بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
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What We Do

Ten programs, one purpose: to serve the vulnerable for the sake of Allah.

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Copies of the Holy Qur’an distributed to madrasa pupilsA madrasa pupil in front of the I.I.C.O bannerA community da’wah gathering
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Da’wah & Islamic Literature

We spread the message of Islam with wisdom and gentleness, and we distribute copies of the Holy Qur’an and other Islamic literature to madrasas, mosques and families.

  • Distribution of copies of the Holy Qur’an and Islamic books
  • Community da’wah gatherings and lessons
  • Encouraging new Muslims and supporting local imams
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Construction work in progressA completed building structureBuilding materials delivered to site
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Mosque & House Building

A mosque is the heart of a Muslim community, and a safe home is the foundation of a dignified family. We build and rehabilitate mosques and put up shelter for the most vulnerable households.

  • Construction of new mosques in underserved villages
  • Rehabilitation of old or damaged mosques
  • Building homes for widows, orphans and disaster-affected families
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Food packs ready for distribution to familiesMaize flour, cooking oil and essentials for needy householdsBeneficiaries gathered for food distribution
03

Food Distribution

Hunger remains one of the hardest realities for many families in our communities. We distribute food packs of maize flour, rice, sugar, cooking oil and other essentials to households in need.

  • Family food packs for poor and vulnerable households
  • Emergency relief after floods and other disasters
  • Support for orphans, widows and the elderly
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Qurban animals ready for Eid al-AdhaA young beneficiary receives Qurban meatQurban meat prepared for sharing
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Qurban Sacrifices

Every Eid al-Adha we carry out Qurban (Udhiyah) on behalf of our donors according to the Sunnah, and the fresh meat is shared with orphans, widows and needy families who rarely get to eat meat.

  • Healthy animals purchased and sacrificed according to the Sunnah
  • Meat distributed directly to deserving families
  • Sacrifices carried out on behalf of local and international donors
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Children gathered for a community feeding programIftar meals prepared for fasting peopleIftar meal shared with orphans and children
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Ramadan Special Program

During the blessed month of Ramadan we organise iftar meals for fasting people, especially orphans and madrasa children, together with Ramadan food packs and Zakat al-Fitr distribution.

  • Daily and community iftar meals
  • Ramadan food packs for poor families
  • Zakat al-Fitr collection and distribution before Eid
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Widows, elders and children awaiting supportChildren from the community we serveWomen receiving relief items
06

Livelihood Support

We stand with those society often leaves behind. Our livelihood support reaches orphans, widows, sick people and persons with disabilities (PWDs), helping them to live with dignity and to become self-reliant.

  • Support for orphans and widows
  • Care and assistance for sick people
  • Support for persons with disabilities (PWDs)
  • Household income-generating support
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A newly dug well reaching clean waterA child fetching water from an open, unsafe sourceA completed borehole pump
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Water, Hygiene & Sanitation

Many children still fetch water from open, unsafe sources. We dig and construct wells and boreholes and promote good hygiene and sanitation, so that families have clean water close to home.

  • Hand-dug wells and boreholes
  • Hygiene and sanitation awareness
  • Protecting communities from water-borne diseases
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Madrasa children seated for lessonsA grass-thatched madrasa shelter in need of rehabilitationPupils learning in a makeshift classroom
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Madrasa Construction & Rehabilitation

Many children learn under trees or in grass-thatched shelters. We construct and rehabilitate madrasas and classrooms so that children can learn the Qur’an and secular knowledge in a safe, decent space.

  • Construction of new madrasa classrooms
  • Rehabilitation of old learning structures
  • Provision of Qur’ans, mats, books and learning materials
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Cooking meals for the communityWalls rising on the construction sitePreparing food over an open fire
09

Skills & Hands-on Activities

Lasting change comes from earning one’s own living. We support youth and women with practical, hands-on skills that open doors to work and self-employment.

  • Practical skills training for youth and women
  • Hands-on work in construction, catering and crafts
  • Mentoring towards self-employment
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Scholastic materials for needy pupilsPupils receiving scholastic materialsChildren attending madrasa
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Tuition Payment

Education breaks the cycle of poverty. We pay school fees for orphans and children from very poor families, and provide scholastic materials so that no child is left out of school.

  • School fees for orphans and needy pupils
  • Scholastic materials: books, pens, mathematical sets
  • Follow-up on the progress of sponsored children
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وَيُطْعِمُونَ ٱلطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِۦ مِسْكِينًا وَيَتِيمًا وَأَسِيرًا

“And they give food, in spite of their love for it, to the needy, the orphan and the captive.”Qur’an · Surah Al-Insan 76:8

Your sadaqah can change a life today

Feed a family, dig a well, sponsor an orphan’s education or share in our Qurban. Every gift, big or small, reaches the people who need it most.

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