Borneo: Crisis & Compassion
Emergency appeal for families in Sandakan and long-term support for students in Semporna.
Emergency Appeal: Sandakan Fire Disaster
On April 19, 2026, a devastating fire tore through the water village of Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan. In a matter of hours, an estimated 1,000 homes were reduced to ash, displacing over 9,000 residents.
This community, built on stilts over the water, is home to some of the most vulnerable families in Borneo, including many who are stateless and have no safety net. Having lost their homes, their belongings, and their sense of security, they are now facing a secondary crisis of hunger and disease.
Our Response
- Emergency Food Packs: Nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for displaced families.
- Hygiene & Sanitation Kits: Soap, clean water, and essential toiletries to prevent the spread of illness in temporary shelters.
- Basic Essentials: Blankets and clothing for those who lost everything in the flames.
Support for the Forgotten: Madrasah Al Salam
While we respond to the immediate tragedy in Sandakan, our heart remains with the long-term struggle of the students in Semporna.
In the floating villages of Semporna, many children are denied access to formal schooling due to their status and extreme poverty. Madrasah Al Salam serves as a beacon of hope for these invisible children, providing them with a safe space to learn, grow, and dream of a life beyond the margins.
Our Commitment
- Student Food Support: Daily meals for students and families, many of whom face chronic food insecurity at home.
- Educational Resources: Support for teachers, books, and basic school supplies.
- Safe Learning Environment: Maintaining the humble stilt-structures that serve as their classrooms.
How You Can Help
Whether it is providing a meal to a fire victim in Sandakan or education support to a student in Semporna, your contribution changes lives in Borneo.
Active Projects
Hygiene Kits
Providing essential hygiene kits for the victims of the fire in Sandakan.
£30 per hygiene kit
Emergency Food Packs
Provide emergency food relief for victims of the fire in Sandakan.
£30 per food pack
Food Packs
Providing food parcels for Madrasah students and their families in Borneo.
£30 per food pack
Education Support
Provide education support for poor Borneo Muslim Madrasah students.