Press Clippings

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September 10th, 2025

ZFA Distributes School Supplies To Orphaned Students

Zakat Foundation of America distributed school supplies to over 100 orphaned students in Sargodha, supporting education and child welfare in local communities.

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July 11th, 2025

How a Simple Water Well Can Transform a Community

Discover how clean water wells transform communities worldwide—improving health, education, and opportunity. Support Zakat Foundation’s sustainable impact.

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April 8th, 2025

Syracuse Opportunities Fair offering networking and community building opportunities

Explore the Syracuse Opportunities Fair to connect with 50+ employers, access career resources, and build community in Onondaga and Syracuse. Join us now!

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March 13th, 2025

US-based Zakat Foundation hosts iftar dinner at Georgetown University

Zakat Foundation hosts iftar at Georgetown University, uniting students with Turkish cuisine and community support during Ramadan. Learn about their programs.

Empowering Youth Through Skills  Beneficiaries from Gatsibo District pose for a group photo after receiving sewing machines, donated by Professor Katherine of Wharton University.

January 10th, 2025

Empowering Youth Through Skills

Discover how Zakat Foundation of America and Abdallah Kiromba Foundation empower youth and teenage mothers with skills training, orphan care, and community support.

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January 10th, 2025

Kabarore teen mothers get second chance through tailoring skills

Teen mothers and youth in Kabarore receive free tailoring training, empowering them with skills for self-reliance and brighter futures in Gastibo District.

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January 7th, 2025

Zakat Foundation of America Provides Humanitarian Aid to Flood and Rain Victims and Displaced Persons in Wadi Halfa

Zakat Foundation of America delivers essential food and hygiene aid to flood and war-affected communities in Wadi Halfa, Sudan. Support relief efforts now.

Cover of December 2024 ISFIRE Magazine featuring Executive Director Khalil Demir.

December 24th, 2024

Story of Humanitarian Efforts from the USA to The World

Exclusive Interview of Halil Demir, Founder & CEO, Zakat Foundation of America

Explore humanitarian leadership with Halil Demir of Zakat Foundation of America and discover key trends in global Islamic finance in ISFIRE’s December issue.

The Zakat Foundation Early Voting Location has a good mediterranean restaurant nearby and lots of parking

October 22nd, 2024

Durham NC early voting polling place with short lines is being overlooked

Find short wait times at Durham NC's Zakat Foundation early voting site. Avoid long lines, meet voter ID rules, and vote early before the November 2 deadline.

The Summit's theme, "Islamic Finance in a Digital Landscape – Innovation and Sustainability," examined the synergy between Islamic finance and digital innovation. Image Courtesy: Cambridge IFA

September 19th, 2024

Global Islamic Finance Summit 2024: Leading Islamic financial institutions gather

Discover insights from the Global Islamic Finance Summit 2024, where leaders explored digital innovation, green sukuk, and sustainable growth in Islamic finance.

A view inside the migrant family housing shelter at the former St. Bartholomew school and convent in Portage Park in Chicago.

September 9th, 2024

Chicago’s migrant crisis in spotlight as Democrats prepare for convention

Chicago faces ongoing challenges from the migrant crisis as Democrats prepare for the convention, highlighting local tensions, policy debates, and border security.

Yudilia Bolano Bello, her daughter Maria and son Brandon read and play video games at a migrant shelter run by the Zakat Foundation in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood on Aug. 16, 2024. The shelter opened its doors in May. Manuel Martinez/WBEZ

August 19th, 2024

Global nonprofit steps in to run a migrant shelter in Chicago

Zakat Foundation opens a compassionate migrant shelter in Chicago, offering on-site services, education, and support for families seeking stability and care.