Zakat Foundation™ is a non-profit organization that has been working tirelessly to provide aid and assistance to those in need around the world. The organization was founded in 2001 by Khalil Demir, and since then, it has grown into a global humanitarian network that operates in over 50 countries.
Over the years, Zakat Foundation™ has established itself as a leading voice in the field of humanitarian work, with a strong emphasis on poverty alleviation, disaster relief, and community development. Here is a timeline of the organization's major milestones and accomplishments:
2001: Zakat Foundation™ is founded by Khalil Demir in Bridgeview, Illinois, with the aim of providing aid and assistance to those in need, regardless of their race, religion, or nationality.
2002: The organization begins its first international aid project in Bosnia, providing aid to those affected by the war.
2003: Zakat Foundation™ establishes a permanent presence in Bosnia, providing long-term assistance to those affected by the war.
2004: The organization begins its first major disaster relief project in response to the Indian Ocean tsunami, providing aid to those affected in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and India.
2005: Zakat Foundation™ responds to Hurricane Katrina by providing aid to those affected in the Gulf Coast region.
2006: The organization establishes a presence in Pakistan, providing aid to those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck the country.
2007: Zakat Foundation™ launches its first community development project in Bangladesh, focusing on education and healthcare.
2008: The organization establishes a presence in Gaza, providing aid to those affected by the ongoing conflict in the region.
2009: Zakat Foundation™ responds to the earthquake that struck Haiti by providing emergency aid and launching a long-term reconstruction project.
2010: The organization expands its work in Africa, launching projects in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.
2011: Zakat Foundation™ responds to the famine in Somalia by providing emergency aid and launching a long-term development project in the region.
2012: The organization establishes a presence in Syria, providing aid to those affected by the ongoing conflict in the region.
2013: Zakat Foundation™ launches a project in Myanmar, providing aid to the Rohingya refugees.
2014: The organization responds to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa by providing aid and launching a long-term recovery project in the region.
2015: Zakat Foundation™ expands its work in Southeast Asia, launching projects in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
2016: The organization establishes a presence in Yemen, providing aid to those affected by the ongoing conflict in the region.
2017: Zakat Foundation™ responds to Hurricane Maria by providing aid to those affected in Puerto Rico.
2018: The organization expands its work in Latin America, launching projects in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
2019: Zakat Foundation™ responds to the Cyclone Idai that struck Mozambique by providing emergency aid and launching a long-term recovery project.
2020: The organization responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing emergency aid and launching long-term recovery projects in several countries.
2021: Zakat Foundation™ celebrates its 20th anniversary, with a renewed commitment to its mission of providing aid and assistance to those in need around the world.
Over the past two decades, Zakat Foundation™ has grown into a global humanitarian network, with a presence in over 50 countries and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Through its projects and programs, the organization has provided aid and assistance to millions of people around the world, helping to alleviate poverty, respond to disasters, and promote community development.
Looking to the future, Zakat Foundation™ remains committed to its mission of providing aid and assistance to those in need, and to building a more just and compassionate world for all.
