Solidarity campaign launched by Muslim charities to cushion the blows of coronavirus lockdown

The Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is leading a collective UK response to the COVID-19 crisis that has been coordinated by several leading Muslim organisations – from charities, mosques and community centres, umbrella organisations and a range of other actors, which is the first of its kind from Muslim charitable groups.

The Campaign for National Solidarity includes an emergency fundraising appeal is being launched to assist in the delivery of a nationwide response to the COVID-19 emergency, in order to serve the vital needs of communities across the UK who have been affected. This includes providing grants for those facing financial strife during this period, as well as supporting local organisations requiring greater resources to provide an effective response. The funds raised will go towards helping families and individuals facing significant financial hardship as well as giving community organisations the help they need to provide essentials to their community.

COVID-19 has caused considerable social and economic disruption and many communities are finding themselves to be in precarious and vulnerable situations financially, emotionally and physically, without access to essential support. Public sector services are overstretched and beyond capacity whilst the list of those requiring support continues to be on the rise.