The evolving volatile situation in Afghanistan is resulting in a large-scale internal displacement of families seeking safety and security. Since the beginning of 2021, more than half a million individuals were reported to have been displaced, a number that continues to rise daily.
UNHCR and partners remain operational and committed to delivering critical and urgent assistance to internally displaced families.
Zakat contributions will help UNHCR and partners in providing the necessary assistance such as shelter, food, healthcare, sanitation, and other relief items.
“Thousands of displaced families have been impacted by the recent developments in Afghanistan and rely on humanitarian aid for their survival. This crucial expansion allows donors to fulfill their humanitarian duties by directing their Zakat and Sadaqah donations, to help displaced Afghan families secure their most urgent needs,” said Khaled Khalifa, UNHCR senior advisor on Islamic Philanthropy and Representative in the Gulf Co-operation Council Area.
UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund is fully Sharia-compliant and is backed by 10 fatwas from leading scholars and institutions, such as Al Azhar Islamic Research Academy, the Muslim World League, and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy.
The Fund is subject to strict governance, ensuring the utmost transparency at every step, from donation to provision of assistance, without any deduction.
