The Start of the Moonlight Trust
Moonlight trust was born out of tragedy, kindness and hope. The charity was founded by Noushin Raja in memory of her brother Amaar, nicknamed ‘Moon’.

Moon was brutally killed and robbed in Dewsbury, England in May 2008 when he was just 17 years old. Wanting something good to come out of her brother’s death, Noushin set up Moonlight Trust to support those in need and continue her brother’s legacy.

“He was called Moon because he was a shining light to us and now he will bring light to those whose lives suffer from the darkness of poverty and oppression” says Noushin.

''We aim to provide food, water & medical support, to eradicate poverty & improve education and skills''

Needy people around the world—especially refugees and those fleeing war, persecution, and poverty—are receiving vital assistance from Moonlight Trust. The charity’s core mission is to provide immediate crisis support—food, water, shelter, sanitation, and medical treatment—while also working to eradicate poverty and improve education through sustainable, community-centred projects that foster skills development and employment opportunities

Although Moonlight Trust was born from deep personal tragedy—founded by Noushin Raja in memory of her brother Amaar (‘Moon’), who was tragically killed in 2008—the organisation has grown into a highly respected humanitarian charity . Starting with local food banks and women’s skills workshops in the UK, it has expanded its reach with transformative projects in Greece, France, Bosnia, Serbia, Afghnaistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Pakistan, the Middle East.

We’ve raised nearly £800,000 to deliver our projects—positively impacting over 150,000 lives—thanks to approximately 90% of the work being carried out by our dedicated volunteers