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April 28th, 2025
From Need to Nourishment: Our Daily Efforts to Provide Fresh Meals and Clean Water inside Gaza
For decades, the people of Gaza have faced unimaginable hardship. Zakat Foundation of America has been working in Palestine since 2001, providing essential aid to residents in Gaza.
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April 28th, 2025
Life Saving Medical Care for Sudanese Refugees in Chad
With nearly 600,000 migrants escaping the turmoil in Sudan, Chad now stands as the largest home of Sudanese refugees. Zakat Foundation of America is set to provide critical healthcare services at our Health Clinic Tent.
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April 22nd, 2025
United in Compassion: Mourning the Passing of Pope Francis
The Zakat Foundation of America mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a gentle soul who dedicated his life to serving others with compassion and kindness.
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Education
Zakat Foundation provides access to education and creating powerful antidotes to unrest, distrust, and war.
Orphan Care
Zakat Foundation is caring for those who can’t care for themselves. We directly and fully sponsor thousands of orphans, connecting them with their sponsors so that they know and communicate with one another.
Zakat Foundation Institute
Offering a solution-oriented educational experience that accelerates the success of the social good sectors.
Transforming Communities. One Story at a Time.
8/19/24
The Dire Condition of Global Poverty
At Zakat Foundation, we are true believers in giving people access to the tools they need to support themselves. Through our sustainable livelihoods projects we have uplifted communities from the depths of destitution.
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8/15/24
How You Can Bolster Education With Us
As many of our own children head back to school, we often take for granted the resources available to them for their learning. Our Education initiatives provide underserved children in communities across 25 countries.
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8/7/24
What Is the State of Forced Displacement in the World?
But just how critical is the forced displacement situation for refugees? And what can we do to help them? Read on to find out.
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