Zakat Foundation™ Canada is a registered charity organization that aims to alleviate poverty and support vulnerable communities in Canada and around the world. The organization operates in accordance with Islamic principles of social justice and compassion, and its activities are focused on providing emergency relief, long-term development projects, and education and empowerment programs.
The Zakat Foundation™ Canada Annual Report 2014 highlights the organization's achievements and impact in the previous year. The report provides an overview of the organization's programs, projects, and partnerships, as well as its financial and operational performance.
One of the key achievements of the Zakat Foundation™ Canada in 2014 was its emergency relief efforts in response to the ongoing conflict in Syria. The organization provided humanitarian aid to internally displaced people and refugees in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, including food, water, shelter, medical assistance, and education for children. The Zakat Foundation™ Canada also provided relief aid to victims of natural disasters in Pakistan and the Philippines, and supported the construction of water wells in drought-stricken areas of Ethiopia.
In addition to emergency relief, the Zakat Foundation™ Canada implemented several long-term development projects in 2014. The organization provided vocational training and entrepreneurship support for disadvantaged youth and women in Pakistan, and supported the establishment of a women's health clinic in Sierra Leone. The Zakat Foundation™ Canada also implemented a sustainable agriculture project in Somalia, which aimed to increase food security and livelihoods for local communities.
The Zakat Foundation™ Canada's education and empowerment programs focused on providing access to education and skills training for marginalized communities. The organization provided scholarships for students in Pakistan, supported the establishment of a school for orphans in Indonesia, and provided literacy and numeracy training for women in Somalia.
The Zakat Foundation™ Canada's partnerships with local organizations and community leaders were crucial to its success in 2014. The organization worked closely with local NGOs, mosques, and community centers to ensure that its programs were tailored to the needs and priorities of the communities it served. The Zakat Foundation™ Canada also collaborated with other humanitarian organizations and government agencies to coordinate its emergency relief efforts and share resources and expertise.
The Zakat Foundation™ Canada's financial and operational performance in 2014 was impressive. The organization's total revenue for the year was $3,890,848, of which 94% was spent on program activities. The Zakat Foundation™ Canada's administrative and fundraising costs were only 6% of its total expenses, which is well below the industry average. The organization's fundraising efforts were also successful, with a 28% increase in donations from the previous year.
Overall, the Zakat Foundation™ Canada Annual Report 2014 demonstrates the organization's commitment to providing effective and sustainable solutions to poverty and injustice. The organization's focus on emergency relief, long-term development, and education and empowerment programs is a testament to its holistic approach to humanitarian work. The Zakat Foundation™ Canada's partnerships with local communities and organizations, as well as its sound financial and operational management, ensure that its impact is felt by those who need it most.