Where everyone has safety, serenity and strength.
This Ramadan, we invite you to help us carry Allah's light forward, ensuring that His mercy reaches families experiencing hardship.
We are always working to bring you new, engaging and informative events. Browse our events calendar to find a Sakeenah event in your city!
We believe that every penny of Zakat received should go to Zakat-eligible recipients.
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Providing a safe space to those fleeing violence, homelessness or poverty
Providing a dignified grocery store experience to those facing food insecurity
Helping children and youth navigate challenges through mentorship and specialized care
Supporting survivors through awareness, prevention, and intervention
Working remotely to assist our clients no matter their circumstances
Providing in-person and remote therapy programs for many mental health concerns
Providing 24/7 support for women and children fleeing domestic violence
100% of your zakat goes towards eligible programming
Proceeds from our collection will fund Sakeenah Canada’s Programs & Services - in aid of women and children fleeing domestic violence.
100% of your Zakat goes to women, children, and families in our own communities. We believe that every penny of Zakat received should go to Zakat-eligible recipients.
“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth…” (Surah An-Nur 24:35) Maryam noticed the lantern first. It hung near the living room bay window, its soft glow catching her young son Ibrahim’s attention before hers. He tugged at her sleeve, eyes bright. “Mama, look… Ramadan lights.” Weeks earlier, they had arrived at one…
Every night, thousands of women and children in Canada face homelessness, poverty, and trauma. We are on a mission to change that.
While Sakeenah functions at a national level, our head office and The People’s Market operate out of land that is part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Nations.
Sakeenah believes that while a land acknowledgement is the first step, we also understand that land acknowledgements alone are not sufficient to redress the harm caused by centuries of land theft, forced displacement and ongoing acts of settler colonialism. We recognize that this work is ongoing and complex, and we are dedicated to doing our part to create a better future for all.
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