KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Aman Palestin Berhad (Aman Palestin) is targeting to raise RM12 million through its ‘Ramadan Bersamamu’ campaign, an initiative to help those in need in Palestine, Syria and Yemen.

Aman Palestin general manager (Marketing) Muhd Farhan Muhd Fadhil said the campaign is expected to benefit more than 138,000 people in the countries involved.

“The campaign was launched on Feb 1 and it will end on May 7. To date, the campaign has raised about RM500,000.

“Through the campaign, we at Aman Palestin are trying our best to provide assistance such as iftar meals, Ramadan baskets (basic food supply) and Raya contribution to those in need in the three countries,” he said told a press conference at the official launch of the Ramadan Bersamamu campaign at the Aman Palestin office, here today.

Muhd Farhan, said the campaign was also launched to raise funds for the construction of the Syeikh Khalil Mosque at Bar Elias, Beqaa and Lebanon.

“The mosque will benefit 10,000 people, including 3,000 Syrian refugees around the area and its construction is expected to start in March,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said Aman Palestin had allocated initial aid of RM262,000 for those affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

“We will also be carrying out two humanitarian aid missions in the middle of February and March to help the earthquake victims,” he said.

Those who wish to donate can visit the Aman Palestin website at https://jommenyumbang.com/ms/kempen/ramadan-bersamamu.

--BERNAMA