Volunteers for international humanitarian charity Penny Appeal have made it a Ramadan to remember by giving up over 700 hours of their time to help those in need in their own communities as part of the charity\u2019s \u2018Love Thy Neighbour\u2019 programme.<\/p>\n
Dozens of people around the country helped with Penny Appeal\u2019s UK aid work, from serving hot meals for the homeless and decorating properties damaged by flooding, to visiting children in hospital and welcoming refugees.<\/p>\n
Members of #TeamOrange, the name given to Penny Appeal\u2019s volunteer and fundraising family, have regularly helped others during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which started on the 5th<\/sup> of June.<\/p>\n Despite fasting, working, studying and caring for their families, they have made the time and found the energy to support people in desperate need.<\/p>\n Penny, the charity\u2019s bus, has also been present at many of the activities, showcasing the \u2018Serving in the Community\u2019 ethos that is at the centre of Penny Appeal\u2019s \u2018Love Thy Neighbour\u2019 UK work.<\/p>\n Penny Appeal\u2019s community action and support over Ramadan has included:<\/p>\n Harris Iqbal, UK Programmes Manager at Penny Appeal, said: \u201cOur \u2018Love Thy Neighbour\u2019 work is a wonderful example of people coming together to help others in need locally.<\/p>\n Whether people require help with recovering after a natural disaster, the chance to enjoy a hot meal and some company, or just a friendly face and the opportunity to forget their troubles for an afternoon, our UK projects make these things happen.<\/p>\n \u201cOur volunteers never fail to amaze us with their generosity and kindness, and we\u2019re delighted that, once again, they have shown that compassion and charity are at the heart of their religions and their humanity.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to enhancing our UK work in the coming months and doing even more to help our neighbours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n