Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia

by BAZNAS Republic Indonesia
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Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia
Pay Zakat to Alleviate Poverty in Indonesia

Summary

This program is a faith-based initiative that channels zakat to support low-income families across Indonesia through basic needs assistance, livelihood empowerment, and social welfare programs. By transforming zakat into both short-term relief and long-term economic support, this campaign helps vulnerable households meet essential needs, stabilize income, and gradually build resilience toward sustainable self-reliance.

$5,000
total goal
$4,577
remaining
3
donors
0
monthly donors
3
months

Challenge

Poverty remains a significant challenge in Indonesia. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the poverty rate in March 2025 stands at 8.47 percent, with approximately 23.85 million people living below the national poverty line. Millions of families continue to struggle with limited income, food insecurity, inadequate housing, and restricted access to healthcare and education. Reinforcing cycles of poverty that are difficult to break without sustained and targeted support.

Solution

This program leverages zakat funds to provide integrated poverty alleviation support, combining immediate relief with long-term economic empowerment. Assistance includes financial aid for essential needs, micro-business capital, skills training, livelihood development, and ongoing mentoring to help beneficiaries build stable and sustainable income sources. By prioritizing the poorest and most vulnerable families, this initiative will strengthens economic independence

Long-Term Impact

In the long term, this campaign aims to improve household economic stability, increase self-sufficiency, and enhance access to education, healthcare, and decent living standards. As beneficiaries achieve greater financial independence, they are expected to transition from aid recipients to empowered contributors within their communities. Beyond individual households, the program supports broader poverty reduction efforts in Indonesia, strengthens social solidarity, and meaningful social impact

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

BAZNAS Republic Indonesia

Location: Jakarta Timur, Jakarta Raya - Indonesia
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Project Leader:
BAZNAS INDONESIA
Jakarta Timur , Jakarta Raya Indonesia

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