Stories

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October 1st, 2025

Amid Gaza’s Crisis, Hamada’s Story Echoes Thousands

Hear Hamada’s story from Gaza’s Al-Mawasi Camp. Discover how Zakat Foundation of America provides emergency aid and hope to families affected by crisis.

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September 22nd, 2025

Beyond Survival: How Vocational Training Gave Esma a Second Chance After the Türkiye Earthquake

Esma lost everything in the Türkiye earthquake until Zakat Foundation of America gave her tools and training to rebuild her life.

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September 18th, 2025

Opportunities to Uplift: How You Can Volunteer with Us

Join our volunteer team to make a real impact in your community. Explore flexible opportunities in food drives, events, and global outreach. Volunteer today!

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September 12th, 2025

Building Futures - How Your Sadaqah Can Support Education

Support global education with your sadaqah. Help children and adults access quality learning, break the cycle of poverty, and build brighter futures today.

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September 9th, 2025

Serving Baltimore’s Most Vulnerable Communities: Back-to-School and Hygiene Distribution

Zakat Foundation of America supports Baltimore’s underserved with back-to-school supplies and hygiene kits, empowering families and fostering community hope.

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September 8th, 2025

Celebrating a New Life: How You Can Give Your Aqiqah With Us

Honor your child’s birth with Aqiqah through Zakat Foundation of America. Fulfill this Islamic tradition, share blessings, and support those in need today.

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September 2nd, 2025

Farida’s Story Is One of Many: Why Orphan Care Needs You Now

Help orphaned and vulnerable children thrive with Zakat Foundation of America. Sponsor a child or donate to provide care, education, and hope for their future.

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August 26th, 2025

Sowing the Seeds of a New Future in Anatolia, Türkiye Through Livelihood Support

Discover how modern agricultural training in Anatolia, Türkiye empowers young farmers, boosts crop yields, and supports sustainable livelihoods for families.

Food packages for Libya flood survivors

August 26th, 2025

Fighting Hunger in Libya: How Your Support Helped Ahmed Feed His Family

Support food relief in Libya. See how your donations help families like Ahmed's recover from disaster, fight hunger, and rebuild after Storm Daniel.

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August 26th, 2025

In Perspective: The Global Clean Water Crisis

Discover the global clean water crisis, key facts on access, and how you can support sustainable water solutions to improve health and lives worldwide.

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July 30th, 2025

A Vision for Mental Health: Executive Director Halil Demir Visits Our New Care Unit in Mali

Discover how the Halil Demir Mental Health Unit in Bamako, Mali, is expanding mental health care access and support for communities in need. Learn more.

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July 24th, 2025

Fulfilling A Blessed Duty: Three Hadith About Caring for Orphans

Discover three inspiring hadith about caring for orphans in Islam and learn how you can support vulnerable children through our orphan care and sponsorship programs.