Human Concern International
Independently reviewed by HalalWallet · Last reviewed July 2026
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Should you give your Zakat to Human Concern International?
Human Concern International scores 3/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. Founded in 1980 as Canada's first Muslim relief organization, HCI works 'from crisis to sustainability' — responding to emergencies and building long-term community resilience.
About Human Concern International
Human Concern International (Ottawa, ON) is the oldest Muslim international relief charity in Canada, founded in 1980 and CRA-registered since 1983. Over 45 years it has delivered millions in aid and sponsored thousands of orphans. Charity Intelligence Canada rates HCI 4/5 stars. It publishes a dedicated Zakat page covering nisab and the eight eligible categories, and files annual T3010 returns with the CRA.
Where they work: International relief and development programs across multiple regions, coordinated from Ottawa
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Zakat policy
Published Zakat guidance
Publishes a dedicated Zakat page explaining eligibility (nisab) and the eight Quranic categories. Source: humanconcern.org/campaign/zakat
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