January 19th, 2022
Are Western Wealthy Countries Determined to Starve the People of Afghanistan? - slguardian.org
On January 11, 2022, the United Nations (UN) Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths appealed to the international community to help raise $4.4 billion for Afghanistan in humanitarian aid.
January 14th, 2022
Amna Mirza Explains Five Simple Ways You Can Change the World
A world that is often short on good news and good feelings, Amna Mirza is like a breath of fresh air. Her list of ways to change the world is insightful yet simple and interwoven with Zakat Foundation's mission.
January 13th, 2022
Afghans in the US demand Biden administration lift restrictions on assets
Afghans in the US have demanded that the Biden administration lift restrictions on the Afghan banking sector and release financial assets belonging to the Afghan people, Anadolu News Agency reports.
January 13th, 2022
Afghans in US demand Biden administration lift restrictions on assets
Afghans in the United States have demanded that the Biden administration lift the restrictions on Afghanistan's banking sector and release its citizens' financial assets.
January 11th, 2022
US conference calls for immediate humanitarian aid for Afghanistan
Government officials and representatives of civil society organizations, held a one-day conference in an effort to encourage communication and cooperation between US authorities and the Taliban government.
November 24th, 2021
Afghan refugees celebrate first Thanksgiving, ‘a new beginning’
Mayor Lightfoot, Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and others joined 34 refugees for a Thanksgiving meal Tuesday.
November 17th, 2021
The Council of Islamic Organizations Hosted 29th Annual Gala
Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago hosted its 29th annual "Community Annual Dinner" on Sunday, Nov. 14th, at Drury Lane
October 19th, 2021
Triangle people of faith call for action to address climate emergency
The 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, begins on October 31. We believe people of all faiths and all people of conscience have a moral duty to act now to care for creation.
September 27th, 2021
Local artists show jewelry, pastel portraits at Park Forest Art Fair
Dozens of artists attended the Park Forest Art Fair to sell their artwork. Among them were Glenwood resident, retired art teacher at Hillcrest High School and pastel painter Jean Lewis.
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September 9th, 2021
Chicago can take important steps to welcome and assist Afghan refugees
As Chicagoans we must do everything in our power to honor our commitment to Afghan refugees and welcome them as neighbors and valued members of our community.
August 23rd, 2021
A suburban group has helped Afghan girls get an education. Now their future is uncertain.
The future of that school, and girls' education in general in Afghanistan, remains uncertain with the Taliban seizing control of the Central and South Asian nation.
July 26th, 2021
Zakat Foundation of America offers $20,000 in scholarships to high school seniors
To encourage such community-oriented selflessness and volunteerism, Zakat Foundation of America has set aside $20,000 in scholarships for high school seniors entering college. Learn more.
