Field Office India implemented the largest Seasonal Feeding program across all Islamic Relief field offices worldwide.

COUNTRY/LOCATION

Country: India

Areas

States: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Orissa
Locations: Various (see Distribution Chart Annex B)

PROJECT SUMMARY

Goal: to ensure that vulnerable families have immediate free access to adequate basic social services that is necessary for their survival. 
Purpose: 
•   Bring relief to people suffering food shortages and food related deficiency problems. 
•   Address structural issues affecting the supply and sustainability of food resources. 
•   Complement IRW's overall relief and developmental activities.

TYPE AND NUMBER 
OF BENEFICIARIES

Beneficiaries were chosen from amongst the poorest of the poor, giving priority to families with women heads, disabled, larger number of children, pregnant or lactating women, aged and below poverty line.

In some areas, populations affected by recent natural and man-made calamities were chosen.

START AND END DATE

Start: 16th November 2010 (10th Dhul Hijjah 1431 A.H.)
End: 6th December 2010 (30th Dhul Hijjah 1431 A.H.)

NO. OF BENEFICIARIES

1004235

Muslim Aid implementing seasonal feeding at Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal through OFFER.

Under the qurbani program, Muslim Aid provides the fund for the implementation of the project at Kerala and West Bengal. In most impoverished communities, meat is a staple diet and many beneficiaries are amongst those who cannot afford this luxury for months at end.