This Ramadan, Your Giving Shapes Their Tomorrow
During this blessed month, OBAT Helpers is committed to fulfilling the amanah of Zakat and Sadaqah by providing food, education, and essential care to vulnerable families in Bangladesh. May your acts of charity become a source of hope, dignity, and lasting impact for those we serve.
You can mail your check to 1660 International Dr., Suite 600-82, McLean, VA 22102.
Find us in Zelle as contact@obathelpers.org
Email us to donate stock.
our target: 6,000 families across 7 regions in bangladesh
A donation of $40 sustains a family’s food needs for 30 days, freeing them from the stress of survival. Your giving allows them to focus on their religious duties while you earn the reward of fulfilling your Zakat.
zakat TRANSFORMS LIVES
Learn more about each zakat eligible project
zakat policy
At Obat Helpers, we strictly adhere to Sharia-compliant Zakat distribution guidelines, ensuring that Zakat funds are used solely for their intended purpose. All funds are allocated to projects that directly benefit eligible recipients, following Islamic principles and ethical transparency. Find our Zakat policy here.
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At Obat Helpers, we strictly adhere to Sharia-compliant Zakat distribution guidelines, ensuring that Zakat funds are used solely for their intended purpose. All funds are allocated to projects that directly benefit eligible recipients, following Islamic principles and ethical transparency.
Areas Where Obat Helpers Utilizes Zakat Funds
Zakat funds are applied to the following eight key areas within our initiatives:
1. Humanitarian Relief & Emergency Aid – Providing food, shelter, and essential supplies to those affected by crises and disasters.
2. Education Support – Covering tuition fees, scholaships, and vocational training for underprivileged students.
3. Healthcare Assistance – Funding medical treatment, surgeries, and maternal healthcare for eligible beneficiaries.
4. Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Projects – Installing water wells, hygiene facilities, and sanitation systems in underserved areas.
5. Livelihood & Economic Empowerment – Supporting self empowerment initiatives, vocational training, and small business development for self-sufficiency.
6. Orphans & Widows Support – Providing direct financial assistance, for food, clothing, education and other essential care to orphans and widows.
7. Refugee & Displaced Community Support – Offering food, shelter, healthcare, and resettlement support to displaced families.
8. Community Development – Enhancing social welfare through sustainable projects that benefit Zakat-eligible communities.
Zakat Fund Utilization & Direct Costs
We do not deduct any administrative expenses from Zakat funds. However, certain direct costs necessary for proper Zakat distribution are included, such as:
Needs Assessments & Beneficiary Selection – Conducting surveys and evaluations to ensure aid reaches the most deserving individuals.
Procurement, Packaging & Transportation – Managing logistics to deliver food, medical supplies, and aid efficiently.
Technical Supervision for Infrastructure Projects – Employing experts to oversee water well installations and other essential infrastructure.
Any other direct cost that will add value, impact and outcome of the funds used.
All general administrative, financial, and auditing expenses are covered by our general donations, ensuring that 100% of Zakat funds including direct expenses go directly to those in need.
In accordance with the Islamic principle of Tamleek, Obat Helpers ensures that Zakat is distributed in a manner that establishes clear ownership of the Zakat funds or assets by eligible beneficiaries. Wherever applicable, Zakat is given directly to recipients or provided in forms that result in their full and unconditional ownership, such as cash assistance, food packages, educational support, medical aid, or livelihood resources. Even when Zakat is utilized through structured programs or projects, Obat Helpers ensures that the ultimate benefit and ownership are transferred to Zakat-eligible individuals, fulfilling the Sharia requirement that Zakat reaches its rightful recipients with dignity, independence, and full compliance with Islamic jurisprudence. -
Our Ramadan food package consists of essential raw, uncooked food items carefully selected to support families throughout the month. Each package includes rice, moshur dal (lentils), soybean oil, white atta (1 kg pack), fresh regular potatoes, salt (1 kg pack), dates, premium chola (chickpeas), and sugar (1 kg pack), providing balanced staples commonly used for iftar and suhoor during Ramadan.
While Ramadan is often associated with essential charity such as food distribution and emergency relief, Zakat can also be a powerful tool for long-term impact. At OBAT Helpers, your Zakat supports eligible projects beyond immediate aid, including our schools, primary education programs, tutoring centers, healthcare clinics, and livelihood-focused initiatives, serving those who qualify under Islamic guidelines. These programs not only meet urgent needs but also empower individuals and families to build stable, dignified futures while remaining fully Sharia-compliant.
preschools
Preschools are part of OBAT Helpers’ commitment to breaking cycles of poverty through education, care, and opportunity. By providing a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children, we help families access early education that builds strong foundations for lifelong success. With 26 preschools across 7 regions in Bangladesh and more than 630 students, your donation helps shape a child’s tomorrow.
it centers
OBAT Helpers’ IT Centers create pathways out of poverty by providing youth and young adults with practical digital and technology skills. Across 11 computer training centers serving over 1,000 students, participants receive hands-on instruction in graphic design, web development, and digital marketing—skills that can truly change the course of their lives. Donations directly support equipment, instructors, internet access, and job-ready training that empowers communities through technology.
empowerment centers
OBAT Helpers’ Empowerment Centers create opportunities for women and youth to achieve financial independence through practical skills training. Across 7 sewing centers serving 265 students in 7 regions, participants receive hands-on instruction that enables them to earn income, support their families, and build confidence. Donations directly support training materials, sewing machines, instructors, and programs that help transform skills into sustainable livelihoods.
