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Zakat Foundation of America Opens Office in Central African Republic

Bridgeview-based international humanitarian organization Zakat Foundation of America announces the official registration of its new office in Central African Republic.

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Eyewitness to Syrian Conflict to Address Amnesty International Event

Chicago, IL January 24, 2014 - Ameenah Sawwan, a 23-year-old survivor of the nearly three-year-old conflict in Syria, testified before the UN last week.

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Zakat Foundation of America Mobilizes Youth to Serve Humanity

Humanitea Time inspires youth activism around social causes. This dynamic event is an initiative of Zakat Foundation & cosponsored by Amnesty International USA & University of Chicago Global Voices Program.

Zakat Foundation of America is a US-based, Muslim-run charity organization that channels the spirit of zakat into a global vision of social development, and stands as the foremost authority on interpreting zakat as a factor for positive change.

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In 2019, 89.7¢ from each dollar donated went directly toward programs serving those in need.