Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria is a non-governmental organization that operates in the field of social welfare and poverty alleviation. The foundation focuses on providing support to the poor and the needy in the society through various programs such as Zakat collection and distribution, orphan care, healthcare services, education, and emergency relief.
The Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria Annual Report 2003 provides an overview of the organization's activities and achievements during the year. The report highlights the foundation's commitment to its mission of improving the lives of the poor and the vulnerable in Nigeria.
Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria collected a total of N89,336,492 in Zakat and other forms of charity in 2003. This amount was distributed to various beneficiaries in the form of cash, food, clothing, and other essentials. The foundation's Zakat distribution program is designed to ensure that Zakat funds are distributed to those who are most in need.
In addition to the Zakat distribution program, the foundation also runs an orphan care program that provides support to orphans and vulnerable children. In 2003, the foundation provided care and support to 568 orphans in various parts of the country. The foundation's orphan care program includes education, healthcare, and other forms of support to ensure that the orphans have a better future.
Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria also provides healthcare services to the poor and the needy. The foundation runs a mobile medical clinic that provides medical care to people in remote and underserved areas. In 2003, the mobile medical clinic treated 6,238 patients, including women and children. The foundation also provided free medication to patients who could not afford to buy their medication.
The foundation's education program provides scholarships to students who are unable to pay for their education. In 2003, the foundation provided scholarships to 329 students in various schools and universities across Nigeria. The foundation's education program is designed to ensure that every child has access to education, regardless of their financial background.
Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria also provides emergency relief to people affected by natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and other crises. In 2003, the foundation provided emergency relief to people affected by the flood in Kebbi state. The foundation distributed food, clothing, and other essential items to the affected families.
The Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria Annual Report 2003 highlights the organization's commitment to improving the lives of the poor and the vulnerable in Nigeria. The foundation's Zakat distribution program, orphan care program, healthcare services, education program, and emergency relief efforts have had a positive impact on the lives of many people in Nigeria.
The foundation's efforts have also received recognition from various organizations and institutions. In 2003, the foundation received the International Zakat Organization Award for its outstanding work in the field of Zakat collection and distribution.
In conclusion, Zakat Foundation™ Nigeria's Annual Report 2003 provides a comprehensive overview of the organization's activities and achievements during the year. The foundation's commitment to its mission of improving the lives of the poor and the vulnerable in Nigeria is reflected in its various programs and initiatives. The foundation's efforts have had a positive impact on the lives of many people in Nigeria, and it continues to work towards making a difference in the lives of the less privileged.