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Western Cape
Region SEPTEMBER 2008
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DO YOU NOT PONDER OVER THE BEAUTY OF QURAN?
“A falaa yata dab’ba roel’qur’an” – ‘Do you not ponder over the beauty of the Qur’an?’ The words of this Ayah refers to the questioning of the human being's reflection over the Heavenly words of Almighty Allah. In the same breath one should take into consideration the socio-economic challenges that societies are forced to face. The on-going battle to survive and make ends meet has exhausted the need for us as humans to have compassion and mercy for each other. It is in light of this that we should seriously reflect on the above mentioned Ayah and consider when Allah Almighty questions us by saying; “Then which of the favours of your Lord do you deny?' SOME OF OUR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES ... Massive Operation Fitrah begins in earnestnessThis Ramadhán SANZAF is positioned to reach new milestones in the course of a
dramatic year of social welfare and relief work
challenges. In Ramadhán, SANZAF distributes
Fitrah hampers in its Operation Fitrah on behalf of 140 mosques and social welfare
organisations and institutions to over 60,000 destitute and needy individuals.
This year the stipulated Fitrah amount
is R26. Fidyah is set at a
minimum of R13 per person per
day.
SANZAF appeals for R1.5 million to feed over 11,500 families on the day of Eid.
To find out how you can assist, you may visit www.sanzaf.org.za or phone (021) 638 5108 or (021) 638 0965. Alternatively, you may use our sharecall 0861 SANZAF or email us at info@sanzaf.org.za
Bank details: Bank: Standard Bank, Vangate Mall Branch Branch Code: 025909 Account No.: (ZAKAH, FITRAH, FIDYAH): 072 792 191 Account No.: (SADAQAH, LILLAH, RELIEF FUND etc.)
072 792
205 Help us build a school!
The Because of SANZAF’s
commitment to helping the poor, we have partnered with this project to
help build a rural school of excellence,
Insha-Allah. Construction has already
begun on an environmentally-friendly building, creating employment for the
local community, and giving hope to the learners who are currently taught
outside, without desks, chairs or shade. Now we need your help!
Click here to find out about the SANZAF Bulungula Incubator School Fund Xenophobia activities test SANZAF's resolve
The attacks on foreign nationals and flood relief work, in addition to the usual programmes like Operation Winter Warmth has placed new demands on SANZAF’s resources and its focus on core as opposed to auxiliary activities.
Youngsfield Military Base
SANZAF was tasked with the responsibilty of feeding over 200 Muslims. During the month of Ramadaan SANZAF provided both Iftaar and Suhoor meals on a daily basis. Sunday 21 September 2008 saw a special Iftaar treat arranged for these victims of xenophobia. A similar treat was afforded those accomodated at Youngsfield Military Base two weeks earlier. SANZAF Stamper Damper (Disaster Relief)
SANZAF responds to disasters such as fires and floods in order to support those worst affected by these conditions. The relief aid includes food, clothing and blankets, and in some cases building materials to reconstruct dwellings. Additional support services include conventional as well as spiritual counselling for loss in such cases.
Providing humanitarian aid across a broad spectrum of the Western Cape for the past 34 years has been a challenging and daunting task for SANZAF. The experience gained as well as the public support has allowed the organization to develop an infrastructure to be able to provide this public service. In recognition of its services SANZAF has been recognized by the Department of Social Services as a full-time legitimate service provider to the Disaster Management of the City of Cape Town. Educational & Empowerment Assistance
Skills Development Project
At least 30% of SANZAF’s annual income is allocated to empowerment, development, educational funding and skills training programmes with the aim of helping recipients to become self-sufficient. Food Fair with a touch of health
Friday, 25 and Saturday, 26 April 2008 Ensuring sufficient funding for sustainable projects and programmes is always a priority/ concern for non-profitable organizations such as SANZAF. Fundraising is indeed an art which should extract maximum benefit, both for the donor and especially the recipient. In this instance SANZAF being the recipient and the public supporters being the donors. In true style SANZAF had its Food and Health Fair at the premises of the Darul-Islamic High School aimed at raising funds for the Manenberg centre which is earmarked for welfare activities in the Manenberg area and surrounding townships. Operation Winter Warmth
Operation Qurbani
Rural poverty in Malawi and Mozambique is deeply entrenched and a major obstacle to their development and growth. They are dependent on foreign aid to shore up their weak economies and overcome food shortages. Apart from the compelling socio-economic reasons given, the cost of Qurbáni to the donor in Malawi and Mozambique is significantly less than that paid by donors in South Africa.
This cost-effective alternative makes it possible for many more South African Muslims to benefit from the spiritual value of Qurbáni. Da'wah & Literacy Programmes
SANZAF’s Da’wah and Literacy programmes elevate the poor and needy at a time when they are most likely to become despondent and lacking in confidence to become self-sufficient. A decline in socio-economic well being is tyically associated with a concomitant decline in spiritual health. Due to the socio-economic situation and lack of employment opportunities the decline in spirituality has reached critical levels. SANZAF’s Da’wah and Qur’án Literacy programmes show that people who are spiritually uplifted, cope better with their problems and have confidence of a better future. Outreach Programmes
Over three decades of involvement on a community level, SANZAF was compelled to develop a blueprint to reach out and empower communities with the emphasis on children, the aged and families in need of social reconstructive services. Our outreach programmes strive for an infrastructure that would enable SANZAF and other organizations to implement various sustainable projects in areas historically deprived and neglected. Feeding Schemes
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NPO: 007-160 | PBO: 930001714 |
SANZAF has an Education and Empowerment
Fund to assist needy and deserving students with sustained support over an
entire academic programme. To date SANZAF has supported thousands of
students in diverse fields and in a variety of institutions both
nationally and internationally. These graduates have been empowered to
support not only their own families, but also to make a meaningful
contribution to the broader society.
SANZAF does not provide hand-outs
without investigation of legitimate needs and accountability to the donor.
Financial and material assistance may meet the immediate needs of the
destitute, but it may also cause the recipient to become dependent on
charity. This is why SANZAF involves recipients in development and
empowerment programmes. 
In addition to Qurbani done
locally, SANZAF reaches out to some of the poorest communities in Southern
Africa, namely that of Malawi and Mozambique. A
This is an area of grave concern.
Nutritional deficiencies have affected our communities causing the
current socio-economic inherent problems beyond the border of the
Western Cape. SANZAF’s programmes, since inception, has included the
support of community feeding schemes and the distribution of essential
foods to destitute and needy families.