Moms Against Poverty Year in Review for Iran in 2020

Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

Long before the pandemic swept across the United States, Iran was one of the first epicenters of COVID-19. Since February 2020, nearly 50,000 Iranians lost their lives, with tens of thousands of new cases emerging daily. Even before the crisis, Iran’s healthcare system was already under immense strain, with hospitals lacking critical medical equipment to treat patients.

Thanks to humanitarian aid in Iran, provided by Moms Against Poverty and generous donors, we were able to step in and deliver life-saving resources to frontline healthcare workers and hospitals in desperate need. Over the course of 2020, we provided:

• Medical Equipment for 30 Hospitals:

  • 27 ventilators
  • 7 electrocardiograms
  • 6 radiography machines
  • 3 oxygen machines
  • 8 BiPAP machines
  • 150 oxygen tanks
  • Other essential life-support equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers:

  • 1.1 million N95 respirator masks
  • 2.8 million face masks
  • 23,386 medical gowns
  • 12,650 face shields
  • 18,346 liters of sanitizer
  • 200 boxes of gloves and 15,000 sleeve and shoe covers

• Hygiene Kits for At-Risk Communities:

  • 25,000 hygiene kits distributed to homeless shelters and vulnerable children

Supporting Healthcare and Hunger Relief in Iran

While COVID-19 devastated Iran’s healthcare system, another crisis emerged—rampant hunger and starvation caused by economic decline and unemployment. No child deserves to go hungry, which is why Moms Against Poverty expanded our hunger relief efforts to support struggling families.

• Food Assistance for Families:
  • 22,395 children and adults received hunger relief packages and food coupons
  • 300,000 loaves of bread distributed to families in need

Investing in Education & Community Development

While COVID-19 relief efforts in Iran remained a priority in 2020, we continued investing in long-term education programs to uplift communities. This year, we:

• Expanded Education & Orphan Care:

  • Renovated and furnished 8 preschools
  • Built 13 new schools across Iran
  • Established a medical rehabilitation center
  • Fully refurnished 5 orphanages and operated our own orphanage

• Emergency Relief & Supplies:

  • Home appliances, blankets, clothing, and hygiene supplies for 200 families affected by floods in Sistan and Baluchestan
  • Winter essentials for 2,000 children, including jackets and shoes
  • Education support with 101 tablets, 69 mobile phones, and 510 school supply backpacks distributed to students

Your Support is Urgently Needed

While we have made significant progress, the situation in Iran remains critical. As one of the only U.S.-based nonprofits with a dedicated relief team in Iran, we need your support to continue providing humanitarian aid to those suffering from the COVID-19 and hunger crises.

Please Donate Today to Make a Difference.