As the annual report is near completion we can share a snippet from our insights: .we've made a huge impact directly supporting 60,465 ppl! 🙌.✨ 44,992 lives improved through Programmes ✨ 1,301 individuals received a transformational 'hand-up' & a staggering 4.6 m meals funded!

🧭 Today we held our quarterly board meeting which allowed us to:.✅ Review progress .✅ Ensure effective monitoring .✅ Assess budget performance .✅ Reflect on updates from @ChtyCommission.These regular reviews ensure we're operating efficiently, responsibly and with impact.

🌟 Monday Motivation: Naila’s Story 🌟. Naila, facing serious health challenges in Pakistan, turned her dream into reality with help from GEAR x COSARAF. “I feel closer to God and grateful for this chance.”. Read more:

This year, COSARAF supported 50 cyclone-affected individuals in Bangladesh with essential aid focused on dignity and recovery. From food and menstrual kits to school supplies and toilet repairs, the support went beyond relief to restore health and stability.

🎓 New Sheikh Scholars – this one’s for you!.Join us for our 4th Annual Leadership Day at @downingcollege 💼.🗓️ Friday 17 Oct 2025.📍 Cambridge.💡 Led by experts @PearnKandola.✉️ RSVP by 19 Sept: info@cosaraf.org. #SheikhScholars #Leadership #COSARAF #ChangeMakers

Monday Motivation: Samina’s Story . Samina, a mother of 4, used her stitching skills + support from GEAR x COSARAF to grow her home business. From neighbourhood clients to outsourced orders, her journey is one of resilience & hope. Read more:

In Kenya, COSARAF supported 34 young people with intellectual disabilities to build independent futures through farming.

Throwing back to our Scholars' Lunch and wishing we could do it again. which means we definitely will, so Scholars, please keep an eye out for dates in the new year!. #SheikhFamilyScholars #COSARAF #ChangeMakers

Monday Motivation: Yasmeen’s Story . Yasmeen, a mother of 5 in Karachi, turned hardship into hope. With GEAR x COSARAF’s support, she bought a sewing machine, built a business & now stitches for a Tariq Road boutique. Read more:

This Eid, COSARAF funded a special initiative in partnership with the Women and Family Advancement (WAFA) schools to spread joy and dignity among vulnerable communities in Malawi.

🌏 Happy South Asian Heritage Month! 🌏. From rich traditions to bold innovations, we’re proud to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of South Asian communities.

This year, the COSARAF-funded Enterprise Challenge Pakistan equipped 1,734 young people with entrepreneurial skills. A dedicated team of 150 teachers and 41 mentors guided them throughout the program.

The COSARAF Foundation is now proudly London-based, having moved from Potters Bar to Parkview, Uxbridge. We're grateful to the Sheikh Family for hosting us and look forward to continuing our mission of promoting family values and social justice from our new home.

Monday Motivation: Toni’s Story . Toni, 26, from Dumfries & Galloway, started Soul Sessions to give young people a voice in rural Scotland. Backed by The King’s Trust, she turned her passion into powerful youth-led workshops. Read more:

#FlashbackFriday 🌙. COSARAF’s Open Iftar at SOAS London brought 200 guests together — fostering unity, dialogue & interfaith understanding. Breaking bread, building bridges.

The COSARAF Foundation proudly hosted its inaugural Scholars’ Lunch on 26th July, bringing together current and former Sheikh Family Scholars, trustees, and academic partners for a special afternoon of reflection and celebration. Read more:

📍 We’ve moved!.The COSARAF Foundation is now proudly London-based, with our new office at Park View in Uxbridge, kindly hosted by the Sheikh Family. We look forward to welcoming our partners. Whether it's a meeting or a quick coffee, our door is always open!.#COSARAF #Uxbridge

#MondayMotivation. Meet Riyad — COSARAF Scholar & Materials Science student .Passionate about solar energy & sustainability, he’s combining science & charity work to make a real-world impact. 👉 Read Riyad’s full story here:

#FlashbackFriday 🚴‍♀️. In the UK, COSARAF’s support for Cycle Sisters helped 96 Muslim women & teenage girls break down barriers, build confidence, and foster new friendships through cycling.

🎓 This Saturday, we’re bringing together our Sheikh Family Scholars for our first annual scholars’ lunch in London — and we can’t wait!.It’s a chance to connect, share stories, network & reflect. All over some good food & even better company!.#SheikhFamilyScholarships #COSARAF

#MondayMotivation. Meet Zebah, a Sheikh Family Scholar studying Geography at Oxford .With COSARAF’s support, she’s combining research & community action to tackle climate change & drive real-world solutions. 👉 Read Zebah’s full story here: