Stories

June 5th, 2014

Thanks to You, Water Will Flow Again at a Special School in Mali

A Malian special education school will soon have running water again, thanks to the generosity of Zakat Foundation of America donors.

June 5th, 2014

Zakat Foundation of AmericaCCC Kicks Off Summer Anti-Violence Efforts with Faith and Action

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May 29th, 2014

Spring Refresh Allows South Shore Women to Remove Their Armor

The annual Spring Refresh event at Zakat Foundation of American Community Center - Chicago (Zakat Foundation of AmericaCCC) brought 35 women ranging in age from 30 to 75 into a safe and healing atmosphere in early May.

May 23rd, 2014

Children’s Convoy to Syria Brings Toys and Supplies

Zakat Foundation participated in the Banoon Convoy, organized by a group of humanitarian organizations, which transported truckloads of supplies and toys to orphans and schoolchildren in Idlib and Hama in early May.

May 5th, 2014

New School and Uniforms Excite Syrian Refugee Children in Turkey

Syrian refugee students celebrated Zakat Foundation sponsorship for their primary school in Gaziantep by trying on brand new uniforms.

April 29th, 2014

Building a Better World at the Feet of Our Mothers

At Zakat Foundation of America we see that mothers are so central to the well-being of the world that starting with them, wherever their feet may stand, really can change this world into a paradise.

April 29th, 2014

I Took What I Had and Ran Away: A Central African Refugee’s Story

A Central African Refugee’s Story-The Anti-Balaka were killing Muslims, anyone who was married to a Muslim, anyone who was related to a Muslim.

April 12th, 2014

Home-Grown Somali Group Shares History and Hopes During Visit with Zakat Foundation of America

Dr. Mohamed & Jasmine Lam of the Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation (DHAF) shared the foundation’s story and goals with Aatifa Sadiq, Zakat Foundation of America programs coordinator for Asia and Africa.

April 12th, 2014

Spring Health Fair Promotes Hope and Health for South Shore Residents

The Spring Health Fair at Zakat Foundation of America Community Center - Chicago (Zakat Foundation of AmericaCCC) nourished the mind, body and soul through mentoring programs.

April 3rd, 2014

For Central African Refugee Families, Food is the Most Urgent Need

Central African Refugee - in the camp at Sarh in Chad, the 18,000 people here have little or nothing to eat.

April 3rd, 2014

Voices of Central African Refugees: Mr. Omar's Story

The refugees in Camp Sahr, Chad, have escaped from Central African Republic (CAR) holding nothing but the hands of their children as they ran for their lives. Their stories go beyond hair-raising.

April 3rd, 2014

From Chicago’s South Side to an Audience with the Pope: A Message of Unity

Zakat Foundation Community Center Chicago (Zakat Foundation of AmericaCCC) Director Laila Muhammad made many connections during the Focolare Movement interfaith conference.
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