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SWAN Southern Women Aid Network (SWAN) providing aid in the UK and abroad.

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🌙 Ashura: A Day of Mercy, A Day of GivingAs we approach the blessed Day of Ashura, we are reminded of Allah’s mercy, His...
25/06/2026

🌙 Ashura: A Day of Mercy, A Day of Giving

As we approach the blessed Day of Ashura, we are reminded of Allah’s mercy, His protection of the oppressed, and His promise that every good deed is multiplied.

The Prophet ﷺ encouraged us to fast on this day and seek Allah’s forgiveness. Alongside fasting, Ashura is a powerful opportunity to increase our charity and support those facing hardship around the world.

While many of us prepare to break our fast with our families, millions of people continue to face hunger, displacement, poverty and uncertainty.

Through SWAN, your donation can help:

🍞 Provide food and bread for families in Gaza
👩‍👧 Support widows, women and children through empowerment programmes
📚 Fund education for vulnerable children and orphans
💧 Deliver clean water and essential aid to communities in need
🌱 Create sustainable livelihoods for families struggling to survive

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Charity does not decrease wealth.” (Muslim)

Every pound given on this blessed day is an opportunity to draw closer to Allah whilst bringing hope to those who need it most.

This Ashura, let us remember those who have lost their homes, those living through conflict, and those struggling simply to feed their families.

Give today. Change a life. Earn rewards that continue long after this day has passed.

🤲 May Allah accept our fasting, our charity and our good deeds, and make us a source of relief for others.

Donate today: www.swanlondon.org/donate

The UK is in the middle of a heatwave. Imagine facing these temperatures without clean water.Thanks to your support, SWA...
24/06/2026

The UK is in the middle of a heatwave. Imagine facing these temperatures without clean water.

Thanks to your support, SWAN's solar powered water system at Lolo Refugee Camp, Cameroon is providing clean, reliable water to 12,000 refugees who fled conflict in the Central African Republic.

But many more communities are still waiting.

💧 Help fund life changing water projects across the world. 💜 Every donation brings clean water, better health and lasting hope.

Donate today: www.swanlondon.org
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The UK is in the middle of a heatwave. Imagine facing these temperatures without clean water.Thanks to your support, SWA...
24/06/2026

The UK is in the middle of a heatwave. Imagine facing these temperatures without clean water.

Thanks to your support, SWAN's solar powered water system at Lolo Refugee Camp, Cameroon is providing clean, reliable water to 12,000 refugees who fled conflict in the Central African Republic.

But many more communities are still waiting. We deliver aid in several countries providing essentials such as water, food, shelter and education, empowerment and sustainable action like this project in Cameroon.

💧 Help fund life changing water projects across the world. 💜 Every donation brings clean water, better health and lasting hope.

Donate today: www.swanlondon.org
SWAN | Charity

*🌍 SWAN Global Impact Journeys 🌍*Have you ever wanted to see first-hand how your support can make a difference?We’re exc...
21/06/2026

*🌍 SWAN Global Impact Journeys 🌍*

Have you ever wanted to see first-hand how your support can make a difference?

We’re excited to announce upcoming SWAN deployment opportunities:

🇵🇰 Pakistan – October 2026
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka – January 2027

These journeys offer a unique opportunity to:
✅ Make a real difference
✅ Build connections and community
✅ Gain valuable experience
✅ Serve with purpose

Whether you’re interested in education, humanitarian work, community development or simply want to learn more about the impact SWAN is making around the world, we’d love to hear from you.

📝 Register your interest:
https://tinyurl.com/SWANDeployments

🌐 Learn more about SWAN:
www.swanlondon.org

Please feel free to share with friends, family and colleagues who may be interested.

17/06/2026

Football brings people together ⚽️🌍

Today at SWAN’s Soup Kitchen, we asked staff, volunteers and community members one simple question:

“Who are you supporting in the World Cup?”

From different backgrounds, countries and stories, everyone had a team they were cheering for. That’s the beauty of football-it connects us all.

Who are you supporting? Let us know below 👇

17/06/2026

This Refugee Week, our team has been reflecting on what courage means to us.

One colleague shared her thoughts on the everyday courage shown by refugee women as they rebuild their lives, support their families, and create new communities.

Refugee Week UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

16/06/2026

This Refugee Week, we’re reflecting on the theme of Courage.

Courage can take many forms. It can be found in starting again, learning a new language, asking for help, supporting others, adapting to change, and holding on to hope in difficult times.

Every day, refugees and displaced people demonstrate extraordinary courage as they rebuild their lives, navigate new environments and create opportunities for themselves and their families.

At SWAN, we’re proud to stand alongside communities in London and around the world, celebrating resilience, dignity and the strength of the human spirit.

What does courage mean to you?

Refugee Week

As the Islamic New Year begins, we welcome Muharram, one of the four sacred months described by Allah as months of speci...
16/06/2026

As the Islamic New Year begins, we welcome Muharram, one of the four sacred months described by Allah as months of special honour and sanctity.
Allah says:
"Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve... of these, four are sacred."
(Qur'an 9:36)
Among the most blessed days of Muharram are Tāsuʿāʾ (9th Muharram) and ʿĀshūrāʾ (10th Muharram).
✨ What is Tāsuʿāʾ?
The 9th of Muharram is known as Tāsuʿāʾ. The Prophet ﷺ intended to fast this day alongside ʿĀshūrāʾ to distinguish the practice of Muslims.
✨ Why is ʿĀshūrāʾ so important?
ʿĀshūrāʾ marks the day Allah saved Prophet Musa (AS) and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. In gratitude to Allah, Prophet Musa (AS) fasted, and our beloved Prophet ﷺ encouraged us to do the same.
He said:
"Fasting the day of ʿĀshūrāʾ, I hope Allah will expiate thereby for the sins of the previous year."
(Sahih Muslim)
🗓 This year: • Wednesday 24 June – 9th Muharram (Tāsuʿāʾ)
• Thursday 25 June – 10th Muharram (ʿĀshūrāʾ)
• Friday 26 June – 11th Muharram
As we set intentions for the year ahead, let us begin with worship, gratitude and generosity.
💜 Your support can provide food, emergency essentials and hope to refugees, single mothers and families facing hardship across the UK and beyond.
Start this new year with an act of mercy that lasts beyond Muharram.
👉 Donate today: www.swanlondon.org/donate

10 participants.1 iconic climb.£2,500+ raised for women around the world. 💜This weekend, 10 incredible people took on th...
15/06/2026

10 participants.

1 iconic climb.

£2,500+ raised for women around the world. 💜

This weekend, 10 incredible people took on the O2 Climb Challenge in support of SWAN’s women’s empowerment projects. The funds raised will help women access livelihood opportunities and dignity support.

The weather was beautiful, the views were incredible, but what inspired us most was seeing 10 people, 9 of whom were women, come together to challenge themselves for other women they may never meet.

To every climber, donor, supporter and person who shared our campaign- thank you.

This challenge may have ended, but the impact is only just beginning.

We’ll be sharing exactly how your donations are changing lives very soon, inshaAllah.💜

https://www.launchgood.com/communitypage/climb_for_her_swan_o2_challenge #!/community/climb_for_her_swan_o2_challenge/

Learn more about SWAN.We are a women founded, volunteer led charity supporting people facing poverty and hardship in Sou...
14/06/2026

Learn more about SWAN.

We are a women founded, volunteer led charity supporting people facing poverty and hardship in South London and around the world.

From food banks and soup kitchens to clean water, healthcare and education, we work to ensure everyone has access to life's essentials and the opportunity to build a brighter future.

🌐 www.swanlondon.org
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