Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria Annual Report 2015: A Reflection of Impactful Humanitarian Services
Introduction
The Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria is a non-governmental organization that is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the less privileged in Nigeria. Established in 2007, the Foundation has been able to reach out to thousands of individuals and families across the country, irrespective of religion, race or ethnicity. Its annual report for 2015 provides a comprehensive review of the activities and achievements of the Foundation during the year.
Overview of the Report
The report provides a detailed account of the Foundation's humanitarian services during the year. It highlights the projects that were executed, the beneficiaries, and the impact of the services. The report also gives a breakdown of the income and expenditure of the Foundation, as well as its partnerships and collaborations.
Projects Executed
The Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria executed several projects in 2015, covering various aspects of humanitarian aid. These projects included the provision of food and shelter to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North-East, the establishment of an orphanage in Kogi State, and the provision of healthcare services to rural communities.
The Foundation also provided vocational training to women and youth in Lagos State, as well as financial support to small-scale entrepreneurs across the country. In addition, the Foundation provided scholarships to indigent students, and distributed Ramadan food packs to families across the country.
Beneficiaries
The projects executed by the Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria in 2015 impacted a significant number of individuals and families across the country. For instance, the Foundation provided food and shelter to over 25,000 IDPs in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. The Foundation also provided healthcare services to over 10,000 individuals in rural communities, as well as financial support to over 500 small-scale entrepreneurs.
The Foundation's orphanage in Kogi State provided accommodation, food, education, and healthcare to over 100 orphans during the year. The Foundation's scholarship program also supported over 500 students, while its Ramadan food pack distribution program reached over 10,000 families across the country.
Impact
The humanitarian services provided by the Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria in 2015 had a significant impact on the beneficiaries. For instance, the provision of food and shelter to IDPs in the North-East helped to alleviate their suffering and provided a measure of comfort to those who had lost everything to the insurgency.
The establishment of the orphanage in Kogi State provided a safe haven for orphans, and gave them access to education and healthcare. The Foundation's healthcare services in rural communities helped to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases, while its vocational training and financial support programs helped to alleviate poverty and create opportunities for economic empowerment.
Income and Expenditure
The Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria's income and expenditure for 2015 is outlined in the report. The Foundation's income was sourced from donations and grants, and totaled over N260 million. The Foundation's expenditure, which was focused on humanitarian services, totaled over N220 million. The Foundation's financial records were audited by an external auditor, and found to be in compliance with accounting standards.
Partnerships and Collaborations
The Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria collaborated with several organizations in 2015, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations. These partnerships helped to enhance the Foundation's capacity to deliver humanitarian services, and also helped to strengthen the Foundation's impact across the country.
Conclusion
The Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria's 2015 annual report provides a detailed account of the Foundation's humanitarian services, and demonstrates the impact of these services on the less privileged in Nigeria. The report highlights the Foundation's commitment to alleviating poverty, providing education, healthcare and shelter to those in