Singapore Muslim community raises $200,000 through RLAF for Nepal flood relief efforts

In late September, the Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) successfully raised $200,000 through a fundraising campaign to aid those impacted by the devastating floods in Nepal, which occurred on August 26. The foundation ran the drive from September 1 to 14, subsequently handing over the funds to the Singapore Red Cross for distribution through a ceremony on September 14.

The floods in Nepal and Tibet caused extensive damage, with at least 1,386 fatalities on the Nepalese side of the border, and 5,130 people still missing. In China, the death toll rose to 43, with 519 people still unaccounted for. Among the affected Singaporeans, nine remain missing.

Adnan Abdul Hamid, the RLAF chief executive officer, expressed his gratitude for the community's overwhelming generosity, stating that the $200,000 raised was a testament to the collective compassion and solidarity. He emphasized that every contribution symbolized a shared desire to provide relief and hope to the affected families. The RLAF had pledged $50,000 at the campaign launch, of which the funds have already been disbursed to the Singapore Red Cross.

The Indian Muslim organizations and businesses played a significant role in the fundraising efforts, contributing over $70,000 to the campaign. MP Hamid Razak, a grassroots adviser for West Coast–Jurong West GRC, highlighted the collective response of Singaporeans in times of crisis, noting that regardless of race, religion, or nationality, the community comes together to support those in need.

He added that this spirit of unity makes Singapore special, even as a small nation. Earlier, the Singapore government pledged a humanitarian assistance package worth approximately $560,000 to Nepal, and the Singapore Red Cross raised over $3 million towards the flood relief efforts in early September.