January 8th, 2014
Zakat Foundation of America Rushes Emergency Aid to Somali Cyclone Survivors
As the eyes of the world were fixed on the menacing progress of Typhoon Haiyan towards the Philippines, another destructive storm was ravaging northeastern Somalia.
January 2nd, 2014
Thanks From Around the World
Around the world, those who have been fed and comforted by Zakat Foundation of America programs echoed the thanks and prayers of this Rohingya Muslim widow in Bangladesh.
December 23rd, 2013
Delivering Winter Kits to Snow-Covered Syria
While winter storms swept through the Middle East, thousands of Syrian refugees and internally displaced people were threatened by severe winter storms and freezing temperatures.
December 23rd, 2013
Parents and Children Benefit from Preschool Health Program in Gaza
In November more than 1,100 Gaza area preschoolers received treatment for intestinal parasites and their mothers were educated about hygiene and disease prevention through a grant from Zakat Foundation of America.
December 15th, 2013
From the Field: The Strength of the Syrian Spirt Amid Conflict
Zakat Foundation General Counsel and Chief Operations Officer, Safaa Zarzour, visited Syria in August to evaluate ongoing programs.
December 13th, 2013
Zakat Foundation of America Advocates for Poverty Focused Development Assistance in Congress
Zakat Foundation traveled to Washington DC to meet with Congress to advocate against the proposed budget reduction of the International Affairs funds for diplomacy and international development.
December 12th, 2013
Zakat Foundation of AmericaCCC Hosts Fall Community Fair
Fall Community Fair - The Zakat Foundation Community Center Chicago (ZFCCC), located in Chicago’s South Shore community, hosted its Annual Fair.
December 12th, 2013
Zakat Foundation of America's Executive Director Shares his Conviction towards Justice
On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, Zakat Foundation of America attended Arise Chicago's annual Faith-Labor-Action Breakfast.
December 6th, 2013
No Bread for Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, the champion of freedom and equality, passed away yesterday. We are indeed saddened by the news of his passing but although he died as any other human being, his legacy will live on.
December 6th, 2013
Zakat Foundation of America Helps Rebuild Philippines Following Typhoon Haiyan
ZF Helps Rebuild Philippines Following Typhoon Haiyan - ZF relief teams have been working diligently to supply residents of Tacloban and other areas.
November 22nd, 2013
Pledges to Graduate Women in Kenya
Zakat Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners to transform how people participate in the giving season.
November 22nd, 2013
Zakat Foundation of America Philippines Relief Program Underway
Your generous contribution to Philippine relief efforts will help begin to restore a sense of normalcy for people whose world has been turned upside down. Please donate today.
