Together we can make a difference. Give your Sadaqah today.
With a gift to Relief International you can save lives, build resilience, and enhance overall health and well-being for communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disaster.
Donate today to make a meaningful impact on communities facing crisis.
What is Sadaqah?
Sadaqah, meaning “charity” in Arabic, is a voluntary act of giving aimed at benefiting others. Unlike Zakat, which is obligatory, Sadaqah is given freely at any time and in any amount, driven purely by the desire to help those in need. It encompasses any act of kindness, whether through financial contributions, time, or resources.
How your Sadaqah will make a difference?
Relief International partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Your Sadaqah donation to Relief International goes directly to funding critical humanitarian projects and programs that support communities around the world. These include emergency relief efforts, healthcare and nutrition services, education programs, livelihood support, and water, sanitation and hygiene projects.
One Year Since the Türkiye and Syria earthquakes: Raneem’s story
Providing Essential Healthcare in Syria
Winter Challenges in Remote Afghan Communities: Accessing Healthcare
Sadaqah FAQs
What is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah?
While Zakat is obligatory and has specific rules regarding eligibility and distribution, Sadaqah is voluntary and can be given at any time and in any amount, without restrictions.
Why does Relief International accept Sadaqah donations?
Relief International works with communities in 16 countries and territories around the world, providing desperately needed health and wellbeing services. Most of these countries are Muslim-majority, and many of our donors are Muslim. By accepting Sadaqah, we aim to meet the preferences of our donors and strengthen the relationship with our community and ultimately reach more people with our services.
Where will my Sadaqah go?
Your Sadaqah donation to Relief International supports a wide range of critical programs, including:
- Health and nutrition: We ensure communities access essential healthcare services by delivering primary and emergency treatment, mental health services, maternal care, immunizations, mobile medical units, and nutrition services, while also building resilience through disease prevention campaigns, facility readiness, family health education, and training local healthcare workers.
- Livelihoods: creating income-generating opportunities, fostering enterprises, connecting people to markets, and providing cash and voucher assistance programs to empower families.
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH): Ensuring access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation facilities
- Education: fostering inclusive learning environments, building local capacity, providing remedial support, and facilitating pathways to employment
Can I specify how my Sadaqah donation is used?
Sadaqah donations will be directed where they are needed most so they can have the greatest impact. If you have a program you’d like your Sadaqah to go towards specifically, please email [email protected]
How can I stay updated on Relief International's work and the impact of my donation?
When you donate Sadaqah please opt in for emails. We regularly send updates about our work around the world as well as other ways to get involved.
How will I know my Sadaqah will reach those in need?
Relief International aims to use resources responsibly, efficiently, and effectively as we work to promote long-term health and wellbeing in communities around the world. 91% of RI’s funding goes directly towards our programs in the field. When you donate Sadaqah please opt in for emails. We regularly send updates about our work around the world as well as other ways to get involved. If you have any questions on the use of Sadaqah, please email [email protected]
Where can I go for more information?
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.