International charity organization Kimse Yok Mu extended helping hand to orphanages in Mongolia during the holy month of Ramadan.
Along with its Mongolian partner Khen ch baikhgui distributed food packages to several orphanages in the cities of Ulan Bator, Darhan and Erdenet. The volunteers from the organization also presented clothes and held fast-breaking (iftar) dinner for the children. Receiving the packages, children hugged KYM volunteers and expressed their gratitude.
Monoglian officials also thanked to the KYM and Khen ch baikhgui for their efforts and presented certificate of appreciation them.
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Top AK Party official likens Gülen’s stance on peace talks to that of Mandela
Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Deputy Chairman Hüseyin Çelik has expressed appreciation for Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen’s support for ongoing talks with the terrorist Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), likening Gülen’s remarks to those of South African politician Nelson Mandela. In his latest weekly speech, broadcast on website Herkul.org last Sunday, Gülen said as long […]
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Kimse Yok Mu reaches out to Pakistan with food assistance
Turkish charity organization Kimse Yok Mu, which has been operating in many countries of the world for years, went to city of Tharparkar in Pakistan to distribute food boxes people who suffer from starvation.
Kimse Yok Mu and UN launch relief project for Syrian refugees
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Speaking about their commonly organized project with UNHCR, Head of KYM’s İstanbul office Celal Türkoğlu stated that they are frequently in touch with the UN while KYM is accredited to the UN’s Economic and Social Council.
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