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💬 11 Sep 2026: A mother fleeing family violence with no income due to visa restrictions needs urgent support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 18 Aug 2026: A mother of five displaced by a house fire needs furniture and groceries after losing everything. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A parent struggling financially needs help with essential supplies for the children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $720 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Sep 2026: A family caring for elderly parents with illness fell behind on rent after medical leave and high interest debt. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Sep 2026: A mother of two young boys is struggling with bills and medical costs while her husband undergoes cancer treatment. Application from Australia

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $198 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother with mental health challenges preventing work cannot afford basic living expenses or bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A young man on a bridging visa with no work rights is homeless and needs bond to secure a room. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,955 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother who recently lost his job is struggling to cover essential living expenses while seeking work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,824 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Sep 2026: A brother recovering from unexpected eye surgery is unable to work and in arrears on rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Sep 2026: A disabled mother of three children with disability needs car repairs to access school and medical care. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

💬 9 Sep 2026: A single mother of two young children is behind on rent and car payments and cannot afford food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother experiencing homelessness for 15 years needs rent and furniture for his new unit. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 10 Sep 2026: A mother struggling with rent, utilities, and her children's essentials needs urgent support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,600 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A mother of two young children fleeing family violence needs help with rent, bills, and food. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 9 Sep 2026: A widow from Gaza with four children needs driving lessons to reduce isolation and access employment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $820 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A sister unable to work due to illness urgently needs help with rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Sep 2026: A brother on a visitor visa facing homelessness urgently needs shelter and food while awaiting return travel. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 10 Sep 2026: A brother with disability and limited income is struggling to pay rent and hospital bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,320 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Southern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 Sep 2026: A single mother of five struggling with bills and debts needs financial help. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $2,021 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 Sep 2026: A tenant fell behind on rent after paying car registration and has received a breach notice. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 9 Sep 2026: A family struggling with accumulated bills needs support to clear overdue debt. Application from Inner Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 12 Sep 2026: A sister recovering from surgery and facing housing instability needs help with moving costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $3,600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Western Suburbs, VIC

Shouldering the Burden

June 28, 2023

Zahir, a hardworking teenage student, found himself facing an overwhelming situation. He had been sharing a home with his brother, who recently got married and moved out. Suddenly, Zahir was left shouldering the burden of paying rent, bills, daily living expenses, transportation costs, and groceries all on his own.

Struggling to keep up with these financial responsibilities, Zahir found himself falling behind on rent, with two months' worth of arrears piling up. The threat of homelessness loomed closer with each passing day. Feeling desperate, he decided to reach out to NZF for assistance.

Upon receiving Zahir's application, we found he was eligible for Zakat. We provided the necessary financial assistance to pay off all his outstanding debts, and we connected Zahir with a financial counsellor, who helped him to manage his finances.

If you or someone you know is experiencing hardships, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to provide support and assistance to those in need.

This story is based on a real person. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy, and some images are AI-generated or stock.

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