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Best Muslim charities for Somalia & East Africa

Drought and famine relief, clean water, and food security across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

Which Muslim charities work in Somalia & East Africa?

4 vetted US Muslim charities have programs reaching Somalia & East Africa, ranked below by HalalWallet's transparency score. 4 of them are Zakat-eligible. Your Zakat reaches the charity in full — HalalWallet never takes a cut.

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

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

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Penny Appeal USA
Alexandria, VAGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2016
2/3Strong transparency

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

Zakat-eligibleOrphan CareWater & Sanitation
Muslim Aid USA
Manassas, VAGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2010
1/3Developing transparency

US affiliate of Muslim Aid — emergency response and development aid in conflict 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

Independent verification pending — see profile before giving.

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Giving to Somalia & East Africa: common questions

Which Muslim charities work in Somalia & East Africa?

HalalWallet lists 4 vetted US Muslim charities with programs reaching Somalia & East Africa: Islamic Relief USA, Penny Appeal USA, Muslim Aid USA, and Helping Hand for Relief and Development. Each is a US 501(c)(3) you can verify on the IRS Form 990 and ProPublica.

Is donating to Somalia Zakat-eligible?

4 of the 4 charities here accept Zakat and direct it to recipients within the eight Quranic categories (asnaf). Look for the "Zakat-eligible" label and confirm each charity's current Zakat policy on its own website before giving.

What is the best charity for Somalia?

There is no single "best" — the right choice depends on the cause you care about and a charity's transparency. We rank Somalia & East Africa charities by an editorial 0–3 transparency score (public Zakat policy, HalalWallet verification, and independent rating) so you can compare and decide.

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