Zakat Foundation™ Philippines is a non-profit organization that works towards the alleviation of poverty and the promotion of sustainable development in the Philippines. The organization provides various services, including emergency relief, healthcare, education, and livelihood programs, to those in need. In this article, we will review Zakat Foundation™ Philippines' Annual Report for the year 2014, which provides an overview of the organization's achievements and progress towards its goals during that year.
The report starts with an introduction to the organization's mission, vision, and values. The mission of Zakat Foundation™ Philippines is to empower communities by providing sustainable solutions to poverty, while its vision is to create a society where everyone has access to basic needs and opportunities for development. The organization's values include compassion, justice, excellence, transparency, and accountability.
The report then goes on to provide an overview of the organization's activities during the year 2014. In terms of emergency relief, Zakat Foundation™ Philippines provided assistance to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines in November 2013. The organization distributed relief goods, including food, shelter, and hygiene kits, to affected communities in Leyte, Samar, and other provinces. In addition, Zakat Foundation™ Philippines provided medical assistance to those affected by the typhoon, with a mobile medical team visiting various areas to provide medical consultations and basic medicines.
The organization also implemented several health programs during the year. These included the provision of clean water to communities in need, the conduct of medical missions in various areas, and the distribution of medicines and medical supplies to health centers and hospitals. Zakat Foundation™ Philippines also conducted training programs for health workers, aiming to improve the quality of healthcare services in underserved areas.
In terms of education, Zakat Foundation™ Philippines provided support to schools and students in various ways. The organization distributed school supplies and uniforms to students in need, provided scholarships to deserving students, and conducted teacher training programs to improve the quality of education in schools. The organization also established a learning center in Lanao del Sur, which provided basic education to children affected by the conflict in Mindanao.
In addition to these programs, Zakat Foundation™ Philippines implemented livelihood programs during the year, aiming to provide sustainable income sources to communities in need. These programs included the provision of seed capital to start small businesses, the conduct of vocational training programs, and the establishment of cooperatives to promote collective entrepreneurship.
The report also provides a financial overview of the organization's activities during the year. Zakat Foundation™ Philippines received a total of Php 31,511,567 in donations during 2014. Of this amount, 55% was used for emergency relief programs, 16% for health programs, 15% for education programs, and 14% for livelihood programs. The organization also spent 5% of its budget on administrative expenses and 5% on fundraising.
Finally, the report provides an assessment of the organization's impact during the year. Zakat Foundation™ Philippines' programs in 2014 directly benefited over 50,000 individuals and indirectly benefited many more. The organization's emergency relief programs provided assistance to over 10,000 families affected by Typhoon Haiyan, while its health programs provided medical assistance to over 7,000 individuals. The education programs of the organization provided support to over 7,500 students and 500 teachers, while its livelihood programs helped over 4,500 individuals establish sustainable income sources.
In conclusion, Zakat Foundation™ Philippines' Annual Report for the year 2014 provides a comprehensive overview of the organization's activities and achievements during that year. The report demonstrates the organization's commitment to its mission and values and highlights the impact of its programs on the lives of those in need. The report also provides transparency and accountability
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