Self-reliance Project with Zakat Funds
Through the Self-Reliance Project, the Universal Foundation provides much-needed technical training and materials to the poor. The purpose of this project is to make unemployed and unskilled men and women self-reliant by providing financial assistance and necessary materials through technical training (separately) to enhance their skills.
The importance of earning halal food is immense. In the Holy Qur’an, Allah says, ‘After the prayer is over, disperse in the land and seek the bounty of Allah; And remember Allah much, perhaps you may be successful. '(Surah Jumu'ah: verse 10)
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, ‘No one ever eats better food than the food he has earned.’ (Saheeh Bukhari, 2072)
They are given technical training to help the poor in their search for halal food. In addition to acquiring skills through training, at the same time they are taught the basic tenets and rules of Islam through famous Islamic scholars so that they can acquire basic knowledge of the religion and become principled and faithful citizens. So that they can be financially self-sufficient, as well as the true servants of Allah and simultaneously live their life abiding by the rules and ethics of Islam.
We think that providing training, money and materials is not enough for many to become self-sufficient. To this end, we regularly supervise, follow up, and provide necessary advice to those trained, financially supported and material-assisted people by the Foundation. In this way we play a role in creating a skilled and ethically developed working population.
The following programs have been implemented under the Self-reliance Project:
Distribution of rickshaws, vans, cows, goats, grocery items, fishing nets, boats, etc., to economically disadvantaged individuals in 64 districts, benefiting 3,077 people. In 2023, 2,000 rickshaws have already been distributed.
