We are proud to share that UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund has received the 2026 Sharjah Government Communication Award in the Best Innovative Communication Initiative for Community Empowerment category. As we approach the Fund’s 10th anniversary, this recognition is a meaningful milestone and a celebration of the generosity and trust of our donor community. Impact beyond the numbers Since its establishment in 2017, the Refugee Zakat Fund has grown into a trusted platform connecting the generosity of donors with the urgent …
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The International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA), which serves as UNHCR’s Zakat Board, has renewed its endorsement of the Refugee Zakat Fund following a review of UNHCR’s Zakat programme. The review …
Every act of giving carries a message of trust and compassion UNHCR has released its Islamic Philanthropy Mid-Year Report 2026, highlighting the impact of Zakat and Sadaqah contributions on the …
At a time of unprecedented displacement records, when nearly 117.8 million people around the world remain forcibly displaced, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih visited H.E Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, reaffirming …
Every Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the world ask the same question: Where should my zakat go? Islamic scholarship offers clear guidance. Among the eight categories of zakat recipients defined …
As we enter the last ten days of Ramadan, many of us gather with our families to break our fast and seek the blessings of these sacred nights. Yet for …
Dubai, UAE – UNHCR has launched its 8th Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report – Impact 2025 highlighting the growing role of Zakat and Sadaqah in delivering life-saving assistance to refugees and …
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