2024 Year in Review
Thank You for Making a Lasting Impact
Total Lives Impacted
Countries
42
Served Worldwide
Food Security
5,263,238
People Nourished
Emergency Response
1,340,843
Given Emergency Relief
Water
430,181
Provided Clean Water
Program |
Lives Impacted |
|---|---|
Food Security |
5,263,238 |
Emergency Response |
1,340,843 |
Water |
430,181 |
Health Care and Wellbeing |
157,567 |
Infrastructure |
35,678 |
Refugee Empowerment |
25,988 |
Orphan Care |
23,825 |
Livelihood |
15,707 |
Education |
12,135 |
TOTAL IMPACT |
7,305,162 LIVES |
A Special Message
From Our Executive Director Mr. Khalil Demir
“As 2024 comes to a close, my heart is filled with deep gratitude for your unwavering support. Your generosity has been a beacon of hope for families facing unimaginable hardships. Thanks to your compassion, we have been able to provide critical support—education, healthcare, food security, emergency relief and life-changing opportunities—to those who have lost so much.
From Gaza to Bangladesh, Sudan to Yemen, Afghanistan to Türkiye, Lebanon to Colombia, the USA to Mali, and beyond, your contributions have been far more than just donations—they are acts of kindness that create lasting change.”
Thank you for standing with us in this mission and bringing hope to families in need. Together, we are making a profound difference.
Halil Demir, Executive Director
Your Compassion in Action
1 Million Meals for Gaza continues to provide nourishing food for families facing starvation.
As the crisis in Lebanon escalated, so too did our emergency relief efforts to ensure food security and provide essentials for displaced families.
Daily relief efforts in Gaza continue as winter weather threatens vulnerable women, children and the elderly.
Emergency flood relief essentials for families in Bangladesh bring a sense of hope and security.
Emergency flood relief essentials for families in the Baghlan province of Afghanistan.
Hurricane Milton in Florida devastated the Gulf coast, but our teams were on the ground ensuring families were cared for.
Hygiene packages delivered to families in Sudan as part of our Sudan emergency relief efforts.
Joy all around after receiving winter relief items in India.
Zakat Foundation of America Executive Director Mr. Demir admires the detailed embroidery at the Eliyaman Women’s Cooperative, a new handicraft bazaar in Türkiye where handmade products will directly benefit earthquake survivors.
ZFA Executive Director Mr. Demir speaks with participants at the newly opened handicraft bazaar, Eliyaman Women’s Cooperative, in Adiyaman, Türkiye.
Our field teams provide emergency relief supplies to families affected by Hurricane Beyrl in Houston, Texas.
Our Mushaira Tour in support of orphans, featuring renowned poets, was a huge success. Attendees came out to support children in need while enjoying heartfelt poetry.
Our volunteers work diligently to secure relief supplies for Hurricane Helene survivors in Florida and North Carolina.
Close to 20,000 people attended our first annual Turkish Festival in Chicago, experiencing Turkish culture, cuisine, celebrities, Ottoman history, and much more.
People across the USA participated in our Walkathons to raise awareness for children in Gaza.
Quran Night brought eloquent reciters to fill our hearts with the beauty of the Quran while supporting needy orphans.
Ramadan Iftar meals and food baskets ensure struggling families have nourishing food to break their fasts.
Refugees and displaced families find comfort in Chicago shelter.
Rice distribution for families facing food insecurity in Bangladesh.
School supplies distributed in North Carolina will help students be better prepared for class.
Udhiya-Qurbani distribution in Pakistan ensured families enjoy nourishing meals during Eid ul Adha.
Volunteers work hard to help distribute food to those battling hunger in New York.
Yemeni families received hygiene kits as part of our Yemen relief efforts.
Zakat Foundation of America awarded the prestigious 'Excellence Award for Zakat Collection and Distribution' at the 14th Annual Global Islamic Finance Awards in the Maldives.
Families in Baltimore receive food baskets from our field teams for Thanksgiving.
You and Our Community Partners
Creating positive change both at home and across the globe
