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The Mainstay Foundation works with trusted partners across East Africa, India, Iraq, and beyond to deliver sustainable aid and development. Our projects respond to real community needs, building long-term solutions in health, education, food, faith, and family support.

500,000+

Lives directly impacted

1,500,000+

Instances of support

BILAL VILLAGE

A pioneering initiative envisioning a future of hope and progress for underprivileged communities in Africa.

 

Areas of Impact

Together, we are changing lives across key areas of impact

IMPACT IN NUMBERS

EDUCATION

628+

university students supported through scholarships

1,000+

children supported through school sponsorships across Africa and India

100+

trained through vocational and diploma programmes in fields such as IT, tailoring, and mechanics

ORPHANS & FAMILIES

200+

widows supported with monthly financial aid

1,000+

orphaned children provided with shelter, education, meals, and healthcare

5,000+

Eid gifts distributed annually to orphans in India, Iraq, and East Africa

HEALTH

100,000+

people benefited from medical support in India and East Africa

1,000+

clinic consultations, diagnostic tests, and treatments funded

100+

cataract surgeries restoring sight and independence

Ongoing

Mother & Child programme reducing maternal and infant mortality

WATER

200,000+

people gained access to clean and safe water

200+

boreholes, submersible wells, and hand pumps installed

30+

sanitation facilities built to improve hygiene and prevent disease

IMPACT ON A MAP

Every pin on this map tells a story of lives transformed through clean water.
Solutions: 387

FAITH & COMMUNITY

143,000+

attendees across TMF-supported religious and community programmes

256

Islamic teachers trained in seminars and workshops

7,500+

people served annually at Arbaeen processions and faith-based outreach events

100+

community centres supported through grants and event funding

FOOD

34,608

Ramadan food baskets distributed across India and East Africa in 2023–24

1,000+

families supported through Qurbani and seasonal aid programmes

1,650+

children fed daily through school lunch initiatives

Stories

Across our work, we meet communities whose strength inspires us all. These stories reveal the real impact.

 

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In Maryam’s Footsteps

Highlighting the people, moments, and values at the heart of this work.

Every well, every scholarship, every meal, and every moment of joy is only possible through your support