Volunteers of the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV) brought joy to the needy by delivering charitable donations to vulnerable communities in Madagascar.
As part of TDV’s 2025 Qurbani on behalf of our donors program, the volunteers continued distributing both Qurbani meat and additional aid throughout the region.
With care and compassion, the volunteers ensured that 4,900 shares of qurbani meat reached the needy, winning the hearts of the local community.
After the meat was prepared, they delivered it to orphanages, mosques, and remote villages and brought smiles to children’s faces with the gifts they carried.
Fatih Koca, a volunteer with TDV and a professor at Ankara University’s Faculty of Theology, confirmed that the distribution of Qurbani meat is ongoing as part of their efforts in Madagascar.
Koca stated that they have touched the hearts of thousands through their outreach:
“This morning, we visited orphanages to distribute meat from the Qurbani animals slaughtered earlier in the day. We spent time with the children and delivered the Qurbani meat entrusted to us by our nation to the needy. We are currently in a village, continuing the distribution of meat on behalf of the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation.”
He described emotional moments experienced during their efforts, adding:
“We feel both joy and deep emotion. When we distribute the Qurbani meat donated by our people, locals express their happiness and share that they have been eagerly awaiting us, as they remember TDV’s past efforts fondly.”
“We are here to touch hearts and be part of their Dua in return”
Aykut Burak Şimşek, the Corporate Communications Coordinator of the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV), stated that TDV staff and volunteers are currently on Katsipi Island for the Qurbani meat distribution.
He noted that they came together with their Muslim brothers and sisters living on the island, and added:
“They said, ‘Eid starts when the Turks arrive. Otherwise, it’s just another day, but thanks to you, we get to eat meat once a year.’
We’re distributing 560 Qurbani shares. We’re here to connect hearts and receive heartfelt Dua.”
“We recommend it to everyone”
Şaban Keser, a TDV volunteer from Germany who traveled to Madagascar, said:
“I signed up for the organization as a volunteer and was fortunate to come. It was a deeply emotional experience. You have to see it to understand. Knowing that many here eat meat only once a year, during Eid al-Adha, touched me deeply. We visited orphanages it’s not easy. I recommend everyone come and witness the situation for themselves.”
Ali Erçerman, a member of Salzburg Yunus Emre Mosque, also participated as a volunteer and shared:
“We’re experiencing a beautiful spirit of Eid here. The people here have a special affection for Turkish people. The Qurbani meat was distributed to the needy, and we witnessed it firsthand. I highly recommend this experience to others.”
