Press Clippings

November 20th, 2023

Earn a fellowship to study philanthropy

The Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is excited to launch the ZFI (Zakat Foundation Institute) Muslim Philanthropy and Humanitarian Studies Fellowship.

November 15th, 2023

Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago marks 31st anniversary

Nov. 5 was the 31st anniversary of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, which was held in Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

November 9th, 2023

Israel-Palestine Conflict: How Nurses Can Help

Multiple aid organizations like Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross, and local hospitals are putting out urgent calls for nurses, doctors, and other medical volunteers to help in Gaza and Israel.

November 8th, 2023

Remarkable 31st anniversary Council of Islamic Organizations Chicago

The CIOGC spotlights the Muslim community by honoring Top Muslim Achievers and their significant contributions to American society in Gala.

October 27th, 2023

Executive Director Halil Demir Talks to CNN Max About the Current State of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Executive Director Halil Demir spoke with CNN Max recently about the urgency & state of humanitarian aid delivery into Gaza.

October 24th, 2023

Israel-Hamas War: Top-Rated Charities Providing Humanitarian Aid

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist the people of Israel – Palestine during active conflict in the region.

October 16th, 2023

Zakat Foundation of America helps lay new foundation for churches burned down in Pakistan

Zakat Foundation of America’s long-term plan is to rebuild four churches that were burned down. Pakistan's Christian minority needs assistance to rebuild homes and places of worship.

October 12th, 2023

Laurie Styron talks to CNBC about how to donate safely to victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict

CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, talks to CNBC about how to donate safely to victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict. View CharityWatch's list of Top-Rated charities.

October 9th, 2023

South Florida Muslim Foundation 'gravely concerned about the unfolding crisis in Gaza'

MIAMI — The leaders of the South Florida Muslim Federation are "gravely concerned about the unfolding crisis in Gaza and the entire region."

September 22nd, 2023

Crisis in Sudan: CharityWatch Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid & Assistance in Sudan

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist the people of Sudan amid the continuing crisis.

September 19th, 2023

International Humanitarian Organization Unveils New Flagship Office

Zakat Foundation of America, an international NGO, is thrilled to announce a new flagship office located in Houston, Texas, located at 3949 Braxton Ave.

September 14th, 2023

Chicago mobilizes to help Moroccans, Libyans after natural disasters

An earthquake in Morocco and a flood in Libya killed thousands. Chicagoans are working to provide aid and resources for survivors.
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