Helping Hand for Relief and Development
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Should you give your Zakat to Helping Hand for Relief and Development?
Helping Hand for Relief and Development scores 1/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. International humanitarian organization operating in 50+ countries. Self-described international arm of ICNA (ICNA Relief covers the US).
About Helping Hand for Relief and Development
Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) is an international humanitarian organization operating in 50+ countries, describing itself as the international arm of ICNA while ICNA Relief covers the US. Programs include emergency relief, orphan care, healthcare, education, water, and livelihoods.
Where they work: Pakistan, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Bangladesh, Somalia, Kenya
Causes & programs
Zakat policy
Accepts Zakat
Accepts Zakat for eligible programs.
Always confirm a charity's current Zakat policy on its own website before giving. 100% of your donation goes to Helping Hand for Relief and Development — HalalWallet never takes a cut.
HalalWallet editorial note
Entity confirmed against IRS / ProPublica records (EIN 31-1628040). We retain a caution flag: HHRD has faced congressional scrutiny over alleged ties to a Pakistan-based partner organization, and its Dec-2024 Form 990 reports Schedule L conflict-of-interest transactions. Review the organization's public statements and latest Form 990 before giving.
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