This year, many displaced families are forced to observe the month of Ramadan in extreme poverty. They have lost everything after fleeing their homes – your kindness and compassion can help them to restore hope.
The UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund enables those observing Ramadan to fulfil their giving obligations by supporting refugees through a compliant programme. Every Zakat contribution is handled with care, with:
*100% going to displaced families
*Endorsement by scholars
*Distribution in line with Zakat categories
*Funds held in a non-interest bearing account
First launched in 2016, UNHCR’s Zakat programme is now directly supporting displaced families in countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Yemen, Iraq, Egypt, Somalia, Nigeria and Mauritania. UNHCR is on the ground aiding refugees families, but relies on voluntary contributions to fund its work. Your Zakat can offer hope for a better future.
Why are refugees eligible for Zakat?
The majority of the world’s 26 million refugees fall under at least four of the eight Zakat categories mentioned in Qur’an 9:60, including:
Al Foqara’ – (the Poor)
Al Masakeen – (the Needy)
Al Gharimin – (the Debtors)
Abna’ Al Sabeel – (the Stranded Travellers)
Vulnerable displaced families are often headed by women alone, who can face cultural, legal and childcare obstacles when looking for work. Providing assistance prevents those most in need from having to resort to desperate survival strategies – such as pulling children out of school or child labour.
Cash assistance from the Refugee Zakat Fund gives families the dignity to meet their immediate needs according to their own priorities. This also means that thousands of refugees who are restricted from working in host countries avoid facing severe hardships, while being empowered to manage their own finances.
It also helps to improve social networks, by enabling refugees to repay survival loans borrowed from family or neighbours, and benefits the local economy as refugees become customers at local shops and markets.
In a world with displacement at an all-time high, the work of UNHCR is more important than ever. Dedicate your Zakat today and help save lives. Thank you.
