kindness, many more will grow up feeling safe, valued, and hopeful for a brighter tomorrow, Insha’Allah.
Zaria's Story
After a sudden heart attack killed their father instantly, life became even more challenging for sisters Zaria and Samra who were already feeling the effects of being poor at just 6 years old.
Incredible donors like you sponsored the two sisters, paying for their education – Alhamdulillah! After their brother was forced to abandon his academic studies to support the family, Zaria and Samra were blessed with the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty once and for all. They were each provided with a safe play to stay, school uniforms, stationary, textbooks and hygiene items to ensure they have everything they need for their studies.
“We feel a deep sense of honour and gratitude for the support in our education and other financial assistance”
You too can transform a child’s life just like Zaria and Samra’s.
What's Included?
Your donation can completely fund a vulnerable child’s education who otherwise may never have had the opportunity to study.
Your kindness can ensure an orphan child has nutritious meals to fuel their growth every single day.
With an orphan sponsorship, you can make sure that a child who formerly had nothing, now has new clothes, toys, and all the equipment they need for their education and activities.
Finally, your generosity can give the gift of healthcare and medical support to an orphan to ensure they stay fit and healthy.
What Did the Prophet Say About Orphans?
As Muslims, we have a duty to care for orphans, showing them compassion and kindness is said to be one of the most blessed ways to honour Allah (SWT). The holy Qur’an couldn’t be clearer about how we should treat the vulnerable children of the world.
The Prophet (ﷺ) was reported to have said:
“The one who cares for an orphan and myself will be together in Paradise like this,” and he held his two fingers together to illustrate.
The Power of OrphanKind
As Muslims, we have a duty to care for orphans; showing them compassion and kindness is said to be one of the most blessed ways to honour Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). The holy Qur’an couldn’t be clearer about how we should treat the vulnerable children of the world.
The Prophet (ﷺ) was reported to have said:
“The one who cares for an orphan and myself will be together in Paradise like this,” and he held his two fingers together to illustrate.
Sponsoring an orphan is the ultimate form of Sadaqah Jariyah, with the potential to bring countless blessings upon us - and with Penny Appeal, it couldn’t be easier! For just £15 a month, you can ensure a vulnerable child never worries about where their next meal might come from or whether they’ll have a safe place to sleep tonight. You can provide a vulnerable orphan with everything you would want for your own child, for just 50p a day.
Your Impact in Action!
9.2
TRILLION
Glasses of water
50
MILLION
Beneficiaries
49
MILLION
Meals
121
Thousand
Orphans Sponsored
This is the impact of your generosity. Together, we have provided food, water and vital support to those who need it most. Every donation, whether Sadaqah or Zakat, helps alleviate suffering and restore hope to communities facing unimaginable hardship.
We always aim to use your donation as intended. If that’s not possible, it will go to similar life-changing projects in the same country or a similar region. When you give to ‘where most needed’, your donation supports the world’s most vulnerable communities, based on expert guidance and our local partner insights. However you give, you can rest assured your donation is in the best hands!
What happens if the sponsored child leaves the programme?
Sometimes, a child may leave our sponsorship programme. This could be because they’ve moved to live with family in another area or have started attending a school outside of Penny Appeal’s support network. If that happens, your donations will still be used to help other vulnerable children in need. We’ll match you with another child in the programme, and you’ll receive updates about them, so that your kindness continues to make a difference. Of course, we’ll let you know about any changes, and it’s entirely your choice if you wish to continue your sponsorship or bring it to a close.
Can I write to my sponsored orphan?
It is possible to write a letter to your sponsored orphan, although it’s not always the best thing to do. Your orphan will be part of a class/orphan home, and if one child is showered with letters, it can be quite unsettling for the other children. Writing an open letter to the class/orphan home, which can be read out to everyone, is preferable as it ensures that all of the children feel included. Letters can be forwarded via our UK headquarters. If you would like to send an Eid gift to your orphan or send something to all of the children in the school or orphanage at any time of the year, please call us on 03000 11 11 11.
Can I choose which child to sponsor?
You can select in which country you would like to sponsor a child and whether you would like to sponsor a boy or a girl. If you set up a sponsorship online, simply select the country from the options and write in the comments box if you have a preference for sponsoring a boy or girl. If you set up your sponsorship by post or phone, simply tell us your preference. We will do our best to meet your requests. If you do not specify, we will select an orphan where we feel the sponsorship is most needed.
What information and updates will I recieve?
Initially, you will receive a welcome pack which includes a profile of your sponsored child, and information about their background and their country of residence. After completing a year of this sponsorship, you will then receive a feedback report on your sponsored child’s progress. The report will also include a recent photograph, a brief message from and a drawing from your child (depending on their age and writing ability).
I can no longer afford the monthly payment for my sponsorship. What can I do?
Please get in touch with us before cancelling your monthly payment, so that you can still help us provide life-saving aid. It also helps if you tell us first so that we can update our records and cancel the sponsorship. If you are unable to sponsor a child for £15 a month, there is another way you can help! Donations of any amount can also be made to our Orphan Fund and further support the project, and the children in general.
Your Feedback Report: When you donate towards this project, you’ll benefit from regular insights into the incredible impact of your contributions. You'll receive comprehensive general programme feedback, offering a broad overview of how the support of you and other donors is making a difference as well as specific feedback about your individual project. This feedback allows you to see first-hand the tangible outcomes of your generosity, while allowing us to continually improve and refine our programmes to better serve those in need.
