Zakat Funds | زكاتي للاجئين والنازحين

"Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them to increase."

[Al Tawba:103]

Imagine what your gift can do for vulnerable Nigerian families forced to flee their homes because of violence in northern Nigeria.

SOZECOM pledged NGN 1,000,000 to the Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund

On 8 April 2021, the UNHCR Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund was officially launched at a press briefing in Abuja.

At the launch, Alhaji Muhammad Lawal Maidoki, the Executive Chairman Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment Commission (SOZECOM) shared his commitment to alleviate the suffering of Nigeria’s most vulnerable internally displaced families and pledged NGN 1,000,000 from SOZECOM to the Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund.
“We Muslims have a responsibility and duty to give Zakat each year. My request to Muslims and Zakat managers is to always remember IDPs in disbursing their Zakat funds and ensure a significant portion of their ‘Sadaqa’ in Ramadan and beyond is set aside for IDPs. We welcome UNHCR’s Islamic Philanthropy endeavors in the country and look forward to working together, InshAllah, in this noble cause.”

In response, Chansa Kapaya, UNHCR Representative in Nigeria expressed her appreciation, commenting: “We are grateful to Alhaji Muhammad Lawal Maidoki and SOZECOM for helping champion the Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund. With SOZECOM’s pledge and Zakat contributions from Muslims in Nigeria we will be able to provide much needed core relief items and livelihoods assistance to families in most critical need.”

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Dedicate your Zakat

Step 1

Please use the following bank account details: Kindly note the different IBAN for each currency.

UNHCR Non-Interest Bearing Fundraising Accounts:

[Nigeria Account for NGN] :

Account Name : UNHCR Special Account

Account Number : 0002706104

Bank Name : Standard Chartered Bank

Swift Code : SCBLNGLAXXX

Branch Name : Abuja (WUSE 2 Branch)

Bank Address : Lagos 13, Awolowo Rd, Lagos, Nigeria

Phone Number : +234 12700025

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[Geneva Account for USD, EUR, GBP] :

Beneficiary : UNHCR

Swiss Clearing Number : 240

BIC/Swift Code : UBSWCHZH80A

Beneficiary Bank : UBS AG, P.O. Box 2770, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland

Recipient Address : 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland

Postal Code : P.O. Box 2770

Phone Number : +41 22 879 16 11

IBAN (USD) : CH4800240240FP1003991

IBAN (EUR) : CH9100240240FP1003993

IBAN (GBP) : CH8000240240FP1003997

In the transfer description field, please use “Zakat Nigeria”.

Step 2

Please notify us at africa@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.

The Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund is a trusted, compliant, and effective zakat distributor

The Fund does not charge any fees in distributing Zakat

UNHCR ensures that 100% of your Zakat goes to vulnerable Nigerian IDP families that fall within 4 of the 8 Zakat-recipient categories.

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Fatwa

Tabah Foundation | UAE

Based upon our previous report and taking into consideration new fatwas from Dr Sheikh Ali Gomaa and The Fatwa Council…

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The Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund is a trusted, compliant, and effective zakat distributor

The Fund does not charge any fees in distributing Zakat

UNHCR ensures that 100% of your Zakat goes to vulnerable Nigerian IDP families that fall within 4 of the 8 Zakat-recipient categories.

Why should I consider internally displaced Nigerians with my Zakat?

Majority of Nigerian IDP families fall under at least 4 of the 8 Zakat categories.

Your gift of Zakat can provide much needed emergency relief items and livelihood resources to thousands of Nigerian internally displaced families.

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Abna’ al Sabeel

The Stranded Travellers or Wayfarers

Abna’ al Sabeel

The Stranded Travellers or Wayfarers

IDP families often travel on foot to find safety. They are without home or possession and need assistance.

al Gharemeen

The Debtors

al Gharemeen

The Debtors

Over 50% of people forced to flee are in debt after losing their homes, possessions and exhausting their savings.

Al Fuqara’ wal Masakeen

The Poor and the Needy

Al Fuqara’ wal Masakeen

The Poor and the Needy

The vast majority of people forced to flee face poverty and are in need of assistance to survive.

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Reports

Why should I consider internally displaced Nigerians with my Zakat?

Majority of Nigerian IDP families fall under at least 4 of the 8 Zakat categories.

Your gift of Zakat can provide much needed emergency relief items and livelihood resources to thousands of Nigerian internally displaced families.

UNHCR is following a 100% Zakat distribution policy.

UNHCR’s Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund is subject to rigorous governance, ensuring transparency at every step, from donation to distribution of Zakat.

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The Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund is now available in Nigeria for Nigerians to support vulnerable forcibly displaced IDP families in northern Nigeria.
When you donate your Zakat, you can be rest assured that 100% of Zakat donation is distributed to the most vulnerable Nigeran IDP families in critical need of support.
Exceptionally for the Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund, UNHCR has waived its standard 6.5% indirect support costs, 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.
All Zakat received by UNHCR is strictly channeled through Zakat-compliant assistance programmes that complement other forms of aid provided by UNHCR. You can read how your Zakat has made a difference in our annual reports which you can find here.

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Your Zakat can help save the lives of vulnerable forcibly displaced families in Nigeria?

Imagine one day you are forced to flee your home, but out of fear for your life and the lives of your family members. You have no time to pack your belongings. You and your family are left with nothing in search of safety. This is the reality of some 2.9 million Nigerians internally displaced within the country’s borders because of violence and conflict.

Nigerian IDP families are often headed by women alone who can face obstacles when looking for work. Providing them with relief items and livelihoods support helps prevent them from resorting to desperate survival strategies – such as pulling children out of school and child labour.

Do you know...

Your Zakat can help save the lives of vulnerable forcibly displaced families in Nigeria?

Imagine one day you are forced to flee your home, but out of fear for your life and the lives of your family members. You have no time to pack your belongings. You and your family are left with nothing in search of safety. This is the reality of some 2.9 million Nigerians internally displaced within the country’s borders because of violence and conflict.

Nigerian IDP families are often headed by women alone who can face obstacles when looking for work. Providing them with relief items and livelihoods support helps prevent them from resorting to desperate survival strategies – such as pulling children out of school and child labour.

UNHCR: Trusted Zakat Distributor

100% of Your Zakat toNigeria’s Most Vulnerable Families

Trusted Zakat Distributor

100% Zakat Distribution Policy

100% Zakat Distribution Policy

"Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them to increase."

[Al Tawba:103]

Imagine what your gift can do for vulnerable Nigerian families forced to flee their homes because of violence in northern Nigeria.

Step 1

UNHCR Non-Interest Bearing Fundraising Accounts:

Step 2

Families Assisted since 2020 worldwide

People Donated Their Zakat since 2020 worldwide

The Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund is a trusted, compliant, and effective zakat distributor

The Fund does not charge any fees in distributing Zakat

Fatwa

Tabah Foundation | UAE

Fatwa

International Islamic Fiqh Academy | KSA

Fatwa

Muslim World League | KSA

Fatwa

International Shariah Research Academy (ISRA)

Fatwa

Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayya | UAE

Fatwa

Dr Sheikh Ali Gomaa | Egypt

Fatwa

The Fatwa Council of Tareem | Yemen

Fatwa

Senior Scholars’ Council | Morocco

Fatwa

Dar al-Ifta al-Missriyyah | Egypt

The Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund is a trusted, compliant, and effective zakat distributor

Why should I consider internally displaced Nigerians with my Zakat?

Majority of Nigerian IDP families fall under at least 4 of the 8 Zakat categories.

Abna’ al Sabeel

The Stranded Travellers or Wayfarers

al Gharemeen

The Debtors

Al Fuqara’ wal Masakeen

The Poor and the Needy

Why should I consider internally displaced Nigerians with my Zakat?

Majority of Nigerian IDP families fall under at least 4 of the 8 Zakat categories.

UNHCR is following a 100% Zakat distribution policy.

UNHCR’s Refugee and IDP Zakat Fund is subject to rigorous governance, ensuring transparency at every step, from donation to distribution of Zakat.

Do you know...

Your Zakat can help save the lives of vulnerable forcibly displaced families in Nigeria?

Do you know...

Your Zakat can help save the lives of vulnerable forcibly displaced families in Nigeria?

100% of Your Zakat to
Nigeria’s Most Vulnerable Families

Families
Assisted since 2020 worldwide

People Donated Their
Zakat since 2020 worldwide