About Us
Find out more about us and what we stand for
The name ‘Musafir’, which means ‘traveller’ in Arabic, is more than just a word. It embodies the core values and mission of our charity. It originates from the root word ‘Safar ‘, which denotes travel, journey, or voyage.
It aptly captures the essence of our existence in this world as described in the Hadith. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised, “Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a traveller/wayfarer” [Bukhari: 6416].
The Hadith reminds us of life’s temporary nature, a fleeting journey that will soon end. After that, when we leave, we will only have our actions. This underscores the urgency to act now and make a difference.
“Musafir” signifies our collective journey, highlighting the responsibility to support one another as we navigate through this world. The name of the charity is a call to action, encouraging us to use our health, time, and resources wisely by aiding those in need. It reflects the transient nature of life and the crucial importance of preparing for the Hereafter by doing good work and spending in the way of Allah.
‘The Messenger of Allah (saw) said “The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be their charity”. [Tirmidhi]
As Muslims, we feel the pain of our fellow humans and want the same comfort and good life for them as we do for ourselves. It is natural for us to give to charity to help stop this pain. Musafir Charity wants to start a movement that allows people to get involved in many campaigns. Musafir is a one-of-a-kind platform that brings together caring people. It encourages people to help end world hunger and helps women pull their families out of poverty.
In our efforts to lead the fight against inequity, discrimination and injustice, we hope to give a voice to unheard stories of perseverance. Our efforts are channelled towards empowering society’s most vulnerable groups to the point where they have the resources to lift themselves out of hardship and poverty. The proceeds of our campaigns help fund projects aimed at enhancing health, ending hunger and overcoming adversity. We achieve immediate but lasting change in the lives of the people we serve.
We allow volunteers and donors to select the causes closest to their hearts from a range of possibilities and choose how much time and resources they can commit to the cause of their choosing.
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In our ideal world, there would be no need for organisations like ours. A place where every child has access to education, no child goes to bed hungry, no animal suffers brutality, and no one grows old alone without support from their community. However, this is not the case.
In Pakistan, about 20% of the population is undernourished. This equates to nearly 40 million people who are not getting enough nutrients on a daily basis. This is nearly double the percentage of people worldwide who are undernourished
The health indicators of women in Pakistan are among the worst in the world. It is one of the few countries where women’s life expectancy is lower than that of men
Women in particular have limited opportunities to acquire higher education and attain professional or technical degrees
The World Bank projects that the number of people living in extreme poverty will be 692 million in 2024.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) report that 1.1 billion people live in multidimensional poverty. This includes 455 million people living in countries affected by violent conflict, and 584 million children under 18.
Women in particular have limited opportunities to acquire higher education and attain professional or technical degrees
The UN Statistics Division reports that 7 in 10 children worldwide lack social protection coverage. In 2023, only 28.2% of children aged 0 to 15 received child cash benefits.
Rising conflicts and violent organized crime cause human suffering and hamper sustainable development.
Achieving universal social protection coverage for children will require closing a major financing gap.
- Almost 23 million children aged 5–16 years are out of school representing 44% of this age group’s total population.
- Only 70% of the children entering primary school are estimated to reach Grade 5.
- At present less than 3 percent of the age group 17–23 have access to higher education.
- Women in particular have limited opportunities to acquire higher education and attain professional or technical degrees.
- More than 80 percent of the country’s population faces severe water scarcity.
- Hunger is a severe issue in Pakistan. Out of 116 nations, Pakistan is ranked 92nd on the 2021 Global Hunger Index.
- In Pakistan, about 20% of the population is undernourished. This equates to nearly 40 million people who are not getting enough nutrients on a daily basis. This is nearly double the percentage of people worldwide who are undernourished.
- The health indicators of women in Pakistan are among the worst in the world. It is one of the few countries where women’s life expectancy is lower than that of men.