OBHIZATRIK Foundation’s Emergency Response program has been a cornerstone of its efforts to provide disaster relief and emergency preparedness. Over the past 13 years, the foundation has aided over 1 cr people, demonstrating its significant role in disaster management. OBHIZATRIK Foundation recognizes the utmost significance of prompt and efficient action in times of crisis. Our steadfast volunteer network demonstrates unwavering commitment by swiftly mobilizing across Bangladesh to provide immediate assistance and support during emergencies, including natural disasters and other critical situations. From responding to devastating floods and cyclones to aiding in the aftermath of tragic events such as the Rana Plaza catastrophe, Turkey and Nepal earthquakes, and the Covid-19 pandemic, our dedicated volunteers serve on the frontlines, ensuring a rapid and coordinated response. In 2024, OBHIZATRIK provided relief to 9,58,716 during the flash flood, served 23,700 with healthcare, and rebuilt 300 house for underprivileged people who lost their homes in the flood as part of its rehabilitation efforts.
The foundation’s ability to mobilize resources and provide timely assistance during crises is a testament to its dedication to community resilience. By addressing immediate needs and supporting long-term recovery, OBHIZATRIK Foundation ensures that affected communities can rebuild and thrive after disasters.
This Ramadan, let’s come together to brighten the lives of the underprivileged by ensuring they have healthy meals during the holy month. Your donation can make a meaningful impact on individuals and families facing economic hardships.
Many in our community struggle to afford a proper iftar meal. Your support can help us to organize iftar distribution programs, providing wholesome meals to those who need it the most. Let’s ensure that no one goes to bed hungry during this sacred month.
If a child is orphan & poor then it makes them eligible for zakat and zakat amount may be given to such a child. Further if this child is doing Hifz Quran or receiving religious education then the zakat giver shall get the reward of propagating Islam and protecting religion as well. Zakat giver may choose to give Zakat to Orphans in Need during Ramadan, or can give it at any other stage of the year and it will be gratefully received and used to provide provisions for orphaned children.
Many orphan kids in our society are deprived of getting basic education because they don’t have parents who can pay for their school fees. Your zakat money can help an orphan kid to fulfill their dream to become an educated person.
There are so many people suffering from serious illnesses in our society who are burdened by the overwhelming treatment costs. The treatment cost becomes a luxury when they can barely put food on their plate. Your zakat money can change these helpless lives.
The treatment money will be spent on small or big operation purposes, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, kidney dialysis etc.
Zakat money can be donated to demolish poverty and ensure a maintainable life for the disadvantaged and destitute people by creating a source of sustainable income. The livelihood projects are as such–rickshaw, sewing machine, stall, cow, goat and many more. This can be selected based on the beneficiary’s needs and experience.
Zakat money can be distributed in whose income has fallen below a level sufficient to sustain his or her living needs and pay off one’s debt accumulated without extravagance qualifies as debt-ridden. Valid reasons for borrowing and debt accrual include: Essential needs of one’s family, debt during daughter’s marriage, medical bills, during building or buying a home for personal residence, natural disaster or accident that destroys one’s assets.