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Orphan Sponsorship 2024
A Journey of Hope: Maryam's Story
The Power of Compassion
Now more than ever, orphaned children need heroes like you to uplift and give them hope in their time of need. Your support will directly provide these children with a loving home, nutritious food, daily essentials, free schooling, quality healthcare, and life-changing opportunity.
Before the year ends, you can still make a lasting impact in the life of an orphaned child. Please give generously now and take full advantage of your 2024 tax-deductible donation. No gift is too small. Everycontributionmakes a profound difference in the life of a truly needful child.
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How Orphan Sponsorship Works
We collaborate with our field teams to find the most vulnerable orphans for sponsorship
You select a child by country, age, and gender or ‘where most needed’
Your gift covers a child’s essentials for one full year
Whether you choose to sponsor an orphan, provide orphanage assistance, or contribute to our orphan and widow fund, our promise is that 100% of every dollar you give directly supports the care of orphans, with your support reaching them quickly and without any overhead costs—ever.
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Stories of Change
The Resilience of Maryam
Islam honors Maryam, the mother of Prophet Jesus (peace be upon them both), as a woman of resilience in the face of great trial and adversity. In that spirit, let’s support the Mariams of the world.
A Story of Hope
Mali
At 5 years old, Mariam’s life was forever changed when she lost her parents and was left in the care of her elderly grandfather, who was unable to care for her. Moved by her situation, neighbors brought her to our orphanage, where she found safety, love, and care. Thanks to our Orphan Care program, she is thriving—attending school, making friends, and dreaming of a brighter future. Mariam’s story is a testament to the power of community support, resilience, and the hope for a better tomorrow.
A Passion for Creativity
Mali
Mariam Keita’s journey is one of resilience and determination. After losing her father at age four, she and her mother faced countless challenges. Despite financial struggles, her mother worked tirelessly to support her and her younger brother. In 2016, Mariam joined the Zakat Foundation of America’s Orphan Care Program, which provided vital support. Though forced to drop out of school in grade 8 due to financial difficulties, Mariam pursued her passion for henna, which is now her path to independence. She is currently in her second year of training at the 'Kadidia' center, dreaming of becoming a recognized henna artist.
A Journey of Service
Mali
Mariam Coulibaly Ndiaye, the Mali Country Director for Zakat Foundation of America, has dedicated her life to uplifting communities in need. Growing up in a large family, she developed a deep compassion for those facing challenges, including befriending people with dementia. After a successful career with UNICEF, she found her true calling at Zakat Foundation of America, where she leads impactful programs that transform lives. Since 2013, Mariam has overseen the Orphan Sponsorship Program and the Livestock Project for women in Mali, bringing education, healthcare, and economic empowerment where it's needed most. Her work continues to change the futures of families, proving that one person's dedication can spark lasting change.
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Support the Maryams of the World
Supporting orphans means not only providing food, but also helping support any relatives or family members to keep them in their local communities
دعم الأيتام يمتد ليشمل عائلاتهم وأقاربهم، لنضمن لهم بيئة مستقرة وداعمة داخل مجتمعاتهم المحلية.
Our Mali Director, Mariam Coulibaly Ndiaye, offers love, compassion and care to hundreds of orphan children
تقدم مديرتنا في مالي، مريم، الحب والرحمة والرعاية لمئات الأطفال الأيتام، مما يجعلها شعاع أمل يضيء حياتهم
YOU can change the life of a “Maryam” by becoming an Orphan Sponsor for a child in need
يمكنك أن تكون اليد التي تغيّر حياة ”مريم“، بان تكفل يتيم وتمنحه فرصة لحياة أفضل .
Mariam, our Mali country director, has helped many mothers and children become self-sufficient and thriving
بفضل تفانيها وإيمانها بالإنسانية، ساعدت مريم العديد من الأمهات والأطفال في مالي ليصبحوا مكتفين ذاتيًا، وليبدؤوا حياة مليئة بالكرامة والأمل.
Every orphan is a “Mariam” and should be treasured, loved and valued. Zakat Foundation of America cherishes the life of every child in our Orphan Sponsorship Program
كل طفل يتيم هو كنز يجب أن نحبه ونرعاه. مؤسسة الزكاة الأمريكية تقدر حياة كل طفل وتعمل على منحهم حياة مليئة بالحب والاعتزاز.
At Zakat Foundation of America, we want orphans to thrive and have a path forward. We help provide them training and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, like with our livestock programs
في مؤسسة الزكاة الأمريكية، نساعد الأيتام على اكتشاف إمكاناتهم من خلال التعليم، والتدريب، وتوفير الفرص التي تمكنهم من بناء مستقبل مستدام ومشرق
Child sponsorship changes lives and creates new opportunities, support and hope
رعاية الأيتام ليست مجرد تقديم احتياجات أساسية؛ إنها وسيلة لإحداث تغيير حقيقي، وخلق فرص جديدة مليئة بالأمل والدعم.
Children in poverty impacted by parental loss need support and love. Our donors make a difference by providing orphans with food, clothing, shelter, education, and so much more
الأطفال الذين فقدوا أحد الوالدين يواجهون تحديات قاسية، لكن بدعمكم، يمكننا ملء هذا الفراغ بالحب والرعاية، ومنحهم شعورًا بالانتماء.
Education is often the first thing that is neglected for orphans. Our Orphan Sponsorship Program ensures that children are able to continue in their education, creating brighter and stable futures
التعليم هو الضوء الذي يفتح أبواب المستقبل. برامج رعاية الأيتام تضمن استمرارية تعليمهم، وتساعدهم على بناء حياة أكثر استقرارًا وأمانًا.
Girls in particular are vulnerable to poverty and economic hardship. Our goal is to education, train and empower girls to grow up and become strong women
الفتيات اليتيمات يواجهن تحديات أكبر في مواجهة الفقر والصعوبات الاقتصادية. تعليمهن وتمكينهن يعني بناء مستقبل أفضل لهن ولمجتمعاتهن.
Giving orphans hope, help and support through child sponsorship makes all the difference
رعاية الأيتام تُحدث أثرًا لا يُنسى، إذ تعيد لهم الأمل والثقة، وتدفعهم نحو تحقيق إمكاناتهم الكاملة.
Orphans receive school supplies and education fees to stay in school and learn
نحرص على أن يحصل الأطفال الأيتام على كل ما يحتاجونه للبقاء في المدرسة، من اللوازم المدرسية إلى رسوم التعليم، ليواصلوا طريقهم نحو النجاح.
Our orphans celebrate the month of Ramadan, the days of Hajj, and are filled with joy on the two Eids.
الأيتام يستحقون أن يشعروا بفرحة المناسبات الإسلامية مثل رمضان، ونحن نضمن لهم الاحتفال بروح هذه المناسبات المميزة.
An important goal of our Orphan Sponsorship Program is to ensure these kids can be kids.
الطفولة هي حق أساسي، ونسعى لضمان أن يعيش الأطفال الأيتام طفولتهم بفرح وطمأنينة بعيدًا عن أعباء الحياة المبكرة.
Providing educational opportunities helps break the cycle of poverty and gives orphans a brighter tomorrow
توفير التعليم هو أحد أقوى الأدوات التي نستخدمها لكسر دائرة الفقر، ومنح الأيتام فرصة لبناء مستقبل أكثر إشراقًا.
We make sure that orphans in our program not only receive basic necessities, but also toys and gifts at Eid time and a chance to have a celebrated childhood.
الأيتام في برامجنا لا يحصلون فقط على الضروريات الأساسية، بل أيضًا على الهدايا الموسمية والفرصة للاحتفال بطفولتهم، ليشعروا بالسعادة والفرح.
