Palestine is one of the most urgent and widely supported zakat destinations for Muslims in the United States and around the world. While many donors have personal or familial ties to the region, many others choose to send zakat to Palestine due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis, widespread displacement, and severe shortages of food, medical care, and basic necessities.
This guide is designed for anyone looking to send zakat to Palestine, regardless of background. It highlights real zakat-eligible organizations commonly used by U.S. donors—starting with large international organizations with established compliance and access, followed by Palestinian and Palestine-focused charities with long track records.
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Major Zakat Organizations Supporting Palestine
These organizations are commonly used by U.S. donors and operate zakat-eligible humanitarian programs supporting Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and surrounding regions.
1. Islamic Relief USA (Palestine Programs)
Islamic Relief USA has a long-standing humanitarian presence in Palestine, supporting food assistance, healthcare, emergency aid, and shelter. Zakat eligibility depends on the specific program selected, making it suitable for donors seeking a large, established organization with strong compliance and reporting.
2. UNRWA USA (Zakat-Eligible Programs)
UNRWA USA provides food aid, healthcare, and education to Palestinian refugees. It offers zakat-eligible donation options for specific humanitarian programs and is widely used during humanitarian emergencies. Donors should confirm zakat designation at checkout.
3. Zakat Foundation of America (Palestine Programs)
Zakat Foundation of America operates zakat-specific humanitarian programs supporting Palestinians, with a focus on food aid, medical relief, and emergency assistance. Clear zakat designation makes it a strong option for donors who want zakat handled by a zakat-focused organization.
4. Penny Appeal USA (Palestine Programs)
Penny Appeal USA is active in Palestine through food distribution, healthcare, and emergency aid. Zakat-eligible programs are clearly labeled, and transparent reporting makes it suitable for donors seeking defined programs with regular updates.
Palestine-Focused Zakat Organizations
These organizations are specifically focused on Palestine and are widely used by donors seeking targeted humanitarian impact.
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF)
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund provides critical medical care for injured and ill children. Zakat funds support eligible medical treatment and humanitarian aid, and the organization is highly respected for transparency and outcomes.
Anera (American Near East Refugee Aid)
Anera is a long-standing nonprofit delivering food, medical supplies, and emergency aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Zakat eligibility depends on program designation, making it a good fit for donors prioritizing logistics-heavy humanitarian delivery.
Baitulmaal
Baitulmaal is a faith-based humanitarian organization supporting Palestinians through food aid, shelter, and emergency relief. It accepts zakat for eligible assistance programs and is suitable for donors seeking immediate relief impact.
Common Zakat Use Cases in Palestine
Zakat sent to Palestine is commonly used for emergency food distribution, medical treatment and hospital support, shelter and basic necessities for displaced families, orphan and child welfare support, and direct assistance to zakat-eligible households.
Due to access restrictions and rapidly changing conditions, donors should prioritize organizations with established on-the-ground partners and clear reporting.
How to Choose Between These Options
Many donors choose to give zakat through large international organizations for access, compliance, and scale, while others support Palestine-focused charities for targeted medical or humanitarian impact. Some donors split zakat across multiple organizations to balance emergency response and longer-term aid.
Don’t See the Organization You Use?
If you donate to a Palestine-focused organization not listed here, confirm that zakat is explicitly accepted and distributed separately, review transparency and reporting practices, and ensure recipients meet zakat eligibility criteria. You can also reach out to HalalWallet for educational guidance or suggest organizations for future updates.
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