Spreading Kindness: 1,250 Ramadan Iftar Packages Distributed to Hodeidah Residents in Yemen

Bandung — The Amanah Kemanusiaan Global (AMAL) Humanitarian Foundation has brought forth the spirit of sharing in the holy month of Ramadan through the distribution of a Ramadan iftar programme for those in need in Hodeidah, Yemen. The programme runs for 10 days, from 28 February to 9 March 2026, with the distribution of 1,250 iftar packages each day to help residents break their fast. Hodeidah is one of Yemen’s regions affected by a protracted humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict that has persisted for years. According to a report from the United Nations (UN), millions of Yemenis still face limited access to food and basic necessities. Food aid is crucial to help them survive, especially during Ramadan. Through this programme, AMAL’s team prepares simple yet nutritious iftar packages to help residents break their fast. Each package comprises a variety of traditional and nutritious items, including yoghurt, bananas, fried snacks, zalabia (a fried pastry typical of the Middle East), mutabbaq or Yemeni martabak, and dates. The menu was chosen because it is easy to consume, provides energy after a day of fasting, and aligns with local customs for breaking the fast. A total of 1,250 packages are distributed daily to those in need, including financially challenged families, children, and refugees living in and around Hodeidah. The distribution is carried out orderly by local volunteer teams to ensure aid reaches recipients fairly and on target. This Ramadan iftar programme is hoped to help ease the burden on Yemeni communities facing difficult conditions. In addition to meeting the food needs at iftar, the activity embodies the care and humanitarian solidarity of Indonesians toward their brothers and sisters in Yemen. AMAL also thanks donors and other parties who contributed so that the activity could be carried out successfully. The support and trust given provide encouragement for AMAL to continue spreading benefits and goodness. Those wishing to participate in supporting AMAL’s Ramadan iftar programme can visit AMAL’s official website at amanahkemanusiaanglobal.org.