During the month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide are reminded to be generous and increase their charitable activities, known as zakat. This sacred time serves not only as an opportunity to realign one’s spiritual focus but also as a chance to contribute to the betterment of the community and the lives of others through acts of charity and kindness. It’s essential to recognize that while many of us are fortunate to have a roof over our heads and a meal for iftar, this isn’t the reality for countless individuals enduring poverty globally or living under the ongoing genocide in Gaza or conflict in Sudan, where starvation is a harsh and ongoing reality.
This period serves as a poignant reminder that even a single act of kindness can have a profound impact, rippling through society and helping one household at a time secure a meal for iftar. In light of this, we’ve compiled a list of charities that you can support during Ramadan, ensuring that your generosity reaches those in need.
Ummah Welfare Trust
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Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity established in 2001. Inspired by the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity, and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering across the world. This is achieved by providing emergency relief, such as food and medical aid, providing clean potable water, establishing medical and rehabilitation clinics, implementing income generation projects, sponsoring orphans and widows, and plenty more.
Head to this link for donations.
One Ummah
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Based in the UK, One Ummah charity is a humanitarian and disaster relief organization where they currently facilitate aid across more than 18 calamity-stricken countries worldwide including Syria, Palestine, Yemen, and Afghanistan. Providing both immediate relief and empowerment projects to alleviate suffering across the world, those who wish to contribute financially can head to this link for donations.
MATW Project
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MATW Project is a distinguished Muslim charity dedicated to supporting those in need within the Islamic community through donations. With a commitment to a 100% donation policy, MATW Project ensures that every penny contributed by donors directly benefits the intended causes, spanning from humanitarian aid to developmental projects. The organization’s transparent and efficient approach in handling donations maximizes the impact on the lives of recipients, establishing MATW Project as a trustworthy platform for fulfilling one’s charitable Islamic duties.
At the moment, MATW is on the ground providing life-saving assistance for displaced families in Palestine and more recently, for Palestinian families seeking refuge in Egypt. They urgently need support to help the people of Palestine survive, and to help refugee families start over.
Head to this link for donations.
One Nation
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One Nation is a UK-based relief and development charity which has continued to support local and international relief projects to help improve lives. The non-profit responds to emergencies in countries where humanitarian support and assistance is required, providing emergency food aid, clean water, medical aid, clothes, shelter, and the development of self-sustainable projects. Additionally, One Nation teams have been working in Gaza since 2014 and are safe on the ground assisting those most in need by providing food packs, bedding, hot meals, medical aid, and emergency aid packs.
Head to this link to donate to their Gaza emergency appeal.
Gaza Kinder Relief
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Gaza Kinder Relief comprises a coalition of dedicated individuals from around the world who are tirelessly working to extend support, facilitate temporary evacuation, and provide vital resources to the injured children of Gaza. The organization’s primary objective is to address the most urgent cases, driven by an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the well-being of those affected by conflict in Gaza.
Head to this link for more information on how you can help.
Road to Freedom
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The non-profit organization with the aim of offering refugees fleeing war-torn countries with immediate aid, including food, clothing, and hygiene kits works hand-in-hand with official NGOs and charities on the ground at borders, in crisis zones, and refugee camps, to ensure that aid is directly provided to men, women, and children in desperate need.
The journey of Road to Freedom began in 2015, and since then, it has evolved into a professional team of volunteers who extensively fundraise each month ahead of their journey to different locations in crisis. Each volunteer effectively distributes aid in a professional and humane manner alongside NGOs and other on-site charities.
Head to their website for more information on how you can help.
Network for Palestine
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A grassroots network of Cairo-based mothers is assisting families who have arrived from Gaza to Egypt in rebuilding their lives. Their main mission is to support these families and individuals, helping them find safety, stability, and peace in Cairo by providing any necessary resources.
Head to their Instagram for more information on how you can help.
