Widows Handmade Shop The Zahra Trust provides widows with the ability to support their families by creating a variety of handmade products. On July 8th, in Najaf, a small shop was opened to showcase and sell these products. They included embroidered prayer mats, hijabs, hair bands, jewelry, plaques, and much more. The sales of these…
About two weeks ago, there was a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan that killed 1,000 people and injured 1,500 more. The natural disaster left hundreds of men, women, and children who were already impoverished, injured, and without proper shelter. We reached out to you, our trusted donors, for help, and you all delivered. Alhumdulillah, we…
Last week, there was a devastating earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan, which killed over 1,000 people and injured over 1,500. Alḥamdulillāh, our local team is on the ground providing emergency aid and working hard to help those affected by the natural disaster. However, we need YOUR help. Your generous donations are needed now more than ever…
Celebration of the birth of Lady Fatima Masuma held in Afghanistan for young children As we begin the month of June, we look forward to working with you, our generous donors, to continue helping needy people around the world! In honor and celebration of the birth of Lady Fatima Masuma, The Zahra Trust team in…
Distribution of fresh meals to needy families in Yemen As the Holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, the Zahra Trust continues its mission to help those in need. Thanks to your generous support, we were able to prepare and distribute fresh meals to needy families in Yemen. Take a look at the photos…
Share the joy: gift a smile! Eid is one of the greatest times of the year. Celebrating with loved ones, opening gifts and eating together with smiles all around, are small things that we take for granted. This Eid, gift a smile to the kids who aren’t able to enjoy this day properly. For $30…
Eid, an auspicious occasion that is celebrated by muslims all over the world. During this joyful time, we celebrate with family and friends and hand out gifts. Let’s not forget the orphaned children and the vulnerable families who are living in poverty and don’t have the access and means to provide gifts.
The Zahra Trust team sends it’s heartfelt condolences to our awaited Imam, Imam Muhammad Al-Mahdi (ajtfs) and the entire Muslim ummah on the shahadat of Ameer Al-Mumineen (as). It was reported that the only thing that could cure Imam Ali’s (as) wound was milk, and on that night all the poor people and orphans who…
Today, on the 16th day of Shahr Ramadan, schools in a Shia province of Afghanistan, Dasht-i-Barchi, were attacked, killing 6 and injuring 11. The Abdul Rahim Shaheed High School was hit by 3 explosions and shortly after, Mumtaz Education Facility was also attacked. Our teams are on the ground conducting a rapid needs assessment to respond with the required aid…
