Stories

September 6th, 2024

Candle of Hope Mushaira Tour Successfully Rallies Around Orphan Care

The Zakat Foundation of America successfully held its first, coast to coast, 9 city Charity Mushaira Tour to raise awareness and support for orphans.

August 19th, 2024

The Dire Condition of Global Poverty

At Zakat Foundation, we are true believers in giving people access to the tools they need to support themselves. Through our sustainable livelihoods projects we have uplifted communities from the depths of destitution.

August 15th, 2024

How You Can Bolster Education With Us

As many of our own children head back to school, we often take for granted the resources available to them for their learning. Our Education initiatives provide underserved children in communities across 25 countries.

August 14th, 2024

Houston Rallies Together: Zakat Foundation Provides Urgent Relief After Hurricane Beryl

Zakat Foundation of America Houston representatives took no time to team up with local mosques and organizations to provide immediate relief to over 1,000 families in need.

August 14th, 2024

Cans for Compassion: Zakat Foundation Wins CANgineering Challenge for A Second Time

Zakat Foundation of America’s Delaware office is celebrating its 2nd year as winners of the CANineering challenge held by the Food Bank of America.

August 7th, 2024

What Is the State of Forced Displacement in the World?

But just how critical is the forced displacement situation for refugees? And what can we do to help them? Read on to find out.

August 5th, 2024

Zakat Foundation of America’s Recent Visit to the Embassy of Mali in Guinea

After the working visit to the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization of Guinea, the Zakat Foundation of America delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of Mali in Guinea.

August 5th, 2024

The Zakat Foundation of America Delegation’s Visit to the Republic of Guinea

As part of the working visit to the Republic of Guinea, the Zakat Foundation of America delegation was received in audience at the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization.

July 29th, 2024

Houston organizations continue food distribution efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl

Zakat Foundation Houston, a local branch of a global nonprofit, partnered with other volunteers to help give food packages to 1,000 families.

July 24th, 2024

Our Virtual Zakat Resource Center

For over two decades, Zakat Foundation of America has been the leading source for all Zakat-related questions and concerns.

July 18th, 2024

In Numbers: Your Qurbani 2024 Impact

Globally, those who were able within the Muslim community came together to complete the Hajj pilgrimage and give their fresh Qurbani sacrifices. What was your Qurbani 2024 impact with us and how far did your charity go?

June 26th, 2024

Why Clean Water Matters

A person can only go a few days without water. But what happens when — instead of clean water — someone can only drink saltwater? Or dirty water?
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