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2025 Year in Impact
As we look back on the past year, we are grateful for the partners, donors, and volunteers who made it possible to deliver critical support to communities around the world. Here’s a snapshot of what that support made possible this year: In 2025, Brother’s Brother Foundation’s programs and relief efforts reached communities in 33 countries…
Read MoreGrant Supports Solar Power Installation at Illipathanna Primary School in Sri Lanka
Brother’s Brother Foundation has provided a grant to Solar Village Project to fund the installation of a solar power system at Illipathanna Primary School in the Passara Division of Sri Lanka’s Badulla District. The system will support the school’s current use as a government-designated relief center and temporary clinic following severe flooding and landslides caused…
Read MoreGrant Supports Rehabilitation for Ukrainian Children at Oplich Hub Center
BBF has provided a grant to Heart & Valor Foundation to support rehabilitation services for Ukrainian children receiving care at the Oplich Hub Center in Ukraine. Heart & Valor Foundation was established in March 2022 and operates as a volunteer-run nonprofit organization focused on supporting Ukrainians affected by the war. The organization raises funds and…
Read MoreBBF Grant Supports Medical Care in Ukraine
Brother’s Brother Foundation has provided a grant to Operation Mordechai as part of BBF’s ongoing response to the war in Ukraine. With this grant, Operation Mordechai will support medical care for pediatric patients in Ukraine, where access to specialized services remains limited due to ongoing strain on the healthcare system. BBF has partnered with Operation…
Read MoreFrom Our President Ozzy Samad
The Year In Review With An Eye Towards 2026 As the colors of fall turn us towards the gathering of family and friends for the holidays, my thoughts turned towards the generosity of BBF’s donors who continue to allow us to assist so many in need around the world. Starting with the LA Wildfires at…
Read MoreBBF Provides Support to Children International Following Devastating Typhoons in the Philippines
In early November, communities across the Philippines endured two successive and destructive storms—Typhoon Kalmaegi (local name Tino) and Super Typhoon Fung-wong (local name Uwan). The back-to-back typhoons brought widespread flooding, significant damage to homes and infrastructure, and large-scale displacement across the country. Combined, the storms affected millions of people, prompted a national state of calamity,…
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October 29, 2005 Brother’s Brother Foundation sending aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Read MoreBBF Provides Additional Support for Families Impacted by Earthquakes in Afghanistan
BBF has provided an additional grant to Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) to assist families displaced by recent earthquakes in Afghanistan. Through this project, LIFE will procure and distribute heavy winter blankets, coats, hats, and gloves to families affected by the disaster. This follows BBF’s earlier grant in September 2025, which enabled LIFE to…
Read MoreBROTHER’S BROTHER FOUNDATION RESPONDING TO HURRICANE MELISSA
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 28, 2025 BBF is responding to the potentially devastating hurricane as it approaches the coast of Jamaica. In our immediate response to Hurricane Melissa, BBF is sending 14 pallets or over 6,000 hygiene kits, along with 220 hard hats, cleaning supplies, disinfecting wipes, and diapers to our partner based in both Southern…
Read MoreSupporting Earthquake Relief in Afghanistan
In September 2025, a powerful earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, devastating villages, destroying homes, and leaving hundreds of families without food or shelter. In the aftermath, BBF provided a grant to Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) to deliver urgently needed food assistance to families affected by the disaster. The project’s goal was simple but…
Read MoreBBF Provides Emergency Shelter for Families Displaced by Pakistan Floods
In 2025, Punjab Province in Pakistan experienced some of the worst flooding in decades. Heavy monsoon rains and the overflow of major rivers—including the Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi—submerged large portions of the region, destroying homes, livestock, and farmland. The floods left hundreds of thousands displaced and caused severe economic and humanitarian hardship. Among the hardest…
Read MoreContinuing Care After the California Wildfires
In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through California earlier this year, BBF’s grant to Vida Mobile Clinic helped deliver essential healthcare and recovery resources to those who lost homes, jobs, and stability. Based in the San Fernando Valley, Vida has remained a lifeline for residents navigating both the physical and emotional toll…
Read MoreA Message of Thanks from MANNA Food Bank
One year after Hurricane Helene, our partners at MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, North Carolina, shared their heartfelt thanks for BBF’s support. In the aftermath of the storm, BBF provided two grants to help MANNA deliver emergency food and water to communities hit hardest across western North Carolina. Their note is a reminder that recovery takes…
Read MoreInvesting in Ukraine’s Future Healthcare Leaders
BBF recently provided a grant to support scholarships at Sambir Professional Medical College, an institution shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals in Ukraine. Founded by the Lviv Regional Council, the college blends modern training with deep respect for national culture, history, and resilience. More than 500 students are currently preparing for careers as nurses…
Read MoreBBF Supports Mobile Pharmacy Van in Western North Carolina
When Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, it exposed more than damaged roads and disrupted power. It revealed how quickly thousands of rural residents could lose access to essential medications. In response, the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is launching its first Mobile Pharmacy—a fully equipped vehicle designed to deliver vital medications directly…
Read MoreBBF Supports Vita Nova’s Employment Lab for Homeless Youth
BBF recently provided a grant to Vita Nova Inc. for the purchase of eight new 24-inch iMac computers, now fully installed in the organization’s refurbished Employment Lab in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Employment Lab is designed to equip homeless and foster care youth with the tools and resources needed to pursue stable employment and…
Read MoreMedical Supplies Arrive in Madagascar
BBF recently supported the delivery of a microscope and surgical instruments to the Head and Neck Surgery Department at the Teaching Hospital of Anosiala in Madagascar. These tools will strengthen the hospital’s ability to provide advanced care for patients in need. Dr. Angelo Valisoa, ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon, shared his gratitude:“I am truly…
Read MoreHurricane Helene: One Year Later
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast in late September 2024 as a Category 4 storm. Over four days, torrential rain fell across the southern Appalachian Mountains, triggering catastrophic flooding in western North Carolina, Tennessee, southwestern Virginia, and Florida. Helene caused an estimated $78.7 billion in damage, ranking as the fifth-costliest Atlantic hurricane on…
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