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From the Pressroom
April 22nd, 2025
United in Compassion: Mourning the Passing of Pope Francis
The Zakat Foundation of America mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a gentle soul who dedicated his life to serving others with compassion and kindness.
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April 8th, 2025
Syracuse Opportunities Fair offering networking and community building opportunities
(WSYR-TV) — Job fairs provide prospective employees with an opportunity to network with employers and learn about different companies.
Press Clippings
April 8th, 2025
Care and Community: Supporting Muslim Juveniles in Washington, D.C. in Ramadan 2025
This past Ramadan 2025, our Washington, D.C. team partnered with the Washington, D.C. Juvenile Center and the National Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (NCJJR USA) to support Muslim juveniles.
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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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