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From the Pressroom
November 5th, 2024
Baltimore Mayor’s Office Recognizes Zakat Foundation of America With Three Honors
The Baltimore Mayor’s Office awarded recognition to the Zakat Foundation of America and Executive Director Khalil Demir for Zakat Foundation of America's impactful works in the city.
Press Releases
October 30th, 2024
Why Orphan Sponsorship Matters
Orphan sponsorship is one major way these orphans can get this help. Read on to see how our orphan sponsorship program provides this for children around the world.
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October 28th, 2024
Zakat Foundation of America Awarded at 14th Annual Global Islamic Finance Summit
Zakat Foundation of America is proud to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious "Excellence Award for Zakat Collection and Distribution" at the 14th Annual Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA)
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Support, Sustain, and Develop Communities
Education
Zakat Foundation provides access to education and creating powerful antidotes to unrest, distrust, and war.
Orphan Care
Zakat Foundation is caring for those who can’t care for themselves. We directly and fully sponsor thousands of orphans, connecting them with their sponsors so that they know and communicate with one another.
Zakat Foundation Institute
Offering a solution-oriented educational experience that accelerates the success of the social good sectors.
Transforming Communities. One Story at a Time.
8/19/24
The Dire Condition of Global Poverty
At Zakat Foundation, we are true believers in giving people access to the tools they need to support themselves. Through our sustainable livelihoods projects we have uplifted communities from the depths of destitution.
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8/15/24
How You Can Bolster Education With Us
As many of our own children head back to school, we often take for granted the resources available to them for their learning. Our Education initiatives provide underserved children in communities across 25 countries.
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8/7/24
What Is the State of Forced Displacement in the World?
But just how critical is the forced displacement situation for refugees? And what can we do to help them? Read on to find out.
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