Stories

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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.

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January 9th, 2025

How Your Islamic Giving Can Impact Lives in 2025

We at Zakat Foundation of America have been providing Muslims several impactful ways to give their zakat and sadaqah during these seasons for years and in 2025, we’re excited to continue offering them.

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January 9th, 2025

Our 2024 - 2025 Winter Relief Initiatives

Without proper clothing, heat or shelter, thousands have to suffer plummeting, often below freezing temperatures. Read on to see how our winter relief initiatives for late 2024 and early 2025 are helping them.

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December 2nd, 2024

From Passion to Profession: Roaa’s Story

Roaa's journey with Zakat Foundation of America was transformative – not just in terms of skill development, but also in mental and emotional wellbeing.

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November 26th, 2024

Our Work for Bangladesh Flood Victims in 2024

Devastating floods ravaged southeastern Bangladesh. Families urgently need your support to survive this catastrophic disaster.

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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 16th, 2024

Our Commitment to Orphan Care

More and more children are being left without proper shelter and necessities. When you donate to our Orphan Care program, you help cover an orphaned child’s essential needs.

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October 9th, 2024

Zakat Foundation of America Empowers Women at Newly Launched Handicraft Bazaar in Adiyaman, Türkiye

The earthquake in southern Türkiye left thousands displaced and in need. Zakat Foundation is working with AFAD, FEMA to initiate immediate relief and a newly launched Handicraft Bazaar aimed at empowering women.

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October 7th, 2024

One Year of Zakat Foundation of America’s Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

One year of Zakat Foundation of America’s humanitarian aid to Gaza. We Address This Urgent Topic.

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October 2nd, 2024

Why Lebanon Relief Is Urgently Needed

The humanitarian needs of the people of Lebanon – for food, water, shelter, winter warmth, medical help, and life - and household essentials – has reached emergency levels, especially since September 23, 2024.

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October 1st, 2024

Can Zakat Be Given to Refugees?

Can Zakat Be Given to Refugees? We answer this popular question?