Activity Report 2011/12

AMIR’S MESSAGE

BISMILLAHI RAHMANI RAHEEM

Dear brothers and sisters in IslamAssalamu Aleikum,

It gives me great pleasure to present our activity report for the year 2011/2012.

We have by the grace of Allah and your generous partnership, Alhamdulillah managed to achieve our targets and pray that we complete the remaining projects in due course.

We, focusing on our vision, “Eradication of poverty through Education”, have continually strived to empower and uplift the Muslim youth, and as the hadith of our holy prophet (PBUH) says” “Attainment of knowledge is a must for all Muslims”, we at MDO put a lot more emphasis on developing the Alfurqan Training Institute at Maili tisa.

Further to our appeal for funds to construct the teachers’ residences and your positive response, I am pleased to report that we have completed construction of six units and will embark on the balance four units as soon as funds become available.

We have this year earmarked other projects at the institute which will be highlighted in the Alfurqan report.

I sincerely thank you for your partnership and guidance and look forward to continue with our combined efforts to uplift the status of the Muslim ummah.

Finally, the blessed holy month of Ramadhan will be with us soon and I urge you all to strive to maximize your ibadah during this period and seek Allah’s forgiveness and pray for the Muslim ummah at large.

I wish you all “Ramadhan Mubarak”.

Wasallam

Hafeez Ishak Ismail AhmedAmirMaahad Daawah Organization.

New van

IFTAR (FAMINE)DISTRIBUTION REPORT 2011 / 1432 A.H

Due to the drought in the North Eastern province we managed to raise only Kshs 3.9 m towards Iftar/Famine relief.In collaboration with Ummah Foundation we distributed food parcels to Wajir, Mandera and Isiolo. By the grace of Allah over 11,335 families were assisted during Ramadhan. Our members accompanied and participated in the distribution.

Appreciations:We wish to thank all donors, partners and well-wishers for their generous contributions.

Iftar distribution in NamangaIftar distribution in Naivasha

QURBANI/UDHIYYA 2011

Due to drought in the North Eastern and Upper Eastern Provinces of Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and the coming in of International Islamic organization into Kenya to perform Uddhiyya, led to a significant reduction of shares for Udhiyyas, creating a high demand leading to shortages of animals and increment in prices.Alhamdulillahi,we managed to slaughter a total of 1385 Shares (Goats).

Summary of Distribution Areas:

1. WESTERN KENYA

598 Shares were distributed in this area, most of them are subsistence farmers and Labourers.

2. COAST PROVINCE-LAMU DISTRICT

560 Shares were distributed to several Islands including Pate,Ndau,Kiwayu,Manda and Main Lamu Island.On the Main land we covered from Witu to Mokowe including the Mboni Forest community

3. CENTRAL PROVINCE

57 Shares were dispatched to the Muslims in Muranga area.

Uddhiyya in Lamu District, Coast ProvinceFerrying the animals to the various Lamu Islands for Uddhiyya

4. KAJIADO DISTRICT:31 Shares were slaughtered at our centre at Alfurqan Training Institute, Maili Tisa. The Local Muslims in Namanga also benefited.

5. NAIROBI AREA & EASTERN60 Shares were distributed to prisoners through special permission from the Prision Authority. 9 Shares were distributed in Ukambani to an Islamic centre.

7. NAIVASHA70 Shares were distributed to the populace staying around lake Naivasha

Uddhiyya in Western Kenya

WIDOWS PROGRAM

Maahad Daawah Organization provides a monthly stipend of Kshs 3000/= for the widows and aged. Currently we have 14 beneficiaries on this program. We are therefore earnestly appeal to you for further funds to enable us assist more.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Maahad Daawah Organization allocates 7.5% of its Zakat Collection for medical assistance. Each assistance is investigated and scrutinized. Once verification as authentic, the Majlis sits and approves the Funds. So far we have expended Kshs 1.4 m for local as well as overseas hospital assistance.

Aged program recipient Widow program recipient

Medical assistance recipients

EDUCATION BURSARIES

The number of students seeking Education bursaries continues to increase. The parents as well as the students realize the value of having a good education and this could be an avenue to remove them from the poverty they are facing.We have top performing students in their respective classes, applying for our education bursaries and last year two of the girls under this sponsorship scored a mean grade B.Below are some of the sponsored students.

MOTOR-BIKE PROJECT

The beneficiaries of these motor-bikes cover the whole country, regularly reporting to us on their progress and most of them appreciate the assistance as their livelihood has tremendously improved and they are able to travel and cover wider areas in their Daawah propagations.

Benefits:

1) Improved Livelihood

2) Dais are able to cover wider areas in their Daawah Propagation

3) Beneficiaries donate to Widows & poor students from the generated funds (Boda-Boda)

4) The Motor- bikes are also utilized in cases of emergencies as an Ambulance to ferry the sick to hospital, amongst other important duties in remote areas.

5) The dais because of the outreach project they undertake have become respectable members of the society.

Appeal

More motor-bikes are required to expand this program. A member handing over a motorbike to a dai from Marsabit

Area-Kinna Form 4 Area- Dandora-Form 2 Area -Eastleigh –Form 1 Area- Garissa- Form 3 Area Embakasi-Form 4

NEW INTAKE

This year the institute admitted 52 students raising the number of students to over a 170, the highest ever in the institute’s history whereby we had more than 15 students with over 300 marks in their KCPE examination. Alhamdulillah the demand for places has also increased and we had to turn down a number of students.The reason that the demand has improved is because of the caliber of our former students and the impact they are portraying wherever they reside or work as Imams/dais and more parents want their sons to emulate them.

CURRENT CURRICULUM

We offer a Six year course: • Two years Arabic Language• Three years Higher Islamic Education including using a well equipped Computer room• Final year is for a crash course in KCSE Certificate, regular secondary subjects are taught during the other years.Our desire is these students will take up IRE teaching careers. The top student from this class is teaching in Mombasa and the Institute is impressed with his performance.

GRADUATION:

To date over 50 students have graduated from the Institute.

Students in laboratory

Local Maasai boys studying at the Institute.

Recently completed teachers quarters at Maili Tissa Centre

ATI STUDENT SPONSORSHIPThe cost of educating one student is KShs. 9000/- subsidized rate for sponsorship is KShs. 3000/- per monthWith the cost of living going up the challenge we are facing is to sustain this program which benefits a lot of students from poor families and marginalized community. Most of these sponsored students excel in their classes because of the assistance. We are appealing for more sponsors and donations.

NEW DEVELOPMENT & PROJECTS

TEACHERS QUARTERS

Six units are now complete and the teachers are well settled. The two bed roomed quarter is provided with electricity and piped water in a serene environment and this will impact positively on the standard of education as we envisage a contented teacher will impart his knowledge positively to the students.

Appeal

Four units remaining at 1 m each.

Local Community Integration

The local Maasai boys from the area now doing well and one has memorized the Juzu within 6 months and the teachers are happy with their performance.

MASJID

Our aim is to construct a bigger and more spacious Masjid in order to accommodate increased students and Muslim population. We appeal for your prayers and donations. Estimated cost is 17.5 m.

Current dormitory

DORMITORY

Due to higher number of students, an additional dormitory will have to be constructed.

Appeal

Estimated cost 10 m

Proposed Maili Tisa Masjid

Photos of the farm

The current congested dinning hall , picture from outside and inside

DAIRY FARMING.

Two cows continue to produce Milk for the Institutes consumption

BEE-HIVES

Due to the prolonged drought last year we did not harvest sufficient honey. Inshallah, with the recent rains and flowering vegetation we expect a good yield.

INCOME GENERATION/ SELF SUSTAINING PROJECTS AT ATI MAILI TISA CENTRE

FARM PROJECT

The farm continues to supplement the kitchen with its produce. The vegetable grown throughout the year are kales, maize, onions and tomatoes.The sale of seedlings from the tree nursery also contributes additional revenue.

New Dining Hall:

Cost is 1.5 million, we already have a pledge of 0.5m.This has been necessitated by the high number of students and it’s been resolved to demolish the old dining hall to construct a modern dining and kitchen facility. It will also boast of environmentally friendly and cost cutting measures.

Extract of Audited Accounts 2011

MAAHAD DAAWAH ORGANIZATION

2011 2010 Kshs Kshs

INCOME

Donation 14,769,372 14,847,611

Foodstuff 7,361,485 937,813

Fundraising 7,277,011 9,173,848

Members Contribution 46,300 19,300

Total Income 29,454,168 24,978,572

EXPENDITURE

Projects:

Education 6,718,658 5,206,581

Health 1,183,700 671,207

Relief 6,467,600 -

Welfare 4,113,723 5,721,900

Community & Mosques 291,000 697,635

Udhiyya/ Qurbani/ Iftar Expenses 5,481,554 10,427,540

Total Projects: 24,256,235 22,724,863

Administration Expenses 1,421,250 1,442,606

Total Expenditure 25,677,485 24,167,469

PS. Any surplus is carried forward to be utilised in the following year

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Extract of Audited Accounts 2011

AL-FURQAN INSTITUTE

2011 2010

Kshs Kshs

INCOME

Donations 18,069,979 15,195,944

Beehive 30,900 49,300

Foodstuff 518,350 121,420

Iftar Contributions 244,450 268,000

Total Income 18,863,679 15,634,664

EXPENDITURE

Establishments 708,201 880,519

Administration 10,136,686 8,317,417

Depreciation 815,861 736,197

Total Expenditure 11,660,747 9,934,133

PS. Any surplus is carried forward to be utilised in the following year

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Office Bearers’ Contacts

Name Position Telephone (Hafiz) Ishak I. Ahmed Chairman - MDO 0733-800069 Mansoor A. Kassam Treasurer 0729-242489 Ali Jamal Mohamed Executive Officer 0722-492850 Sayed Hassan Al-Hadad Chairman - Al Furqan 0729-407080 Hassan Masinde Secretary/ Manager - Al Furqan 0722-746719

Auditors Legal Adviser Bankers Nafisa Alibhai & Associates Ali Sheba Standard Chartered (K) Ltd. TRV Plaza, 5th Floor Jamia Plaza Muthaiga Branch, Nairobi Muthithi Road Kigali Road Nairobi Nairobi First Community Bank Wabera Street, Nairobi

Address P. O. Box 10527-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 020-2011299 Mobile: 0722-492850, 0733-994009 Email: info@maahad.org www.maahad.org