SANZAF Western Cape also coordinates the country's

largest Operation Fitrah Campaign, which is conducted in

collaboration with various masajid. SANZAF hosts annual

ceremonial fitrah hamper packing ceremonies were scores

of volunteers gather to assist in the packing of around 16

500 hampers, which are distributed to families in need

before the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Education Empowers The UmmahInvesting in Islamic Studies

SANZAF Western Cape invests in international and local

Islamic Studies students as well as emerging imams.

As part of the SEED Bursary Programme, SANZAF offers

bursaries to students at various Islamic institutions,

including the Islamic Peace College of South Africa (IPSA)

and Madrasatu Ahlil Quraan.

“I come from a family where we don't have money to send

children to study. This bursary has given me hope that I can

become someone,” says Maghmoodah, 20, a student at

IPSA.

“My studies have changed me and made me a better

person as I have come to understand Islam better,” says

Faldeelah, 20, an Islamic studies student from Mitchells

Plain.

Beneficiaries Developed Through Skills Programme

SANZAF Western Cape's caseworkers seek to maintain the

dignity of its beneficiaries by offering a holistic assessment

to establish what can be done to benefit and sustain a

family in the long term.

It is with this in mind that SANZAF offers skills development

programmes in partnership with various institutions.

In the past year, many beneficiaries who have graduated

from SANZAF's skills development programmes have

managed to find employment in various positions ranging

from call-centre consultants to paralegal service providers

to panel-beaters.

“We are exceptionally blessed and fortunate that SANZAF

has given us the opportunities to better our lives. Your

assistance has made a huge difference not only in our lives,

but also to that of our families,” says Mymoena, a graduate

of the SANZAF-sponsored CAD Computer Training Course

in the Western Cape.

Fundraising And Zakah Consultation

SANZAF Western Cape hosts various fundraising

initiatives throughout the year including the ever popular

Annual Bazaar. This year, the Annual Bazaar was held at

Spine Road High School and saw the introduction of

many new forms of entertainment including a Kiddies

Corner, Fear Factor competition and a kiddies talent

show.

The region also offers Zakah consultation sessions at

some of its offices where an established team of learned

scholars and advisors are able to provide the public with

effective one- on-one Zakah consultation sessions.

The scholars, who have been assisting members of the

public for many years, offer quality advice and treat every

consultation confidentially.

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