Education
Full access to inclusive and equitable quality education for all
Breaking barriers to uplift vulnerable communities across 25 countries:
Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Jordan, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, The Gambia, Turkey, USA
Nurturing Dreams One Child at a Time
548,582
Lives Impacted
2,600
Zakat Foundation Sponsored Orphans in Schools
25
Countries
Power Their Future
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Empowering lives through education and opportunity:
Create lasting change and enable success through:
Covering tuition costs
Distribution of School supplies
Home based support for orphans & vulnerable children
Create a brighter future!
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A Catalyst for Positive Change
Paving a Path to Empowerment
We're a beacon of hope for orphans and vulnerable children in underserved areas. We remove financial barriers by covering tuition and supplies, ensuring no child misses education opportunities. Our commitment extends to home-based support, providing tailored assistance to those in need beyond the classroom.
Building Schools to Create Opportunities
We've built schools in underserved areas, making education accessible and fostering community growth. Beyond academics, we provide mentorship and life skills training, ensuring students are prepared for success beyond graduation.
Nurturing Livelihoods to Enabling Success
Our commitment goes beyond children; we empower adults through livelihood projects and vocational training, equipping them with skills for employment and entrepreneurship. This strengthens the economic resilience of the entire community, creating better opportunities for all.
Captured Moments
A Glimpse of Our Work
A young boy in Gaza receives a backpack filled with school supplies
A student in Colombia beams with pride over his work
An orphan creates art in class in Kenya
Smiles all around at a Chicago school supply distribution
A student does crafts in our tent village in Turkey after the earthquake in 2023
A Zakat Foundation of America representative reads an engaging story to school children in Colombia
A group of girls in Nepal diligently study
Colombia girls excitedly receive school supplies
Recess time enjoyed by students in Nepal
Students at a girls school in India review current events
The Education Chronicles
Pathways to Success
Sumaila’s Life Story: A Dedication to Education
Zakat Foundation of America’s beneficiaries come from dozens of different countries on five continents. We talked with Sumaila Awudu and he told us his story.
Can Zakat Be Given for Education?
Can Zakat be given for education? In principle, no, Zakat can’t be given for education. The Quran states the eight exclusive categories of “people” – not interests or institutions – eligible for Zakat payments.
Rescuing a "Lost Generation": An Educational Model for the Refugee Crisis
Zakat Foundation of America is working to fill the dire need of Syrian refugees for educational institutions in the wake of their country’s civil war.
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Stories of Change
Habiba Akter
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Habiba Akter, a 7-year-old student at Zakat Foundation’s Preprimary School, resides in Borobari Slum with her parents and younger brother. Her family moved from Mymensing District due to land scarcity. While her father worked as a driver, her mother faced job loss as a maid due to her children. Our free, secure, and quality preprimary school relieved her mother's worries, allowing her to earn and support their family.
Fardosa
Nairobi, Kenya
At the age nine, Fardosa fled violence in Somalia with her family and settled in Kenya. As the family struggled to make ends meet, Fardosa found hope in the Zakat Foundation supported RefuSHE, a safehouse for refugee girls. Now at 21, she’s enrolled in their IT vocational training program, where she’s mastered digital skills, and works as an online freelancer, aiding her family and building resilience. Grateful for your support, she aspires to pursue IT studies at university, and specializing in programming.
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