With Islamic social finance increasingly responding to global humanitarian efforts, Muslim donors explain why they choose to give to refugees
There’s an increasing awareness of the significance of Islamic social finance and philanthropy with more organizations reaching out to potential donors through innovative channels, providing them with easy and safe digital ways to give.
With the increase in pathways for contribution, how does a Muslim decide who to give to and which organizations to trust?
In the Middle East, three donors explain why they choose to give to refugees through the United Nations’ Refugee Agency, UNHCR’s Refugee Zakat Fund. The most important reasons for them are how widely the organization distributes aid and how transparent and honest it is.
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