News Archive: India
Making Wishes Come True in a Southwestern India School
Dec 12th, 2011•Campaign News•Posted By: Zakat Foundation of America
Zakat Foundation of America's Computer Literacy Project in India's southwestern state of Karnataka is making dreams come true for some of the many women and…
continue reading »India: Cold Weather Relief Program Update
Mar 2nd, 2011•Campaign News•Posted By: Zakat Foundation of America
A cold winter presence continues in various areas of India. In Hubli, North Karnataka, India temperatures below average, especially at night, have caused extreme discomfort…
continue reading »Cold Weather Relief for People in India and Kashmir
Feb 3rd, 2011•Campaign News•Posted By: Zakat Foundation of America
Extremely cold weather and icy winds in South Asia have placed millions of people in dire need for relief. Unfortunately, the poor are usually hit…
continue reading »Eco-Friendly Bags for Hubli, India Community
Jan 31st, 2011•Campaign News•Posted By: Zakat Foundation of America
To ensure the highest level of hygienic standards our meat and food packages are always packed in bags. In Hubli, Karnataka area of India all…
continue reading »The Story of Makthumbi Nadaf: A Life Among Difficulties
Jan 4th, 2011•Campaign News•Posted By: Zakat Foundation of America
Makthumbi Nadaf is a widowed, 68 year-old woman from Islampur, Old Hubli located in North Karnataka, India. Makthumbi is poverty stricken and has faced many…
continue reading »Opening Doors for Poor in India
Nov 8th, 2010•Campaign News•Posted By: Zakat Foundation of America
The Computer Institute, opened this summer by Zakat Foundation in Hubli, India is already showing a prodigious devotion to the underprivileged students in that area,…
continue reading »Zakat Foundation Opens Vocational School for Impoverished Women in Southern India
Aug 5th, 2010•Campaign News•Posted By: Zakat Foundation of America
In June 2010, Zakat Foundation opened a Women's Vocational school in Hubli, India an area where Muslims are often socially marginalized and struggle for economic…
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