Zakat Foundation of America

We are a humanitarian, 501 (c)(3) non-profit charity organization dedicated to empowering lives and bringing social change:

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Every humanitarian leader has a story.

Hear Dr. Lawan Bello share how his journey with ZFI has shaped his leadership and commitment to serving others.

Special thanks to @ZakatUS for making these opportunities possible.

Learn more: https://t.co/xrzRxJyYkF

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The 3rd Annual Turkish Festival brought together thousands of visitors in Illinois to celebrate Turkish culture, heritage, cuisine and arts
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Chicago Türk Festivali, bu yıl 15 binden fazla ziyaretçiyi ağırlayarak katılım rekoruyla tamamlandı.

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In Gaza, childhood looks nothing like it should. Children are navigating loss, hunger, and fear on a daily basis - carrying emotional weight that most adults would struggle under.

Through Zakat Foundation of America's Orphan Care Program, children in Gaza receive food, stability, and consistent care that gives them something to hold onto when everything else has been taken away.

Give your heartfelt charity to them at https://t.co/Rwq5BA809D 

#GazaRelief #OrphanCare #StandWithChildren #EmergencyRelief #ZakatFoundationAmerica

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When a child stays in school despite hardship, something powerful happens - not just for them, but for their families too.

Through Zakat Foundation of America, education programs provide learning materials, classroom access, and the steady support that keeps students showing up even when life makes it easier to stop.

One child who stays in school today becomes the person who lifts their family's future: https://t.co/xK9oZVcUPw 

#EducationForAll #EmpowerThroughEducation #FutureLeaders #ZakatFoundationAmerica #HopeThroughLearning

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Hunger doesn't make headlines - but it's there every morning when a parent opens the cupboard and counts what's left. It's there every evening when a mother decides who eats and who doesn't.

Through the 1kg a Day Club with Zakat Foundation of America, $30 a month helps provide 30kg of rice to families facing food insecurity every single month.

Feed Them Today: https://t.co/nsdmg14q6A 

#RiceClub #EndHunger #FoodSecurity #ZakatFoundationAmerica #GiveMonthly #HopeStartsHere

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Pakistan TV: Zakat Foundation of America welcomes Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Mr. Syed Imran Ahmad Shah

Executive Director Halil Demir and several key members of our staff were honored to welcome Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Mr. Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, to our headquarters in #Chicago yesterday. The Federal Minister was briefed on Zakat Foundation of America’s humanitarian projects in #Pakistan and around the world, and took part in discussions to further collaborations inside the country.

The Federal Minister will also represent Pakistan at our sponsored two-day Turkish Festival in Chicago on August 1-2, where he will speak at a session titled “Poverty: A Global Threat,” highlighting Pakistan’s poverty reduction strategy, the government’s programs for social safety, and the Ministry’s efforts to uplift vulnerable communities. He will also participate in a session on the life and teachings of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, where he will speak on Rumi’s universal message of peace and highlight Pakistan and Türkiye’s shared spiritual and cultural heritage. (Video credit: Pakistan TV)

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Mark your calendars: the 3rd Annual Turkish Festival takes over the Tinley Park Convention Center on August 1–2, 2026, and Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA) is proud to return as this year's Executive Sponsor! Click to read more about the Festival and about our ongoing #humanitarian work in Türkiye: https://t.co/N4AtTjNDjK

#Zakat #ZakatFoundationofAmerica #Chicago #TurkishFestival

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Our #Illinois team has began their rice distributions across the state with their first in Rantoul! They provided rice, vegetables, canned foods and hygiene kits for several families, and had the opportunity to tell them about the services available for them at our Harvey Social Services Center in #Chicago. We’re so grateful for their hard work for their community, and for you for keeping this work alive through your #charity!
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In response to ongoing overcrowding, infrastructure collapses, blockades and a new chickenpox outbreak, our Gaza team is continuing to bring #medical and #dental care via their mobile clinic. Through providing pediatric consultations, screenings and relief directly to affected displaced children and orphans, they’re ensuring even their youngest patients receive the care they need. Help us continue rushing this increasingly urgent support directly inside Gaza by clicking: https://t.co/Zh75FtuXvB
#Zakat #ZakatFoundationofAmerica

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Turkish American community’s decades of cultural, humanitarian and civic contributions are being recognized through Turkish Heritage Month proclamations in Chicago and Maryland
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Voices of ZFI | Alumni Stories featuring Amina Ali Abu Bakar

Hear how ZFI helped shape Amina Ali Abu Bakar's humanitarian leadership journey. Special thanks to @ZakatUS for making opportunities like these possible.

https://t.co/xrzRxJzwad
#HumanitarianLeadership #AlumniStories

[Tkiyet Um Ali @TkiyetUmAli]

بتكامل الرؤى وتوحيد الجهود الإنسانية، وقعت @TkiyetUmAli مذكرة تعاون استراتيجية مع جمعية مؤسسة الزكاة الأمريكية @ZakatUS، لتنسيق العمل الميداني وتبادل الخبرات المؤسسية

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Elevating impact through unity! @TkiyetUmAli signed a strategic MoU with @ZakatUS to streamline field operations & exchange expertise

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Thank you to our speakers, attendees, and @ZakatUS, for making our webinar on The Humanitarian Reset Agenda and Muslim Philanthropy a success.

Together, we're shaping the future of humanitarian action.

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#HumanitarianLeadership #MuslimPhilanthropy

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As part of Zakat Foundation of America's One Million Kilos of Rice Initiative, we distributed 5 containers with 125,000kg of #rice to 10+ locations across The Gambia, including at schools, hospitals, orphanages, the Gambia Red Cross, and community institutions. Your #charity is feeding hundreds across the country, and we’re so grateful for our team in West Africa for making this incredible undertaking possible! 
#Zakat #ZakatFoundationofAmerica

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Today we were honored to receive the official designation of Turkish Heritage Month by the @cookcountygov Board of Commissioners in #Chicago! Executive Director @HalilDemirZFA was grateful to celebrate the designation by the Board of August as Turkish Heritage Month by our beloved city, and the recognition of Zakat Foundation of America’s 25 years of humanitarian work by Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar. We were also pleased to invite Commissioner Aguilar, along with President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller and Cook County Commissioner Alma E. Anaya personally to our upcoming 3rd Annual Turkish Festival. We’re so grateful for their support in helping us bring the vibrancy of #Turkish culture directly to you here in the United States.
#USA #Illinois #TurkishFestival #TurkishHeritageMonth

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Student Spotlight | Wahyu Ramdhani

As a ZFI Fellow from Indonesia, Wahyu's journey reflects the impact of quality education made possible through the support of @ZakatUS

Learn more: https://t.co/xrzRxJzwad
#HumanitarianLeadership #Indonesia #Education #Scholarship #Philanthropy

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In Gaza, hunger isn't a risk - it's the daily reality for families living through a crisis no-one should have to face.

Zakat Foundation of America is on the ground, operating soup kitchens serving thousands of meals and distributing food parcels to households struggling to keep going.

Every day, family eats a hot meal because of your compassion.

Give for Gaza at https://t.co/iYdp36sFuC

#GazaEmergency #ZakatFoundation #FoodForGaza #HumanitarianAid

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Last week, our #Illinois team distributed #fresh mangos, pineapple, raspberries, potatoes, spaghetti, ravioli, hygiene kits, and much, much more to their neighbors in need across the north, south, east, and southwest of the state. Your #charity is what makes this happen, and we’re so grateful for you helping us deliver relief right here in the #USA, and to our dedicated staff, partners, and volunteers who give to those who need it most with open hands and hearts.
#Zakat #ZakatFoundationofAmerica