Sadaqah Fund: Send cash to Muslim families in Mozambique
Our Zakat campaign reached over 1,000 Muslim families living in extreme poverty in Mozambique. By giving Sadaqah, you can help us reach even more.
The forgotten crisis: Your Sadaqah can transform the lives of Muslim families in northern Mozambique.
Mozambique has been called “the forgotten crisis” — 4 in 5 people were already living in extreme poverty (one of the highest rates of poverty in the world) before the country lost 70% of their U.S. aid funding from cuts last year.
In northern Mozambique, where your Sadaqah funds will go, families face overlapping crises: armed conflict and violence, worsening cyclones, and high rates of malaria and infant mortality.
100% of your donation will reach Muslim families in Memba District. Each family will receive $550 to choose for themselves how to best meet their needs and build resilience to the many challenges they face.
GiveDirectly’s Islamic giving programs are Shariah-compliant.
GiveDirectly’s Zakat program in northern Mozambique was reviewed and certified by Amanah Advisors (see certification letter). By giving Sadaqah, you can reach more families in these communities, following the same verified processes and standards of our Zakat program.
All donations made through this page are handled in accordance with Islamic law, with GiveDirectly acting as the Wakil (distribution agent) for the payments. All costs associated with distribution of these funds (e.g. staff salaries, bank fees) are covered from separate, non-Zakat funds.
Direct cash is the most effective, evidenced way to help families in poverty.
Giving no-strings-attached cash to the poor is a cornerstone of Islamic giving. It’s also one of the most cost-effective ways to save lives and reduce poverty, backed by hundreds of research studies.
GiveDirectly is the leading nonprofit focused on delivering cash to people in extreme poverty.
Some charities do many things. GiveDirectly does one thing: sending cash to the world’s poorest families. Independent randomized studies have found GiveDirectly’s cash led to:
- 🤱 48% decrease in infant deaths
- 💸 2.5x increase in local economic activity per dollar transferred
- 🍛 Improved food security and nutrition (even more than a nutrition program)
- ⏰ Lasting financial gains, even 7 years later
Your donation will be delivered via mobile money technology, which is faster and more transparent than many types of traditional, in-kind aid.
Your Sadaqah will go to Muslim families like Issufo’s.
Issufo, 44, received Zakat funds in March.
“We lost our home due to Cyclone Kenneth [in 2019] and we haven’t been able to build more than the foundation of our new house. I am a fisherman, while my wife buys and sells small amounts of fuel, but it hasn’t been enough to support our family and continue constructing our house.”
“On the day I heard the money had arrived, I was at the mosque. I felt very happy when I received the news. I thanked God, and after finishing my prayer, I almost ran to tell my wife. It was a moment of great relief because we saw that there was finally a way to change our situation.”
I used the cash to buy cement and make blocks so I could continue building our house. In the coming months, this will change a lot for us. We will finally be able to continue building our house and bring more stability to the family, and will help my wife grow her business. She will be able to buy more fuel and sell it more profitably. This will not only help our family, but also others in the community.
Now I know we will be able to finish our house, and that my family can live with more safety and peace of mind.”
Learn more about the impact of cash for Muslim families in extreme poverty in Mozambique:
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sadaqah?
Sadaqah is a voluntary act of charitable giving in Islam. It is distinct from Zakat, which is an obligatory pillar with specific rules and eligibility requirements. Unlike Zakat, it can be given at any time and in any amount.
Why is GiveDirectly collecting Sadaqah?
Earlier this year, GiveDirectly ran a Zakat campaign in Mozambique, reaching over 1,000 families. Now that the campaign has concluded, we want to provide Muslim donors the ability to reach more families living in extreme poverty through Sadaqah.
Can I still give Zakat through GiveDirectly?
Not at the moment. We hope to provide Muslim donors an opportunity to give Zakat to families in poverty again next Ramadan.
How are these donations certified?
While GiveDirectly is a secular organization, our Mozambique Zakat program and policy were reviewed and certified by Amanah Advisors (See certification letter). Our Sadaqah program adheres to the same policies and procedures as our Zakat program.
The journey of Sadaqah funds from donor to recipient:
- Sadaqah funds are held in an interest-free bank account and restricted to our Mozambique Sadaqah program
- Sadaqah funds are transferred to our Mozambique country office account
- GiveDirectly pays each recipient via mobile money transfers
Sadaqah payments are allocated and delivered within 6 months of receipt.
Who is specifically handling the donated Sadaqah funds?
Nasir Asad leads our donation and fundraising efforts. Funds are delivered by staff from our Mozambique office on the ground.
What about overhead?
100% of Sadaqah collected through this page will be delivered to families in Mozambique, with none of the funds going to staff, transfer costs, or other overhead. Those operational expenses are covered by other funding sources.
Note: GiveDirectly donations go to both cash aid and the cost of delivering them. This remains our policy, but we’ve created an exception to ensure compliance with our Zakat certification.
Who is eligible to receive funds?
Sadaqah funds will go to families in the predominantly Muslim villages in Memba District, Mozambique. While the region is 95%+ Muslim, all eligible recipients in poverty in these communities will receive cash as part of this program, regardless of religion.
We do not ask recipients about their religion; instead, enrollment officers identify households eligible for Sadaqah funds based on observable indicators, such as whether women in the household wear hijabs.
How did you choose how much each family receives?
Each household will receive a total of 35,000 Mozambique meticais (~$550 USD) to meet their basic needs and invest in their future.
Youth residents aged 18 to 34 will also receive ~$550 USD. This program is designed to strengthen economic wellbeing, create financial stability, reduce vulnerabilities, and promote the independence and social development of young people in northern Mozambique.
GiveDirectly research shows that giving cash without conditions has a positive impact on health, economic wellbeing and poverty reduction.
Is GiveDirectly connected to any political group?
GiveDirectly has no political, religious, or sectarian affiliations, and is committed to serving people in poverty across the globe regardless of their tribe, religion, sex, and political beliefs.
What if I’d like to make a major gift?
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at info@givedirectly.org.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, donations are tax-deductible in the United States. GiveDirectly is a registered 501(c)(3), and our U.S. federal EIN is 27-1661997.
Reach out to us at info@givedirectly.org with any questions or for more information on ways to give.