Zakat Foundation of America
@zakatus.bsky.social
We change the world by channeling the spirit of zakat into a global vision for giving 🌎 We are a humanitarian, 501 (c)(3) non-profit charity: www.zakat.org
Just like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we believe in the power of putting our #compassion to work for our neighbors and communities through dedicated #service.
See how you can keep his dream alive by #volunteering during our #MLKServiceWeek: bit.ly/47qH57P
(Image credit: AFRO File Photo)
See how you can keep his dream alive by #volunteering during our #MLKServiceWeek: bit.ly/47qH57P
(Image credit: AFRO File Photo)
January 19, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Just like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we believe in the power of putting our #compassion to work for our neighbors and communities through dedicated #service.
See how you can keep his dream alive by #volunteering during our #MLKServiceWeek: bit.ly/47qH57P
(Image credit: AFRO File Photo)
See how you can keep his dream alive by #volunteering during our #MLKServiceWeek: bit.ly/47qH57P
(Image credit: AFRO File Photo)
We’ve been busy filming an exciting #documentary in #Chicago about our Executive Director, Mr. Halil Demir, and our work here at Zakat Foundation of America. Stay tuned for more as we prepare to show you a glimpse of our very special story!
#Zakat #ZakatFoundationofAmerica
#Zakat #ZakatFoundationofAmerica
January 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM
We’ve been busy filming an exciting #documentary in #Chicago about our Executive Director, Mr. Halil Demir, and our work here at Zakat Foundation of America. Stay tuned for more as we prepare to show you a glimpse of our very special story!
#Zakat #ZakatFoundationofAmerica
#Zakat #ZakatFoundationofAmerica
Today, Executive Director Halil Demir joined our #Chicago team on the ground in bringing food and clothing to families in need at our Social Services Center in #Harvey! We’re always grateful for the chance to serve our local #communities with critical essentials.
January 10, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Today, Executive Director Halil Demir joined our #Chicago team on the ground in bringing food and clothing to families in need at our Social Services Center in #Harvey! We’re always grateful for the chance to serve our local #communities with critical essentials.
We’re grateful to have spent 3 full, extremely enjoyable days with you at #MASICNA this past weekend. Your presence brought smiles to us and hope to all those you helped with your charity for Gaza and Sudan emergency aid and orphans around the world. Thank you for all your amazing support!
December 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We’re grateful to have spent 3 full, extremely enjoyable days with you at #MASICNA this past weekend. Your presence brought smiles to us and hope to all those you helped with your charity for Gaza and Sudan emergency aid and orphans around the world. Thank you for all your amazing support!
We loved sharing yet another day with you at #MASICNA! From helping benefit those in dire need in Gaza and Sudan, to sponsoring #orphans and more, you graced us with your heartfelt support. Today’s our very last day at the #convention and we’ll be here from you once again from 10:00am-10:00pm CST!
December 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We loved sharing yet another day with you at #MASICNA! From helping benefit those in dire need in Gaza and Sudan, to sponsoring #orphans and more, you graced us with your heartfelt support. Today’s our very last day at the #convention and we’ll be here from you once again from 10:00am-10:00pm CST!
Day 1 at #MASICNA was filled with fun, friends and togetherness for a good cause. We loved starting our weekend with you and showing you how your #charity can make an impact for Gaza & Sudan emergency relief and our #orphansponsorship program. Stay tuned for more updates!
December 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Day 1 at #MASICNA was filled with fun, friends and togetherness for a good cause. We loved starting our weekend with you and showing you how your #charity can make an impact for Gaza & Sudan emergency relief and our #orphansponsorship program. Stay tuned for more updates!
We're honored to have our Exec. Dir., Mr. Khalil Demir, recognized this coming Tues., 12/9, at the Arabian Best of Best Awards, hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce. At the event, the Chamber will present #awards to 12 Arab American and non-Arab community leaders and elected officials.
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We're honored to have our Exec. Dir., Mr. Khalil Demir, recognized this coming Tues., 12/9, at the Arabian Best of Best Awards, hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce. At the event, the Chamber will present #awards to 12 Arab American and non-Arab community leaders and elected officials.
Looking to enjoy the richness of #Turkish culture in #Chicago? This entire weekend, we're bringing the #IstanbulBazaar to you! Come enjoy a variety of handcrafted gifts, authentic desserts, & tea at a family-friendly event! All sales made will support our #humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza.
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Looking to enjoy the richness of #Turkish culture in #Chicago? This entire weekend, we're bringing the #IstanbulBazaar to you! Come enjoy a variety of handcrafted gifts, authentic desserts, & tea at a family-friendly event! All sales made will support our #humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza.
We're extremely grateful & excited to announce we've received the prestigious 2025 GIFA Championship Award from Cambridge IFA for Zakat Collection & Distribution! This award recognizes our contributions in advancing the practice of #zakat as a transformative force in humanitarian relief efforts.
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We're extremely grateful & excited to announce we've received the prestigious 2025 GIFA Championship Award from Cambridge IFA for Zakat Collection & Distribution! This award recognizes our contributions in advancing the practice of #zakat as a transformative force in humanitarian relief efforts.
Our Pakistan team is still rushing relief to help victims of severe monsoons, after these climate disasters affected the lives of over 6M+. You can be the reason why someone can have stability again! $35 gives a hygiene/medical kit, and $50 gives a food pack for 5. Donate via link in bio.
October 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Our Pakistan team is still rushing relief to help victims of severe monsoons, after these climate disasters affected the lives of over 6M+. You can be the reason why someone can have stability again! $35 gives a hygiene/medical kit, and $50 gives a food pack for 5. Donate via link in bio.
It has been two years since the crisis in Gaza escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe. But together, we’ve served hot meals, sheltered families, delivered medicine, and supported children who dream of a better future daily since October 7th, 2023. To see your full, 2-year impact, visit our bio.
October 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It has been two years since the crisis in Gaza escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe. But together, we’ve served hot meals, sheltered families, delivered medicine, and supported children who dream of a better future daily since October 7th, 2023. To see your full, 2-year impact, visit our bio.
The people of southeastern Afghanistan suffered tremendously in the August 31st earthquake, but your charity was there to help! View your impact from the first week of aid and learn more about what we’ve been doing to continue rushing them help via our website.
October 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The people of southeastern Afghanistan suffered tremendously in the August 31st earthquake, but your charity was there to help! View your impact from the first week of aid and learn more about what we’ve been doing to continue rushing them help via our website.
Your support has helped over 33K people in Pakistan receive critical humanitarian aid during the first two weeks of the monsoon floods emergency! View our report on our impact and what we’re continuing to do on our website. Thank you so much for your inspiring generosity!
September 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Your support has helped over 33K people in Pakistan receive critical humanitarian aid during the first two weeks of the monsoon floods emergency! View our report on our impact and what we’re continuing to do on our website. Thank you so much for your inspiring generosity!
Pakistan Flood victims are still recovering from flooding and severe rains that have affect 4M+ in the country. Our reps are dedicated to ensuring your charity reaches those in most need directly. Act now by giving $35 for a hygiene/medical kit, or feeding 5 people for $50. Click bio.
September 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Pakistan Flood victims are still recovering from flooding and severe rains that have affect 4M+ in the country. Our reps are dedicated to ensuring your charity reaches those in most need directly. Act now by giving $35 for a hygiene/medical kit, or feeding 5 people for $50. Click bio.
We’re proud to welcome Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the incredible examples of compassion, community service & positivity shown by our Hispanic reps, volunteers & staff. Thank you for your dedication & years of hard work! See what they do on our Where We Work page on our website in bio.
September 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We’re proud to welcome Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the incredible examples of compassion, community service & positivity shown by our Hispanic reps, volunteers & staff. Thank you for your dedication & years of hard work! See what they do on our Where We Work page on our website in bio.
Your charity continues to reach Gaza daily, with an incredible 145K+ beneficiaries receiving crucial aid like hot meals, clean water and healthcare assistance this past August. Thank you so much for your heartfelt generosity in bringing Gaza’s people the relief they need!
September 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Your charity continues to reach Gaza daily, with an incredible 145K+ beneficiaries receiving crucial aid like hot meals, clean water and healthcare assistance this past August. Thank you so much for your heartfelt generosity in bringing Gaza’s people the relief they need!
Your donations for Pakistan Floods survivors is reaching their hands directly - with our diligent reps giving food, medical aid and shelter to families and individuals in need. Help us continue this urgent work - $35 gives a hygiene/medical kit, and $50 feeds 5. Send critical aid now via bio.
September 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Your donations for Pakistan Floods survivors is reaching their hands directly - with our diligent reps giving food, medical aid and shelter to families and individuals in need. Help us continue this urgent work - $35 gives a hygiene/medical kit, and $50 feeds 5. Send critical aid now via bio.
Our Afghanistan team is still delivering emergency aid to surviving families, while coordinating with authorities to access the hardest-hit areas. Help save lives in the aftermath of this deadly earthquake. Give a food pack for 5 people for $50, or a hygiene/medical kit for $35 through our bio.
September 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Our Afghanistan team is still delivering emergency aid to surviving families, while coordinating with authorities to access the hardest-hit areas. Help save lives in the aftermath of this deadly earthquake. Give a food pack for 5 people for $50, or a hygiene/medical kit for $35 through our bio.
Your gift can change a child’s life! When you sponsor an orphan with us, you can be the reason their lives become filled with safety and love. Help us reach our goal of sponsoring 10,000 of them with your gift of $50/month through our bio.
September 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Your gift can change a child’s life! When you sponsor an orphan with us, you can be the reason their lives become filled with safety and love. Help us reach our goal of sponsoring 10,000 of them with your gift of $50/month through our bio.
Our relief for Pakistan flood survivors is still ongoing, with our ground team delivering emergency food, medical aid & shelter. Just $35 gives a hygiene/medical kit, and $50 feeds 5. Act now for them by clicking our bio.
September 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our relief for Pakistan flood survivors is still ongoing, with our ground team delivering emergency food, medical aid & shelter. Just $35 gives a hygiene/medical kit, and $50 feeds 5. Act now for them by clicking our bio.
Our #Afghanistan team is swiftly providing #emergency food, shelter and medical relief for survivors of the massive #earthquake that has impacted an estimated 12K+ across mountain villages since this past weekend. Help Afghanistan Earthquake Survivors today. Click bio to give.
September 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our #Afghanistan team is swiftly providing #emergency food, shelter and medical relief for survivors of the massive #earthquake that has impacted an estimated 12K+ across mountain villages since this past weekend. Help Afghanistan Earthquake Survivors today. Click bio to give.
A deadly #earthquake has torn through remote #Afghan villages. Over 12,000 people are believed to be affected. Our #team is already on the move, bringing food, shelter, and emergency medical support to survivors. Act now by donating through our bio.
September 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A deadly #earthquake has torn through remote #Afghan villages. Over 12,000 people are believed to be affected. Our #team is already on the move, bringing food, shelter, and emergency medical support to survivors. Act now by donating through our bio.
Our emergency response in Pakistan continues to serve flood survivors with crucial aid! Help us support them in their time of greatest need with $35 for a hygiene/medical kit or $50 for a food pack that feeds 5 people. Be their hope today with link in bio.
August 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Our emergency response in Pakistan continues to serve flood survivors with crucial aid! Help us support them in their time of greatest need with $35 for a hygiene/medical kit or $50 for a food pack that feeds 5 people. Be their hope today with link in bio.
For us, empowering women means always striving to provide opportunities for them to improve their skill sets, provide for themselves and their loved ones and create the impact they desire to make in the world. This Women’s Equality Day, join us in providing more resources for them. Click bio.
August 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
For us, empowering women means always striving to provide opportunities for them to improve their skill sets, provide for themselves and their loved ones and create the impact they desire to make in the world. This Women’s Equality Day, join us in providing more resources for them. Click bio.
Our hard-working teams in Pakistan are continuously rushing relief to monsoon flood victims, including food packs & support for restoring income-generating activities. Just $35 gives someone in need a hygiene + medical kit, & $200 feeds 20 people. Relieve their urgent burdens today by clicking bio.
August 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Our hard-working teams in Pakistan are continuously rushing relief to monsoon flood victims, including food packs & support for restoring income-generating activities. Just $35 gives someone in need a hygiene + medical kit, & $200 feeds 20 people. Relieve their urgent burdens today by clicking bio.