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Zakat Fund Initiative for Women and Child Victims of Violence
Type of Measure
Services > Social services > Longer term support Education Employment Housing and Financial
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Brief Description
The Center for Islamic Studies, Women and Development (PSIPP) at the Ahmad Dahlan Institute of Technology and Business Jakarta has mobilized zakat funds to support women and child victims of violence, in regions such as Kupang and Maluku. This initiative utilizes various forms of zakat, including cash waqf, to provide economic empowerment for women who are the primary providers for their families.
Source of Information
Experiencing Violence?