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❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A brother who relocated for work after job loss is struggling with rent after covering visa and relocation costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A married carer with complex health issues cannot afford urgent eye surgery for both eyes. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A family evicted from their rental property has been in temporary housing for five months. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A single mother on Centrelink is struggling to cover gas, rego, and living costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A family of five newly arrived on humanitarian visas needs rental support while settling in Australia. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $2,020 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Oct 2026: A father took leave to care for his family after his premature baby was born following a car accident. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,300 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A brother who fell ill and cannot work has fallen behind on rent and owes over $1000. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $3,100 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A brother on low income cannot afford medication and urgently needs pharmacy assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,080 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Oct 2026: A single mother of five studying while on Centrelink is struggling to cover bills and household expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A single woman with no stable income is struggling to pay her rent and living costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Oct 2026: A brother who recently lost his job has no savings and urgently needs food assistance. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 20 Oct 2026: A brother recently made homeless after a conflict at his hostel urgently needs shelter. Application from Australia

💬 19 Oct 2026: A brother who recently arrived in Australia and found work needs help purchasing a car. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $4,600 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Oct 2026: A single mother of three recently divorced is struggling to afford rent and living expenses on Centrelink. Application from Northern Suburbs, SA

💬 29 Sep 2026: A father of two young children on a bridging visa needs rent and food while caring for his unwell wife. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 17 Oct 2026: A mother with serious health conditions and an unemployed husband needs help with electricity bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 Oct 2026: A widowed mother and her young son face homelessness after losing the family breadwinner. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young refugee on a protection visa urgently needs rent to avoid homelessness. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 17 Oct 2026: A sister facing eviction after severe depression from assault needs housing and living costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,301 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 19 Oct 2026: A brother urgently needs accommodation, food, clothing, and shoes. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Illawarra Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A pregnant mother of four whose husband is in prison needs counselling and rent support. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A father separated from his infant daughter after family breakdown needs help with legal costs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Oct 2026: A mother on a bridging visa with no income is struggling with overdue rent and bills. Application from Tasmania

💬 20 Oct 2026: A single mother needs two weeks advance rent to secure stable housing this week. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 19 Oct 2026: A mother of two on a bridging visa needs help with overdue rent while her husband has lost work rights. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 18 Oct 2026: A father of four on Centrelink caring for his pregnant wife needs help with living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $8,074 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 20 Oct 2026: A mother caring for six children and her unwell husband cannot afford rent or household bills. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 20 Oct 2026: A family has fallen behind on rent and bills and needs urgent assistance. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,824 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family caring for orphaned children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Oct 2026: A young mother with a baby fleeing domestic violence urgently needs housing and material aid. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $717 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Oct 2026: A single mother of two daughters needs support while managing her child's behaviour challenges at school. Application from Australia

❤️ 20 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, 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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