Life for Relief and Development
Independently reviewed by HalalWallet · Last reviewed June 2026
100% reaches the charity
Should you give your Zakat to Life for Relief and Development?
Life for Relief and Development scores 2/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. Founded by Arab American professionals after the 1991 Gulf War. Largest US-founded Arab American humanitarian org. UN ECOSOC Consultative Status.
About Life for Relief and Development
Founded in 1992, Life for Relief and Development is one of the largest US-founded Arab American humanitarian organizations, with roughly $39M in annual revenue and UN ECOSOC consultative status — a meaningful mark of independent international standing. It works across Iraq, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sub-Saharan Africa on emergency relief, healthcare, clean water, education, and orphan care.
Where they work: Iraq, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sub-Saharan Africa
Causes & programs
Zakat policy
Accepts Zakat
Accepts and distributes Zakat to eligible recipients.
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