Zakat Foundation of America Launches 10,000 Orphan Campaign to Empower Orphans

CHICAGO, IL — Zakat Foundation of America has launched an ambitious global initiative to sponsor a total of 10,000 orphaned children by December 31, 2025, as part of its growing commitment to protect the most vulnerable and uphold their right to a future filled with hope and opportunity.

The campaign launched on September 15, 2025, with 6,000 orphans already sponsored. In the first few weeks, supporters helped bring that number to over 6,500 across 19 countries. With an estimated 150 million orphans worldwide, Zakat Foundation of America has spent the past two decades working to close this critical gap in care and support.

These children, many of whom have lost one or both parents or live in extreme vulnerability due to absent, incapacitated, or missing caregivers from war, disaster, or poverty, face overwhelming challenges, including malnutrition, lack of access to education, and psychological trauma.

Each child is carefully vetted through a local verification process, in partnership with trusted community leaders and organizations, to ensure the integrity and accuracy of every sponsorship. From refugee camps in Türkiye and Palestine to rural villages in East Africa, the need is both widespread and deeply personal.

With a goal of reaching 10,000 total sponsored orphans by the end of 2025, Zakat Foundation of America is scaling its efforts, mobilizing donors, and expanding its Orphan Care Program to meet the growing demand.

The Orphan Care Program goes far beyond providing financial assistance. It delivers comprehensive, compassionate support, including food, clothing, education, healthcare, and emotional well-being, through a community-based model that prioritizes stability, local guardianship, and long-term empowerment.

This campaign is rooted in Zakat Foundation of America’s mission and is directly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly: SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4 – Quality Education, and SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities.

By supporting orphaned children with a holistic care model, Zakat Foundation of America addresses systemic barriers to growth and self-reliance while creating pathways to education, improved health, and long-term opportunity.

The Orphan Care Program currently operates in 19 countries, including Ghana, Palestine, Syria, Türkiye, Kenya, and Pakistan, adapting to each community’s cultural and social needs, and ensuring care is locally led and personally meaningful.

With more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian relief and sustainable development, Zakat Foundation of America has become a trusted name in transparent, people-first giving. The Orphan Care Program is one of its fastest growing initiatives, empowering generous donors to build futures, not just fund aid.

How to Get Involved

Sponsoring an orphan through Zakat Foundation of America costs just $50/month and provides life-changing, personal support. Donors receive updates about their sponsored child and become part of a journey that brings lasting change.

To sponsor a child today, visit ZAKAT.org/orphan or call 1-888-ZAKAT-US.