News Archive: Bangladesh

Government of Bangladesh Lauded Zakat Foundation of America Services

Jun 3rd, 2011Campaign NewsPosted By: Zakat Foundation of America

Almost five years ago, Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) set up a simple office in Bangladesh to help the neediest of the needy....

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The Orphan Who Would be President: ZF's Orphan Center Boys Win Academic Scholarships

May 2nd, 2011Campaign NewsPosted By: Zakat Foundation of America

ZF's Orphan Sponsorship Program leads to academic success for young, aspiring orphans....

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Abu Yusof: An Orphan’s Academic Success Story

Apr 29th, 2011ReportPosted By: Zakat Foundation of America

Orphaned children are the most vulnerable people in a society. At Zakat Foundation of America’s (ZF) Orphan Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, special care is given…

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When Mothers Have to Sell Their Children

Nov 16th, 2009ReportPosted By: Zakat Foundation of America

It is a muggy, loud night on the streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh as Taslima sits on a single thin blanket and reserves a spot under…

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One Thousand Backpacks Sent to Bangladesh

Nov 16th, 2009Campaign NewsPosted By: Zakat Foundation of America

Zakat Foundation maintains an ongoing commitment to help ease the suffering of the poor and disaster-stricken people of Bangladesh. Since the establishment of a regional…

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