During the holy month of Ramadan, our basic reliance on nourishing food becomes more apparent than ever. Experiencing the challenge of going from sunrise to sunset without food or water gives us a brief insight into the lives of those who have no choice but to starve, due to circumstances beyond their control.

Food shortages continue to plague Iraq, as a result of drought, poverty and the long-lasting effects of the conflict. In particular, the three million orphans in Iraq often go for days without food or water.

This Ramadan, with your support, Iraqi Orphan Foundation will help to deliver essential food supplies to thousands of desperate orphans who are facing the hunger crisis across Iraq.

Help us to build a better future for some of the world's poorest orphans. Just £100 will help to feed a family for one month (an average of 2 orphans and a widow).

The Holy Qur'an states: “(The righteous are those) who feed the poor, the orphan and the captive for the love of God, saying: We feed you for the sake of God Alone; we seek from you neither reward nor thanks.” (76:8-9)

ويطعمون الطعام على حبه مسكينا ويتيما وأسيرا إنما نطعمكم لوجه الله لا نريد منكم جزاء ولا شكورا