Stand with Sudan: Supporting Evacuees in Canada
Since the start of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, countless families have been forced to flee their homes, leaving behind everything they know and love. Many have sought refuge in Canada, hoping for safety and a chance to rebuild their lives. Due to a lack of media attention, they have not received the support they desperately need. At National Zakat Foundation, we are committed to stepping in as champions for these families.
Our Response: Immediate and Essential Support
Currently, there are over 150 Sudanese evacuees in shelters within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with many more outside this region. These families have faced unimaginable hardships in recent months, fleeing their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs and undertaking perilous journeys in search of safety.
We have partnered with Nisa Foundation to support these families in their journey to healing and self-sufficiency. Our top priority is to get these families out of shelters and provide them with financial support to cover their essential needs.
How We’re Responding
- Securing Safe Housing: Ensuring each family has a safe and stable home.
- Financial Assistance: Providing financial support to cover essential needs including food, clothing and basic furniture.
- Settlement and Integration Support: This includes assisting with paperwork, registering children in schools, and helping with employment opportunities.
Why We Need Your Support
Your support is crucial. By donating, you are directly helping Sudanese families and individuals secure safe housing, meet their basic needs, and resettle into their new homes.
Your generosity can help them thrive in their new homes.
*This program is Zakat-eligible.
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How You Can Help
$350
Cover utilities and bills for a family for one month, ensuring they have access to water, heating and electricity
$600
Provide a family one month's supply of food and groceries, saving them from hunger and protecting their well-being
$1,400
Help provide rent for a family for one month, giving them a safe space to heal
Your donations will be directed to support Sudanese Evacuees in Canada. In the case of any excess funds, they will be directed towards supporting eligible beneficiaries as most urgently needed.
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