Helping Hand for Relief and Development
Independently reviewed by HalalWallet · Last reviewed June 2026
100% reaches the charity
Should you give your Zakat to Helping Hand for Relief and Development?
Helping Hand for Relief and Development scores 1/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. International humanitarian organization operating in 50+ countries. Self-described international arm of ICNA (ICNA Relief covers the US).
About Helping Hand for Relief and Development
Founded in 2005 (IRS-recognized since 1999), Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) is an international humanitarian organization operating in 50+ countries — including Pakistan, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Bangladesh, Somalia, and Kenya — on roughly $89M in annual revenue, and describes itself as the international arm of ICNA. Donors should be aware of disclosed concerns: HHRD has faced congressional scrutiny over alleged ties to a Pakistan-based partner organization, and its most recent Form 990 reports Schedule L conflict-of-interest transactions. We surface these transparently; review its public statements and latest filing before giving.
Where they work: Pakistan, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Bangladesh, Somalia, Kenya
Causes & programs
Zakat policy
Accepts Zakat
Accepts Zakat for eligible programs.
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HalalWallet editorial note
Entity confirmed against IRS / ProPublica records (EIN 31-1628040). We retain a caution flag: HHRD has faced congressional scrutiny over alleged ties to a Pakistan-based partner organization, and its Dec-2024 Form 990 reports Schedule L conflict-of-interest transactions. Review the organization's public statements and latest Form 990 before giving.
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