Orphan Aid

Give hope, protect futures.

Across many countries, countless children have lost parents, security, or both. Being an orphan doesn’t just mean lacking a family support system — it often means being deprived of the basic essentials: food, education, shelter, health care, dignity.

In partnership with MAA International, the NZ Zakat Foundation is proud to support a General Orphan Aid Fund — enabling you to provide life-changing support to orphaned children around the world without committing to a long-term sponsorship. Your donation makes a difference where it’s most required, regardless of the child’s location or program structure.


What We Support

Your Zakat and Sadaqah help fund:

  • Nutritious meals so no child goes hungry
  • School fees, books and learning materials so children can dream and act
  • Medical and health care to protect vulnerable young lives
  • Clothing, safe shelter and essential items so children live with dignity
  • Social, emotional and community-care support so children can heal and thrive

Why This Matters

Caring for orphans is a cornerstone of Islamic ethics. The Prophet ﷺ said:

“I and the one who cares for an orphan will be together like this in Paradise.”
By supporting orphans generally – not bound by long-term contracts – you channel mercy and compassion where it is most immediately needed and maintain flexibility for urgent, changing needs.

Your donation isn’t just aid — it’s a message to a child: you are seen, you are valued, you have a future.


How It Works

  • Donations can be one-off or recurring, and any amount is welcome.
  • We partner with MAA International’s established networks across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, ensuring funds reach trusted programmes.
  • All giving is aligned with Zakat eligibility and Sadaqah principles, with accountability, transparency and respect for the children and communities served.
  • Impact reports and updates help you see how your generosity becomes meaningful change.

Be the Change

When you give to our General Orphan Aid programme, you’re contributing to a legacy of mercy — one that uplifts generations, not just individuals.

Donate today. Offer hope. Restore dignity. Make a lasting difference.

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