Helping Families Through Difficult Times
Financial hardship can affect anyone.
A job loss, illness, relationship breakdown or unexpected expense can quickly leave a family struggling to cover the basics. For many, asking for help is one of the hardest things they’ll ever do.
Through the New Zealand Zakat Foundation, your Zakat and Sadaqah provide timely support to Muslims experiencing genuine financial hardship, helping them regain stability while preserving their dignity.
What We Support
Financial assistance may include:
- Rent and emergency accommodation
- Electricity, gas and other essential household bills
- Groceries and everyday living expenses
- Medical costs and essential transport
- Other urgent needs assessed on a case-by-case basis
Every application is carefully assessed to ensure support reaches those who need it most.
Who We Help
The Financial Hardship Fund supports a wide range of people across Aotearoa, including:
- Families experiencing unexpected financial crisis
- New Muslims without family support
- Widows and single parents
- Individuals unable to meet basic living costs
- People rebuilding after illness, unemployment or other hardship
Where appropriate, applicants may also be referred to one of our specialised programs, including Debt Relief, Convert Care, Domestic Violence Support or Scholarships.
Why It Matters
Financial hardship is about more than money.
It affects health, relationships and peace of mind. A small amount of support at the right time can prevent a family from falling further into crisis and provide the stability they need to move forward.
This is the purpose of Zakat: to relieve hardship, preserve dignity and strengthen our community.
Help Someone Get Back on Their Feet
Your generosity provides practical support when it’s needed most.
By giving to the Financial Hardship Fund, you’re helping families navigate difficult seasons with hope, dignity and the knowledge that their community stands beside them.
Give today and help restore stability to a family in need.
