Ramadan Reflections & WHAF Updates

As we enter the blessed month of Ramadan, a time of reflection, justice, and renewed commitment to service, WHAF continues advancing its work across two key pillars: strengthening global zakat dialogue and facilitating civil society consultations in Syria.

These efforts reflect our shared responsibility to nurture ethical humanitarian frameworks while empowering communities to shape their own recovery and futures.

Zakat: Launch of Zakat Insights & Co-Learning Series

WHAF has launched Zakat Insights, a new monthly newsletter dedicated to exploring zakat, social justice, and the evolving global systems that shape its administration.

Our first issue highlights recent international conversations on zakat, from Indonesia to Bangladesh and beyond and introduces a new WHAF-facilitated Zakat and Justice Co-Learning Series. This series brings together practitioners, scholars, and institutional leaders to rethink the international governance and practice of zakat.

We kickstarted the series with a focused session on “Zakat for Women’s Empowerment and Justice.” The session convened an all-female group of participants who spoke candidly about women’s lived experiences within zakat administration. The discussion underscored both the rarity of women’s leadership in this space and the urgent need for more intentional, honest platforms for these conversations.

Our next co-learning session will take place on 27 February on the theme:
“Zakat, Ramadan, and Sustainable Giving.” Please find here the full list of sessions and their titles/dates

We warmly invite practitioners and scholars to join the conversation and continue shaping a more just and thoughtful zakat ecosystem.

You can read the newsletter here (attached to the email)

Syria: Civil Society Consultations & Capacity Strengthening

In partnership with The Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies with have continued Phase Two of the Syrian Consultations, creating space for dialogue around the role of civil society in Syria’s recovery and future pathways.

The consultation sessions (in Arabic) can be watched here:

◉ Tartous Session



◉ Aleppo Session



◉ Idlib Session

In addition, WHAF delivered a lecture at the Damascus Book Fair titled:
“Enhancing the Role of Civil Society in the Recovery Phase in Syria.”

As part of our Syria engagement, we also delivered:

◉ Training Session with Rakaez Organization

◉ A youth-focused lecture at Asil Centre

These activities reflect WHAF’s commitment to strengthening civic leadership, empowering youth, and supporting structured recovery dialogue within Syria.

Read the report in English

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