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of Zakat funds distributed in Australia since 2013.
cases received in Australia since 2013
Domestic Violence
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Hassoun, a recent refugee from Syria, moved to Australia with his wife and six young children just six months ago. Settling into a new country was a challenge, but finding a place to ca...
Talha, who is 47 years old and recently separated from his wife, has been living in Australia on a bridging visa. His life took a sudden and difficult turn about a year ago when he was ...
Dianna, a new Muslim, recently married her husband, Tahir, who is not yet a resident of Australia. Despite the joy of their marriage, they found themselves facing significant financial ...
Aaliyah, at 35, had always prided herself on her independence, juggling three jobs. Divorced and single, she navigated life with determination, working hard to make ends meet. However, ...
Tamana had always believed that marriage meant she would be protected by her husband. Instead, she endured abuse at the hands of that husband. She eventually decided to leave him, escap...
When Zohaib received a $1000 gas bill, he was shocked and had no way of paying. Separated from his wife and burdened with an array of medical problems, Zohaib found it impossible to mee...
Sam had always been punctual with his rent, but just a few weeks behind was enough to get him evicted. Now, with nowhere to go and no one to turn to, he found himself living in his car....
Lara is originally from a war-torn country. She was orphaned at the age of eight, losing her mum, dad, and brother due to the conflict. Seeking safety and a better future, Lara moved to...
Wafaa knew the moment her husband assaulted her in front of their children that she needed to leave. Initially, when they married, life was great, but as time went by, her husband start...
Hana moved to Australia after marrying her husband, and soon after, she became pregnant. Still not a permanent citizen, Hana initially hoped for a fresh start in her new country. Howeve...
Inaya's journey to safety began with a referral from her social worker to NZF. Fleeing her home with her two young children due to family violence, Inaya faced numerous challenges. Orig...
Emira's world changed in an instant when tragedy struck shortly after her family's arrival in Australia. Her husband passed away unexpectedly, leaving her to navigate the complexities o...
Umar, who works in a trade, works hard to provide for his family. In a one-income household, he started to find that he couldn’t keep up with living expenses as the cost of living was g...
Yasemin was married for 15 years before divorcing 3 years ago. Before then, her ex-husband was in charge of all the expenses. Since the divorce, Yasemin had to learn to be more financia...
It could take just one unexpected event to disrupt life as you know it. Take Adnan, he was working full-time, supporting his growing family, while his pregnant wife cared for their two ...
Musty had been living in his van for the past two weeks. When he found the weather heating up, he realised it was becoming unbearable to stay there. Having made an error in judgment, he...
Fleeing a war-torn country, with the knowledge that all your immediate family members' names are on the approved Australian Visa list, your goal is to board that plane to safety. You cr...
Justin's world completely changed when he embraced Islam 6 months ago. Still in high school his parents discovered his newfound faith. Their reaction was swift and ruthless – they kicke...
Naz and her husband, Suleiman, recently obtained permanent residency after years of uncertainty. However, just before they could celebrate, Suleiman suffered a stroke and faced several ...
Shazia had been living in Australia for the past couple of years on a Bridging Visa with her husband of 20 years. From an outside point of view, it looked like a loving relationship; ho...
Do you think sending 2 or 3 kids back to school is tough on the wallet? How about 6 kids, as a single mother living fortnight to fortnight off Centrelink? With hungry bellies to feed, g...
Ibrahim was living in Gaza with his wife for many years before having to flee to Australia in December 2023 after the war began. Both his children were studying abroad; however, that’s ...
Naeem, who is on a bridging visa, has been filled with worry and responsibility ever since his wife unexpectedly fell ill nine months ago, leaving him to tend to their three young child...
Sadaf, a middle-aged mother of six, is an Australian citizen. After marrying her husband, he took her overseas, where her abuse began. He confiscated her passport, and for several years...
Jenny, a 25-year-old single new Muslim, faced a pressing challenge that had shaken the sense of security in her life. The issue centred around the urgent need for relocation, as Jenny’s...
Shanay is a resilient single mother courageously caring for seven children, three of whom are under kinship care with her. Her responsibilities are further complicated as her second eld...
Arriving in Australia on a student visa with his family and working part-time, Yasir was devoted to ensuring he could provide a good life for his family. His wife, his biggest supporter...
Rahma, a widow for many years, had been caring for her disabled adult son when she received the heartbreaking news of her terminal cancer diagnosis. As she struggled with the relentless...
Amin's life took a heart-wrenching turn when his 5-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer in 2022. The family's world changed overnight, and he couldn't return to work, as he neede...
Emir faced tough times when he emerged from rehab, leaving behind addiction. Living with his young sister, brother and elderly father, his family wanted a fresh start in a safer place, ...
Imagine travelling to Australia with your young family, all in pursuit of a better life through education. Aashir's dream was just that – studying for a diploma, ensuring his family's w...
Maysa's journey started off with hope and excitement, she got married overseas and a couple of years later her husband decided to move back to Australia to start a new life with her and...
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, Zahi...
Ali and Haya, an elderly married couple, with no family to assist them, faced significant challenges. Unable to communicate in English, they were referred to us for assistance. They wer...
Bill has been battling mental health issues and addiction for several years now. He first contacted us at NZF when he was 17 years old. Despite numerous efforts from support organisatio...
Faiza and her family settled in Australia three years ago, However, their journey took a devastating turn when Faiza's husband unexpectedly passed away just three months ago, leaving he...
Malik's journey as a final-year university student took an unexpected turn when he became a victim of a devastating scam that left him with no finances. With his tuition fee savings dep...
Tina, a 45-year-old sister who embraced Islam six months ago, has found herself in a challenging situation. She used to reside in an unsafe area plagued by drug users and dealers. She m...
Dawud's life took an unexpected turn when he found himself falsely accused of domestic violence towards his disabled wife, resulting in an AVO that prevented them from reuniting. His wi...
Ridwan's world came crashing down when he walked into our office that morning. The weight of his grief was evident in the tear-stained face and the sorrowful eyes that pleaded for under...
In October of the previous year, tragedy struck Abuk's life as he mourned the loss of his father. This untimely event weighed heavily on his heart and thrust upon him a newfound sense o...
Adilah moved to Australia with hopes and dreams of starting a new life with her husband. She left behind everything she knew and loved, her family, her friends, and her home. It was a d...
Hayfa's life felt like a never-ending rollercoaster ride of emotions. Her husband has multiple health conditions, and her youngest child is in high school. Her eldest child is estranged...
Dee, a 21-year-old Australian-born girl, recently converted to Islam four months ago. She lives with her parents, younger brother, and an adult male cousin who came from overseas 15 yea...
Ella, a revert, is a divorced mother of two young children and is currently a full-time caregiver. She worked for 19 years before a workplace injury forced her to stop working. Despite ...
Ilham and his wife were excited to welcome their first child into the world. They had come to Australia from Indonesia, hoping to build a better life for their family. Ilham had found w...
Noman is a 69-year-old man from overseas now living in Australia with his wife and teenage son. despite being an Australian citizen, Noman's limited English skills make it difficult for...
Asim and his family's story is a heartbreaking reminder of the struggles that so many families face on a daily basis. Their journey has been marked by pain, hardship, and adversity, but...
Abbas is a young man who had left his home country to pursue his dreams of a better future. He had come to Australia on a humanitarian visa, leaving behind his family, friends, and the ...
Haytham had arrived in Australia with a heart full of hope, eager to start a new life and chase his dreams. He worked hard and was determined to achieve his goals, but life had other pl...
The story of Tayib is a powerful reminder of the countless obstacles and barriers that our elderly community members face on a daily basis right here in Australia. When Tayib suffered a...
Qasim had a stable upbringing with loving parents and siblings. There were no real problems during his childhood. What started as recreational drug use with friends occasionally, turned...
Adam was brought up in a Muslim household that, from an outsider's perspective, gave the impression of being religious and strong in family values. However, the reality was far from tha...
At NZF, we always hope that clients we assist become self-sustainable and move from Zakat receivers to Zakat payers. However, we understand that sometimes people unfortunately face repe...
Aslam and Abu Bakar are two of our recent clients. They come from quite different backgrounds with Aslam being on a student visa and Abu Bakar being an Asylum Seeker. Both were married ...
Fatima remembered the day she was helping her disabled son eat one afternoon when she suddenly felt severe abdominal pain. With her husband having passed away recently, she really didn’...
Halima was ecstatic when her spouse visa was granted, and she could finally live with her husband in Australia. During her flight, Halima couldn't help but think about all the wonderful...
Asma arrived in Australia with her husband, full of hope for a better life. She was a mother of three, and everything seemed great before her arrival. However, everything changed when t...
Did you know that 1 in 6 women have experienced physical or sexual violence from a previous or current partner since the age of 15, according to ABS Stats? This is a staggering statisti...
What happens when the father who raised you, provided for your family, passes away all of a sudden? Khalida was faced with this harsh reality when her father passed away unexpectedly...
Basma was a teenager living in Australia with her father and brother, reliant on their support. Little did she know that she’d become a victim of physical and emotional abuse from her o...
With two young children by her side and the threat of losing them to her abusive husband, Nafisa made the decision to reach out to NZF hoping for a resolution. Nafisa arrived in Austra...
Abila had recently lost her husband and everything that came after felt like she was falling into a bottomless pit. Ever since her husband Ahmed had passed away, Abila simply could not...
Fiona is a sister who grew up her whole life in Australia, but she hasn’t had it easy since the day she converted to Islam. As a new Muslim, she wanted to start afresh, settle down and ...
Fatin and her husband had been having many issues in their home country, both financially as well as family related. One of their friends had successfully applied for residency in Austr...
Ilham is a single mother of two children who was living with her mother back in her home country. Although Ilham is not particular wealthy, she was a hard worker who ensured that she co...
Karim was a young and ambitious Muslim who came to Australia as a migrant with high hopes of starting a new and successful life. Being a new migrant, he didn’t have much access to gover...
Motherhood comes with its challenges which are often eased by the support of loved ones. However for Latifa, she didn’t have that luxury and had challenges of her own to face. Latifa mi...
Sonny came to Australia on a student visa almost 10 years ago with the hopes of completing his studies and building himself as a professional. During his time in Australia, he met peopl...
Jafar and his wife married overseas and migrated to Australia looking for a better life, but a number of issues back home made it difficult for them to go back and so they have been on ...
Asiyah is a young Medical student who came to Australia with the hope of completing her degree and work placements at a prestigious university. Her dreams were finally coming true, but ...
As Arshad shared his story to our case worker, he couldn’t stop crying and saying about how much he wanted to do better to build a new life for his family. He and his family had been th...
"Salam sister Thank you for your generous help, in getting me these vouchers .. You have helped me in these tough times may Allah reward you and your loved ones in this holy month of r...
Can you imagine finding yourself at a burial site, doing the paper work to bury your wife who passed away unexpectedly, and finding out that you don't have sufficient funds to cover the...
Yusuf was torn. His wife on one side and his elderly parents on the other. Yusuf's parents had arrived in Australia 2 months ago and applied for asylum. Initially his wife was suppor...
Ramia woke up to the smoke alarm beeping. She immediately smelt smoke and panicked. Her first thought was that of her two children in the other bedroom. She rushed out and noticed a fi...
Imagine you've recently become Muslim. You've learnt enough about Islam to know it's the truth and have taken a giant leap of faith in accepting Islam. As a New Muslim, you were embrace...
Homelessness is a choice people say. Or something people deserve because they are lazy. Here are 6 people who have reached out to NZF for assistance in the past few weeks either due to ...
Farah was an ambitious young girl. She aspired to study overseas and got admissions into a university in Australia. Her husband was running a successful business and would not be able t...
The call Halifa dreaded from the doctors. Her surgery was not succesful and her cancer was now at Stage 4. Halifa and her husband lived in Melbourne with a disabled daugther. Things w...
Raees had one opportunity to take his young pregnant wife and escape the violence in his home country for a new life in Australia. He knew if they took this step, they would be giving u...
Aisha sought asylum in Australia partly to live in a safe country and party to escape her abusive husband. She managed to get her young kids under the care of her mother and sought asyl...
Safoora's Story Like many Muslim women, Safoora was married through an arranged marriage in 2017. She was excited about getting married to an Australian and was looking forward to the p...
Farzaneh and her husband escaped the harsh conditions in their home country and had made it to Australia as asylum seekers. After a few years of processing, they were finally granted re...
72 year old Yusuf and his wife came to Australia to visit their daughter on a visit visa. They applied for a protection visa once in Australia as it was unsafe for them to go back to th...
Catherine met Samir at a club. This was 3 years ago when Samir was involved in vices that he has since turned away from. Samir was entangled in a web of drugs and alcohol and he was str...
Leyla was in her 60s. She lived in Sydney, has multiple medical issues, and lives with her two sons. One of her sons is going through a difficult divorce while the other son is unmarrie...
Farah and Abid had come to Melbourne last year. Farah was here to study on a student visa and Abid, her husband was on a dependent visa and working casually in a restaurant A few mont...
Zaina's marriage had been going downhill for a while. With 5 kids, the demands of keeping up with the children's needs as well as keeping her husband happy were beginning to take a toll...
Like many 21 year old young women Sabra was in love. She was styding in Uni in Somalia and had met Ahmed in Uni. It had taken a while for her parents to agree to them getting married. H...
Meet Salma, a single mother with three young daughters. Salma was also a victim of Domestic Violence who was forced to move out to protect herself and her daughters from her abusive hus...
Saleha was an aspiring student with a supportive husband and was studying in one of Australia’s leading universities. She dropped out soon after discovering that she was pregnant as she...
Catherine accepted Islam while at school in Year 11, but did not disclose this to her family. A short time later met Hassan and they got married, but still stayed home while they compl...
When Khowlah and her family were referred to NZF through a Mosque in Sydney 18 months ago, their daughter was in the ICU and they did not even understand why apart from the fact that sh...
NZF was notified about Rashida’s case by sister met her at the Masjid, where Rashida was explaining her situation to the local Imam. Unfortunately, the Imam was not offering any suppo...
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