Key Points

• Many Muslim families in Cambodia live with unstable incomes, relying on daily labour, small-scale farming, or fishing to survive.
• Rising food prices have made basic staples like rice, cooking oil, and protein increasingly unaffordable.
• During Ramadan, the pressure intensifies as families must prepare meals for iftar and suhoor every day.
• Families are identified and verified by trusted local partners based on financial hardship and need.
• A family of 4 can be fed with a food pack worth RM160 ($40) in Tboung Khmum and Kandal.
• If you can’t sponsor a full meal, your donation will be pooled to ensure families are still fed.

Campaign Story

In Cambodia, poverty is not always visible, but it is deeply felt. Nearly 1 in 5 people live below the national poverty line, and in rural areas, the rate rises to almost 23%. Most families survive on unstable income from daily labour, small-scale farming, or fishing. Missing even one day of work can mean no food on the table.

Food insecurity remains a serious challenge. According to the World Food Programme, 16% of households cannot afford a nutritious diet, while 22% of children under five are stunted due to long-term undernutrition. These figures reflect households that are constantly one price increase, one illness, or one poor harvest away from hunger. 

As food prices continue to rise, families struggle to afford basic necessities. Rice, cooking oil, and simple sources of protein are no longer guaranteed purchases. Outside of Ramadan, this is already difficult. During Ramadan, it becomes overwhelming. For parents living day to day, Ramadan often starts with anxiety instead of peace. Some eat less so their children can eat. Others rely on very simple meals just to get through the fasting hours.

This campaign exists to ease that burden. By providing essential food supplies for the month of Ramadan, families can observe their fasts without the constant fear of hunger. A family of 4 can be fed with a food pack worth RM160 ($40) in Tboung Khmum and Kandal. Parents gain certainty. Children are fed. Homes regain a sense of stability during a sacred time.

Who This Campaign Supports

• Low-income Muslim households in rural villages
• Daily wage earners with unstable or seasonal income
• Families with elderly members or young children
• Households with limited or no access to formal assistance

All beneficiaries are identified and verified by trusted local partners who work closely with the community.

How the Funds Are Used

• Contributions support the procurement of food items from local suppliers, packing and logistics, and distribution to verified families. Basic operational costs ensure aid is delivered efficiently and responsibly.
• Beyond Ramadan, insights from this campaign will guide future food aid, livelihood support, and welfare initiatives aimed at improving long-term food security and resilience among vulnerable Muslim families in Cambodia.

 

The Prophetic Promise

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “He who provides a fasting person something with which to break his fast with, will earn the same reward as the one who was observing the fast, without diminishing in any way the reward of the latter.” [Tirmidhi]

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Whoever relieves the hardship of a believer in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever helps ease one in difficulty, Allah will make it easy for him in this world and the Hereafter.” [Muslim]

You may never meet the family you help. But they will remember you at iftar. And many will raise their hands in duʿā’ for the one who fed them when they had nothing. Give today. Feed a fasting family in Cambodia.