Umrah for Orphans
Umrah for Orphans
Give an Orphan the
Journey of a Lifetime.
A sacred journey for the children who have lost the most.
For an orphaned child, Umrah is rarely something they imagine for themselves - it is a journey often reserved for families with the means and stability they have lost. Through Reaching People In Need (RPN), your sponsorship gives a vulnerable child the chance to stand before the Kaaba, walk the streets of Madinah and connect with their faith in a way that will shape them for the rest of their life.
Understanding the Programme
The Umrah for Orphans programme by Reaching People In Need (RPN) gives orphaned and vulnerable children the opportunity to perform Umrah - one of the most spiritually transformative journeys in Islam. Children travel under the care of trained, screened guardians, perform the rites of Umrah, visit the Prophet's ﷺ masjid in Madinah, and return home with confidence, memories and an Islamic identity that will accompany them throughout their lives.
Key Facts At A Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Who Are the Children? | Orphans from RPN's sponsorship programmes, aged 10 and above. |
| What Is Included? | Flights, visa, accommodation, meals, ihram, transport and trained guardians. |
| When Does It Run? | Annually, with small cohorts of children travelling together. |
| Where Do They Travel From? | RPN partner countries including Pakistan and beyond. |
Why Caring for Orphans Carries the Highest Reward
The Prophet ﷺ taught that those who care for orphans hold a special place in the sight of Allah. Sponsoring an orphan's Umrah is not only an act of generosity - it is a chance to give a child the spiritual, emotional and personal transformation that will stay with them long after they return home.
Eligible Recipients
- ✓Spiritual development - through the rites of Umrah
- ✓A grounded Islamic identity - and lifelong connection to faith
- ✓Confidence built - through travel, prayer and new experiences
- ✓A renewed sense of belonging - within the wider ummah
- ✓Lasting memories - of standing before the Kaaba
- ✓Personal growth - resilience and inner strength
- ✓Care, attention and dignity - for a vulnerable child
- ✓A renewed sense - of being seen, valued and loved
Every Pound Reaches the Children It Was Given For
When you sponsor an orphan's Umrah through Reaching People In Need (RPN), your restricted contribution is directed entirely to the programme. Operational costs are covered through Gift Aid, unrestricted donations and programme support funds - never from your sponsorship. Every child travels under the supervision of trained, screened guardians in line with our Safeguarding Policy.
Our Commitment To You
- ✓100% of restricted sponsorships reach the Umrah for Orphans programme
- ✓Every guardian is DBS-checked and trained in child protection
- ✓Children are never alone with a single adult outside the group
- ✓Independently audited annual accounts
- ✓Transparent reporting on every cohort that travels
Sponsor an Orphan's Umrah in Three Simple Steps
Choose
Select a sponsorship tier that suits you - from travel support to full child sponsorship or a group journey.
Give
Donate securely online by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal - in just a few minutes.
Receive Confirmation
Get an instant email receipt, with Gift Aid added at no extra cost where eligible, plus updates when the cohort travels.
Our Impact
Real Children. Real Journeys.
Behind every sponsorship is a child whose life is shaped by the journey of a lifetime. Here is a snapshot of what the generosity of RPN donors has made possible through the Umrah for Orphans programme.
Impact Statistics
17+
Orphans Have Performed Umrah
100%
Remain in Full-Time Education
3
Cohorts Successfully Completed
Your Sponsorship Questions, Answered
Open the Door for a Child
Give a Vulnerable Child an Unforgettable Journey
Your sponsorship through Reaching People In Need (RPN) does more than fund a journey - it gives an orphaned child confidence, belonging and a lifelong memory of standing before the Kaaba. Sponsor today and become part of a child's story of faith, identity and renewed hope.