Today, on the first day of holy month of Ramadan, an
iftar dinner was arranged at the Yardem mosque in Kazan for 2 thousand needy citizens.
Due to the difficult epidemiological situation caused by the spread of
coronavirus, iftar is held remotely. The volunteers will deliver hot meals to
the Kazan believers.
The first iftar was held by the Mayor of Kazan Ilsur
Metshin. He visited the Yardam mosque, spoke with volunteers and congratulated
them on the beginning of Ramadan. The head of the city also spoke via video conference
with children who received 54 tablets and smartphones for distance learning the
day before.
“It’s good that
in Kazan, those in need always find support from responsive citizens”
The Yardam foundation's project “Charity iftar with
home delivery” was launched as part of the Road of life campaign. From the beginning
of April, volunteers participating in the campaign have been delivering hot
meals to Kazan citizens in need. Since the start of the Charity iftar, the
number of meals that to deliver to citizens has increased from 800 to 2
thousand per day, and the food packages have become more diverse.
“The number of people who help their neighbors is
growing in Kazan. This is very important, especially in difficult times that have
come for the whole world – the Mayor said. - There are always those who need
help: families with disabled children, the poor, large families, and so on. It’s
good that in Kazan they always find support from responsive citizens”.
Iftar packages
will be delivered to citizens by 70 volunteers
All meals are prepared and packed in special premises
of the Yardem mosque. Professional cooks are involved in the cooking, while the
foundation's volunteers pack iftar meals.
Volunteers also deliver iftar packages to the homes of
citizens- today 70 people are engaged in this work. The Mayor of Kazan spoke
with the volunteers and thanked them for their responsiveness. “You are doing a
big and important job. We are all very proud that such caring young people live
in our city, - I.Metshin addressed the volunteers. – This is a hard and
responsible job. When you do good things, you’ll get a great deal back”.
“The Yardam charitable foundation is a prime example
of systematic support, - Ilsur Metshin said. – Many other foundations in our
city also sincerely help us. Today we are especially pleased to participate in
a charitable deed. It makes my heart warm. Making gifts is always more pleasant
than receiving them”.
The Mayor of
Kazan spoke with children- wards of the foundation and the Good Kazan project
Ilsur Metshin spoke via video conference with
children- wards of the Yardem foundation and the Good Kazan project, who
received tablets and smartphones for distance learning as a gift from the Mayor
the day before. To date, 70 children have received them.
The children thanked the Mayor for his help and told
him about their achievements in education and creativity.
“One of our main projects is called Good Kazan. And we
really want you to grow up good people and be surrounded by good people. Good
luck to all of you”, - said I.Metshin.
For information, these days assistance is addressed to
170 children in special need, who, in addition to gadgets, will receive special
training equipment, rehabilitation equipment, bicycles and strollers”.