Palestine/Gaza
The United Nations recognizes 4.62 million Palestinians and their decedents as internally and externally displaced peoples with refugee status. Basic needs and standards of living are not being met, including adequate healthcare and education, food and water. The human dignity of Palestinian IDPs and refugees has been compromised.
In the summer of 2007, a blockade was imposed upon the Gaza Strip. This restriction on travel and trade has caused more than 2.5 million men, women and children in Gaza immeasurable misery and suffering. Supplies of food, water, and medicine have been virtually cut off and the economic repercussions are great.
Zakat Foundation takes care to ensure that all of our operations in Palestine are in full compliance with US government guidelines for Charitable Organizations, due to political sensitivities associated with Palestine.
News From Palestine/Gaza
Backpack Distribution Program - Palestinian
Every summer, thousands of children in Palestinian refugee camps receive donated backpacks that were filled with school supplies for the orphans and needy children. Our Backpack Program, “To Kids, From Kids, With Love,” is aimed to foster charitable giving in young children as they are encouraged to pack the backpack themselves. continue reading »
Emergency Relief
Seasonal Programs
- 2010 Ramadan 2010
- 2009 Udhiya/Qurbani 2009
- 2009 Ramadan 2009
- 2008 Udhiya/Qurbani 2008
- 2008 Ramadan 2008
Development/Sadaqa Jariyah
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Vital Stats
| Population: | 3,889,249 |
| Infant Mortality Rate: | 34 deaths / 1000 births |
| Life Expectancy: | 73 years |
| Major Diseases: | No known common risk |
| Religions: |
Muslim - 87% Jewish - 9% Christian - 4% |
| Literacy Rate: | 92 % |
| Unemployment Rate: | 31 % |
| Poverty Rate: | 64 % |
| Natural Hazards: | drought |