Middle East-focused U.N. refugee agency zakat fund reports 12.5% rise in 2020, plans global roll-out
UNHCR, the United Nations’ Refugee Agency, reported a 12.5% increase in donations to its zakat fund last year to $48.58 million compared to $43.165 million in 2019.
97% came from the Middle East and North Africa region, with institutional donors making up 87% and 13% were from digital donations, according to the agency’s annual zakat report released on Wednesday (March 29). Digital donations are typically made by individuals.
UNHCR said that one of its objectives for this year is to develop its Islamic philanthropy engagement in other regions.
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