Your generous Zakat will give families a chance to survive, recover and rebuild from crisis. With increased economic hardship, Zakat helps people meet their most essential needs in countries like Afghanistan, Syria, Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt), Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, and beyond.
The IRC’s Zakat Fund is a credible, compliant, and impactful way to dedicate your Zakat to support families with necessities like cash, food, water, shelter, medicine, and learning materials.
100% of your Zakat goes to supporting families struggling to afford basic needs and find safety and stability. We are supported by fatwas from respected scholars and institutions worldwide. You can read the fatwa here.
How do beneficiaries receive your Zakat?
Your Zakat will be provided directly to beneficiaries—either as cash or in the form of goods, ensuring full compliance with Zakat guidelines.
How will we govern your Zakat donation?
Your Zakat will be managed with robust oversight and transparency at every stage, ensuring that your contributions make a real difference. Key elements include:
- Management & Accountability: All funds will be held in a dedicated, interest-free bank account.
- Traceability: Every donation will be strictly allocated to Zakat-compliant activities in countries with urgent humanitarian needs.
- Transparency: We will ensure accurate reporting to our partners, outlining how and where funds are used.
- Fatwas Endorsement: We have engaged respected scholars and institutions worldwide. IRC is now confirmed as an eligible recipient of Zakat contributions. You can read the fatwa here.
- Infrastructure: We will adhere to a 100% Zakat-distribution policy, and contributions will be disbursed to eligible beneficiaries within one year of receipt.
- Monitoring and Evaluation:An expert team will conduct internal compliance reviews with a third-party audit.
- Innovation:We are a sector leader in cost efficiency and program effectiveness; we have completed 400+ cost-efficiency analyses and will help ensure every dollar of your Zakat is spent based on evidence.
Dedicate your Zakat to Help Families In Crisis
Your generous Zakat will give families a chance to survive, recover and rebuild from crisis. With increased economic hardship, Zakat helps people meet their most essential needs in countries like Afghanistan, Syria, Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt), Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, and beyond.
The IRC’s Zakat Fund is a credible, compliant, and impactful way to dedicate your Zakat to support families with necessities like cash, food, water, shelter, medicine, and learning materials.
100% of your Zakat goes to supporting families struggling to afford basic needs and find safety and stability. We are supported by fatwas from respected scholars and institutions worldwide. You can read the fatwa here.
