The donation was made through Ismaili CIVIC, a global initiative which brings Ismaili Muslims together to support their local communities through voluntary service; an expression of the Islamic values of service, compassion, and generosity. Through Ismaili CIVIC, Ismailis in numerous countries give back to their communities by assisting the vulnerable, contributing to healthcare institutions, supporting environmental initiatives, and participating in various other civic engagement efforts.

The Pemba Jamat donated rice, flour, oil, powder milk, cookies, beans, onions, water, and washing detergent totaling more than twotonnes of food supplies and 500 litres of water. The donation event was held on 22 October 2020, and was attended by members of local leadership as well as members of the Pemba Jamat.

Earlier the same week,the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Mozambique donated food supplies for the IDPs. The event occurred in the presence of the President of the Municipality of Pemba Mr. Florete Simba Motarua and the Regional Director of AKF Mozambique Rahim Bhangy.

The humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado is considered one of the worst humanitarian crises in the history of Mozambique,where more than 350,000 people have been displaced due to an insurgency, of which 12,000 IDPs are currently at the Paquitequete beach, in Pemba,creating a refugee camp where public health issues and insufficient food have become serious issues.

The Ismaili community and AKDN are attentive to the situation and will continue to support those in need during this crisis where possible.