[Al Tawba:103]
This winter, in such uncertain times, refugees are living in an ‘emergency within an emergency’, and more families will require UNHCR’s humanitarian assistance to survive the cold months ahead. Every $345 of Zakat funds received will allow 1 vulnerable family to cover their immediate needs for the entire winter. Through providing urgent cash assistance for families to afford their heating costs, warm food and clothes for their children, and medicine if needed, you can help a vulnerable family in need to stay safe and warm all winter long.
Calculate your Zakat here and dedicate it to the families of your choice; and rest assured that 100% of your Zakat will go directly to them.
Please use the following bank account details: Kindly note the different IBAN for each currency.
In the transfer description field, please use “Zakat MENA” followed by the destination country of your Zakat (Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Egypt or Mauritania)
Please notify us at care@unhcr.org when the bank transfer is done. Please make sure to include your name, the amount of your donation, contact info and country of residence. This will help us track your donation and update the counter of the families supported.
Please include your contact details (Email and phone number) when proceeding with the transfer so we can confirm receiving your gift and communicate with you properly
Majority of the world’s 26 million refugees fall under at least 4 of the 8 Zakat categories.
100% of Zakat donations is distributed to the most vulnerable refugee and internally displaced families, including in hard-to-reach areas including Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Mauritania and Bangladesh. This support goes in full to help families affected by lockdowns and lack of economic opportunities. Exceptionally for Zakat funds, UNHCR has waived its standard 6.5% indirect support costs, in order to ensure that 100% of your Zakat goes directly to the most vulnerable families. Any expenses associated with the distribution of Zakat are covered by other sources of funding to UNHCR. Annual reports about the distribution of Zakat funds and their impact on the lives of beneficiaries, are published on this website. All Zakat received by UNHCR is strictly channeled through Zakat-compliant cash and in-kind assistance programmes that complement other forms of aid provided by UNHCR.