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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.

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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.

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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.

The audience listens to a speech during a conference on Afghanistan in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 12, 2022. (AA Photo)

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.

Taliban fighters walk along a road at the Wazir Akbar Khan hill in Kabul on January 10, 2022. (AFP)

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.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot talking to Afghani Refugee on Thanksgiving Day.

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.

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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

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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.

Jean Lewis with her pastel paintings behind her. She said she usually doesn't get to see them all at once like this because they're usually "in the corner somewhere" at her art studio. (Nick Ulanowski/H-F Chronicle)

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.

Zakat Foundation executive director Halil Demir [left] and Chicago Ald. Matt Martin (47).

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.

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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.

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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.