Stories

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June 30th, 2025

Changing the Narrative and Leading with Grace

At Zakat Foundation of America, we empower individuals to pursue their passions and give back to the community through collective action. When talent and purpose come together, the results can be truly life changing.

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June 27th, 2025

When is Qurbani 2026?

The season of Qurbani 2025 has now passed. As we look ahead to the year to come, planning our next yearly qurbani efforts becomes timely to ensure we make the most of giving this impactful charity.

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June 19th, 2025

Empowering Future Leaders Through Community Service Scholarships

The Zakat Foundation of America’s annual Community Service Scholarship draws hundreds of graduating high school seniors from 11 states, each eager to share their passion projects and commitment to community service.

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June 17th, 2025

Fighting Mali’s Growing Water Crisis in Nioro, Mali with Water Trucking

Children rush to alert their families: the water trucks are coming! For thousands in this farming and livestock-reliant region of Mali, that sound now means one thing: survival.

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June 4th, 2025

Zakat Foundation of America Donates 125 Laptops

Thanks to the gift of 125 laptops, donated by people who care, these Florida high schoolers can stay on track for graduation, for college, for a future they’re building.

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May 28th, 2025

Driving Dreams in Nepal with Zakat Foundation of America

Renowned for its natural beauty and cultural diversity, Nepal often hides a harsher reality including deep social and educational inequalities.

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May 15th, 2025

From Relief to Recovery: How Your Charity Helps Refugees in the United States

Here in the United States, where over 3 million refugees have been welcomed since 1975, we’ve been dedicated to providing comprehensive services for refugees of all backgrounds.

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May 14th, 2025

Al-Baraka Camp: A Shelter Camp for Gaza’s Youngest Victims

Since 2001, Zakat Foundation of America has stood with the people of Gaza and the West Bank, providing vital support. Today, 504 orphaned children in Palestine are receiving ongoing support .

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.