Our Work
Zakat Foundation of America embodies the inclusive beauty of Islam through programs that reach the destitute of all faiths both at home and abroad.
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Sudan Battles Floods
Unrelenting floods hit Sudan hard making hundreds and thousands homeless and at risk of contracting water-borne illnesses.
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Karachi is devastated
We are on the ground in Karachi, ready to provide swift relief to those most affected.
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Your ZAKAT is powerful. We use it as a vehicle for social change.
Our life’s work has been to channel the spirit of zakat into a global vision for giving. Rest assured that our resources are here to help you give your zakat where it can have the most impact.
Water
An ever-flowing charity, Sadaqah Jariyah provides clean water so communities can thrive.
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Providing access to education & creating powerful antidotes to unrest, distrust, & war.
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Additional opportunities to provide more aid throughout the world.
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Orphan Care
In An Instant, You Can Lose A Parent
Did you know that every day, 10,000 children become orphaned? A child can lose a parent in an instant from war, natural disaster, or calamity. With our Orphan Care Program, we provide orphaned children with hope, love and prospects for the future.
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Emergency Relief
In An Instant, Your Home Can Vanish
The uncertainty and anguish that comes from losing a home due to climate disaster or violent conflict is immeasurable. This is the terrifying reality for so many. With our Emergency Relief Program, we take your gifts of compassion and turn them into immediate relief in the form of emergency housing, protective shelter, food, and more.
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Sadaqah Jariyah – Water
In An Instant, You Can Lose Clean Water
Imagine not having access to clean, safe water. Did you know that 200 million hours are spent collecting clean water by those without access to clean, safe water? With our Water Program, we dig and install hand pumps and wells that provide a source of safe, clean water to communities worldwide.
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Spotlight
Stories From The Zakat Foundation 9 Myths About Muslim Charities
Fear and mistrust surround Muslim charities in American society. This is neither natural nor an accident. In this book are stories from Zakat Foundation of America’s founding director unraveling blatant myths and fallacies about Islam – and charity – from its defining sources, showing us what’s at stake if we continue to let partisans with self-serving agendas trick us into acting on these fears. A critical read for all who work in, donate to, or concern themselves with the giving world.
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Zakat Foundation of America awarded BBB Great Nonprofits top ratings once again
Zakat Foundation of America has once again met all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s Standards for Charity Accountability. The next day, Great Nonprofits announced Zakat Foundation as a top-rated nonprofit, receiving five out of five stars in its rating. Zakat Foundation has received this ranking from Great Nonprofits since 2013.
Zakat Foundation Brings Joy to Kids in Need
Zakat has pledged to close the gap in underserved communities. We are committed to serving communities that are overlooked through our social justice initiatives and our COVID-19 distributions.
Duke University awards grant to Zakat Foundation to provide books for public housing residents
Zakat Foundation is also hosting a drive-through distribution for 100 refugee kids on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
