Charity supports the homeless in Milton Keynes

Volunteers from a charity in Milton Keynes have been helping the homeless by handing out hot meals, clothing and basic hygiene and medical kits.

Al-Fikr, founded in 2017, has been helping people through the charity's 'help the homeless' project scheme, the project ensures volunteers build strong relationships with people living on the streets and offering support and advice, where necessary.

A spokesperson for Al-Fikr said: "We have been helping the homeless in Milton Keynes and have been building relationships with them.

"Some of the people we spoke to were struggling to get a birth certificate which had a knock-on effect to employment, we have managed to get birth certificates for two people so hopefully that will help them with employment, that has been a really positive step.

"We are committed in helping communities locally and internationally to alleviate homelessness and hunger by working with key local agencies such as Keeping Kids off The Street.

"Last year, we started a container collection in Milton Keynes for rice bags, flour bags, chick peas and kidney beans to donate to Liberia. We managed to fill up a 16 foot container within 4 days!

"During the visit we spent our efforts repairing orphanages and schools which were in a state of disrepair, improving sanitary conditions, installing water walls and solar panels with the aim of improving their quality of life.

"We are hoping to do something like that again this year."

The charity is hosting a fundraiser, Qawwali Night, tomorrow (Saturday, March 14) at Harben House, Milton Keynes, to raise money for the project.

Tickets are £5, for tickets and more information, visit: www.al-fikr.org.