Press Releases

February 6th, 2023

Zakat Foundation of America Prepares Relief for Türkiye Earthquake Victims.

Zakat Foundation of America responds to earthquake and Executive Director to travel to Türkiye tonight: Nonprofit’s response teams already on the ground, assessing damage and assisting victims.

November 23rd, 2022

Zakat Foundation of America debuts ZakatCurious on USHUB TV

Zakat Foundation of America is the first humanitarian organization to have an original series on USHUB TV — ZakatCurious. ZakatCurious premieres Nov. 25 on USHUB TV

March 30th, 2022

Zakat Foundation of America, The Mokha Institute partner to empower more Yemenis

The Institute is a nonprofit that helps Yemeni farmers grow and sell coffee to create and further self-sustainable livelihoods

March 29th, 2022

Zakat Foundation of America sponsors Brother Ali’s The Travelers Podcast

Zakat Foundation of America is honored to sponsor Brother Ali’s podcast. Brother Ali and Zakat Foundation of America have worked together for years, fighting for the underrepresented in different communities.

January 6th, 2022

Zakat Foundation of America, UNICEF USA partner to warm Afghans this winter

We are partnering with UNICEF USA in providing blankets, heavy-duty tarps, essential supplies, and full sets of warm winter clothing to those struggling in Afghanistan’s frigid temperatures this winter.

November 12th, 2021

Choose Orphans Unconditionally

We invite you to reimagine orphan sponsorship with us. We say no more choosing orphans from pictures. We want you to choose orphans unconditionally, to choose with love.

September 24th, 2021

Zakat Foundation Marks 20 Years

Since 2001, the organization has empowered millions of people to recover from disasters and escape poverty by taking control of their own lives. It has addressed the immediate needs of poor communities worldwide.

August 12th, 2021

Zakat Foundation of America distributes school supplies for returning students

Zakat Foundation of America is distributing school supplies all month long in its back-to-school campaign. There are several events throughout the month in the North Carolina area. Join one!

July 1st, 2021

Zakat Foundation of America Recognizes its Scholarship Winners

Zakat Foundation of America has selected the winners for its scholarships, aiding students in six different regions in the United States.

May 7th, 2021

Zakat Foundation of America, GoFundMe join hands in celebrating Ramadan Giving

Fundraising platform GoFundMe has joins us in celebrating seasonal giving this Ramadan.

April 16th, 2021

Zakat Foundation of America, DoorDash working together to feed thousands of California’s hungry this month

Zakat Foundation of America is also hosting two food distributions Saturday, the first of which is in partnership with DoorDash and the city of Hayward and Pro Tempore Mayor Aisha Wahab.

April 14th, 2021

Facebook selects Zakat Foundation of America for #MonthofGood campaign

Zakat Foundation of America is being featured as a top charity in Facebook’s brand-new #MonthofGood campaign to celebrate — and give back during — Ramadan.
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