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March 14th, 2025

Nourishing Yemen's Hungry Through Food Security Initiatives

Yemen currently faces a dire humanitarian crisis. In January 2024, Zakat Foundation of America launched its Feeding Program to combat this crucial hunger epidemic in Yemen. Learn more about our work in Yemen.

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February 26th, 2025

The Road to Better Futures: Providing 50 Cycle Carts for Vulnerable Families in India

To help alleviate the plight of the unemployed in the region, Zakat Foundation of America provided cycle carts for 50 heads of family in villages of the Araria district of Bihar.

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February 26th, 2025

Zakat Foundation of America Establishes Businesses for Widows in India

In India, widows face countless challenges in their daily lives. Zakat Foundation of America established and trained 120 total widows to operate the following businesses.

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February 26th, 2025

Empowering Women and Transforming Futures in Kenya

Zakat Foundation of America is proud to partner with RefuSHE, a Nairobi, Kenya-based non-profit that empowers refugee women.

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February 25th, 2025

Zakat Foundation of America’s Egg Initiative Is Fighting Malnutrition in the Central African Republic

Many parts of Africa have faced an ongoing challenge with food insecurity. Zakat Foundation of America is helping empower communities in the Central African Republic to break free from the cycle of hunger and poverty.

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February 25th, 2025

Investing In Her Future: Zakat Foundation of America’s Partnership with Jamea-tus-Salehaat is Transforming Education in India

Zakat Foundation of America is funding education and paving the way for these girls to transform their lives and become agents of change in their families and communities.

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February 20th, 2025

Zakat Foundation of America’s Swift Relief Efforts Offer Hope to Victims Devastated by Flash Floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In early October 2024, residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina woke up to devastating flash floods and landslides. In response to the crisis, the Zakat Foundation of America acted swiftly.

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February 11th, 2025

Empowering Women on the Global Stage: Zakat Foundation of America’s Milestone at the UN ECOSOC Session

In 2025, Executive Director and Founder, Mr. Khalil Demir, presented Zakat Foundation of America’s women empowerment initiatives to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) meeting.

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January 27th, 2025

Zakat Foundation of America Spreads Warmth in Washington, D.C. during MLK Week 2025

The latest federal count reports over 770,000 people experiencing homelessness across the United States. Zakat Foundation of America held events across the country during MLK Week 2025.

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January 13th, 2025

Seven Special Supplications to Make Much in Ramadan

Here are seven du‘a our Prophet, on him be peace, and the sages who have studied him, made hyper-often in Ramadan. We should too.

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January 11th, 2025

Our Teams Rush to LA Wildfire Victims

Zakat Foundation of America Provides Critical Aid to Southern California Fire Victims (Image Credit: Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Discover how Zakat Foundation’s teams are providing urgent relief to LA wildfire victims. Join our efforts to bring hope and support to those in need.

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January 10th, 2025

Empowering Syrians Returning Home

Since 2011, Zakat Foundation of America has been steadfast in providing humanitarian aid to those inside and outside of Syria, offering vital support during these difficult times.