May 6th, 2025
Stitched for Success: Turning Skills into Futures with Vocational Training in Jordan
In the city of Irbid, Jordan, the Zakat Foundation of America’s Vocational Training Center (VTC), part of its Livelihoods programs, is helping build financially stable futures for families facing poverty.
May 2nd, 2025
Restoring Access, Dignity, and Daily Life in Bangladesh with Desalination
The coastal villages of southern Bangladesh are regularly struck by seasonal monsoon rains, flooding, and cyclones, resulting in devastation and severely limited access to safe, clean drinking water
April 28th, 2025
From Need to Nourishment: Our Daily Efforts to Provide Fresh Meals and Clean Water inside Gaza
For decades, the people of Gaza have faced unimaginable hardship. Zakat Foundation of America has been working in Palestine since 2001, providing essential aid to residents in Gaza.
April 28th, 2025
Life Saving Medical Care for Sudanese Refugees in Chad
With nearly 600,000 migrants escaping the turmoil in Sudan, Chad now stands as the largest home of Sudanese refugees. Zakat Foundation of America is set to provide critical healthcare services at our Health Clinic Tent.
April 22nd, 2025
United in Compassion: Mourning the Passing of Pope Francis
The Zakat Foundation of America mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a gentle soul who dedicated his life to serving others with compassion and kindness.
April 8th, 2025
Care and Community: Supporting Muslim Juveniles in Washington, D.C. in Ramadan 2025
This past Ramadan 2025, our Washington, D.C. team partnered with the Washington, D.C. Juvenile Center and the National Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (NCJJR USA) to support Muslim juveniles.
March 25th, 2025
Zakat Foundation of America Community Iftar Program Recognized Across the United States
As Ramadan unites people in worship and community, so too does the Zakat Foundation through Community Iftar Programs, where locals gather not only to break their fast but also support projects close to their hearts.
March 19th, 2025
When is Ramadan 2026?
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on Tuesday, February 17th, or Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Eid al-Fitr 2026 can fall on March 19 or 20, depending on two key factors. Learn More.
March 18th, 2025
From Coop to Community, Our Chickens are Transforming Lives
We’re all familiar with the saying, “Good things come in small packages,” but at Zakat Foundation of America, we’re taking it further by showing that “Small livestock can be big miracle workers!”
March 14th, 2025
Nourishing Yemen's Hungry Through Food Security Initiatives
Yemen currently faces a dire humanitarian crisis. In January 2024, Zakat Foundation of America launched its Feeding Program to combat this crucial hunger epidemic in Yemen. Learn more about our work in Yemen.
February 26th, 2025
The Road to Better Futures: Providing 50 Cycle Carts for Vulnerable Families in India
To help alleviate the plight of the unemployed in the region, Zakat Foundation of America provided cycle carts for 50 heads of family in villages of the Araria district of Bihar.
February 26th, 2025
Zakat Foundation of America Establishes Businesses for Widows in India
In India, widows face countless challenges in their daily lives. Zakat Foundation of America established and trained 120 total widows to operate the following businesses.
