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Best Muslim charities for water & sanitation

Wells, water filtration, and sanitation infrastructure that deliver clean water as ongoing (sadaqah jariyah) charity.

Which Muslim charities focus on water & sanitation?

We list 6 vetted US Muslim charities working on water & sanitation, ranked by HalalWallet's transparency score. Wells, water filtration, and sanitation infrastructure that deliver clean water as ongoing (sadaqah jariyah) charity.

Islamic Relief USA
Alexandria, VAGlobal (40+ countries)Est. 1993
2/3Strong transparency

The largest US-founded Muslim humanitarian organization — disaster relief, orphan care, and Zakat distribution worldwide.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Zakat Foundation of America
Worth, ILGlobal (30+ countries)Est. 2001
2/3Strong transparency

International humanitarian charity built around the Islamic institution of Zakat and its eight categories of recipients.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Life for Relief and Development
Southfield, MIGlobal (multi-region)Est. 1992
1/3Developing transparency

The largest US-founded Arab American humanitarian org — relief and development with UN ECOSOC consultative status.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefHealthcare
Penny Appeal USA
Alexandria, VAGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2016
1/3Developing transparency

Small recurring donations funding high-impact projects — orphan care, water, and emergency relief.

Zakat-eligibleOrphan CareWater & Sanitation
Baitulmaal
Irving, TXGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2003
1/3Developing transparency

Humanitarian relief focused on Palestine, Yemen, Syria, and disaster zones.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Helping Hand for Relief and Development
Southfield, MIGlobal (50+ countries)Est. 2005
1/3Developing transparency

International humanitarian organization operating in 50+ countries — emergency relief, orphan care, and development.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefOrphan Care

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