Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria is a non-governmental organization that was established with the aim of alleviating poverty, hunger and promoting sustainable development among the less privileged in the Nigerian society. The organization is focused on providing humanitarian and developmental assistance to vulnerable groups such as orphans, widows, the disabled, the elderly, and the poor.
The organization has been able to achieve its objectives through the collection and distribution of Zakat, which is a religious obligation that requires Muslims to give a percentage of their wealth to support those in need. The Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria has been instrumental in collecting and distributing Zakat across Nigeria, and their efforts are reflected in their annual report for 2019.
The 2019 Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria annual report highlights the activities of the organization over the course of the year, including the number of beneficiaries reached, the amount of Zakat collected and distributed, and the impact of the organization's programs on the lives of those in need.
The report indicates that in 2019, the Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria was able to collect and distribute over N307,000,000 in Zakat to beneficiaries across Nigeria. This amount represents a significant increase from the previous year, reflecting the growing support for the organization and its programs.
In terms of the number of beneficiaries reached, the report indicates that over 600,000 people were provided with assistance through the Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria's programs in 2019. This includes providing food aid, healthcare services, educational support, and other forms of assistance to those in need.
The organization's programs were implemented in various parts of the country, including in states such as Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Borno, and Lagos. In these states, the organization was able to provide a range of services, including the construction of boreholes to provide access to clean water, the provision of school uniforms and supplies for children in need, and the distribution of food and other essentials to those affected by natural disasters and other emergencies.
The Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria also provided assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in various parts of the country. This included the provision of food and shelter, as well as healthcare services and educational support. The organization's efforts in this area were particularly crucial, given the ongoing security challenges facing Nigeria and the displacement of thousands of people from their homes.
In addition to its humanitarian programs, the Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria also implemented a number of developmental projects in 2019. These projects were aimed at promoting sustainable development and economic empowerment among vulnerable groups. Examples of such projects include the provision of microfinance loans to women entrepreneurs, the establishment of vocational training centers for youth, and the provision of farming inputs and equipment to farmers in rural communities.
The impact of the Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria's programs in 2019 was significant, with many beneficiaries reporting improvements in their lives as a result of the organization's assistance. For example, many families were able to access healthcare services that they would not have been able to afford otherwise, while others were able to send their children to school thanks to the organization's educational support programs.
Overall, the 2019 Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria annual report highlights the organization's commitment to alleviating poverty and promoting sustainable development among vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Through its various programs and initiatives, the organization was able to provide much-needed assistance to thousands of people across the country, and the impact of its efforts was clearly visible in the lives of those it served. The report serves as a testament to the importance of Zakat as a means of supporting those in need and promoting social justice and equity in society.
