The Islamic Center at NYU and the Muslim Student Association have raised more than $880,000 in relief funds following an earthquake and flooding in Morocco and Libya last month.
Since the disasters, NYU community members have been donating to humanitarian aid efforts in support of both countries, having raised around $655,000 for Morocco and $225,000 for Libya so far.
The center delivered emergency aid including water, food, blankets and medical care to those in need of immediate help.
To further promote the fundraising campaigns of the Islamic Center, the Muslim Student Association set up a bake sale during the regular Friday prayer at the Islamic Center.
The university officials have offered support to Moroccan and Libyan students affected on campus and gave the Muslim Student Association approval to host fundraising events at the Kimmel Center for University Life.
