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❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness and health challenges in Australia

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Aug 2026: A single mother of five on Centrelink facing eviction needs help with rent arrears. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 17 Aug 2026: A father caring for his wife and four children has been without work for two years and needs a fridge. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 18 Aug 2026: A mother of two recovering from work injury and surgeries needs help with mortgage and bills. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 17 Aug 2026: A brother unable to work due to mental and physical health issues needs assistance with living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $380 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Aug 2026: A brother seeking faith-based treatment for addiction cannot afford rehabilitation programs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 17 Aug 2026: $4,900 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $4,500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence needs food, petrol, and medication for herself and her sick son. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

💬 31 Jul 2026: A sister studying her Masters after divorce and returning from overseas needs a laptop and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $2,240 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 22 Jul 2026: A mother of two on unpaid leave after fleeing domestic violence needs help with rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 17 Aug 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Aug 2026: A father with a large family including a son with disabilities urgently needs bond to move. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Aug 2026: A brother without stable housing is struggling with daily expenses while his father is seriously ill overseas. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $7,368 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 24 Jul 2026: A family on a bridging visa urgently needs rent and food after the father injured his arm. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 17 Aug 2026: A brother with vision impairment supporting newly arrived family needs help with rent and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Aug 2026: A single mother fleeing domestic violence is struggling with rent and essential costs for her daughter. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 14 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 12 Aug 2026: $9,350 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Aug 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother of three recovering from illness needs rent and groceries after infection left her husband unable to work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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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