About Muslim Hands

"Indeed, the men who practice charity and the women who practice charity ... it will be multiplied for them, and they will have a noble reward."

(Qur'an 57:18)

  • 30 Ernest Road, Rylands, 7764, Cape Town
  • 021 633 6413
  • [email protected]
  • NPO: 294-522 / PBO: 930075547

United For the Needy

Muslim Hands South Africa is an international aid agency and NGO established in South Africa in 1996. It is affiliated to Muslim Hands established in 1993 in Nottingham (UK) as a response to the devastation of the Bosnian war. It grew from this grass roots movement and since these first efforts, we have responded to countless more emergencies, as well as establishing long term projects such as schools, healthcare clinics and livelihood programmes worldwide.

 

We work closely with our partners and offices on the ground, therefore are able to distribute aid in an effective, efficient and transparent manner and make an impact on the communities we work with.

We are passionate about working beyond the provision of immediate relief, towards supporting communities over the long-term and are dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty around the world.

Our Values

At Muslim Hands we are guided by the values of Islam that inform our operations from fundraising to program implementation. Our 3 core values are:

Sincerity (Ikhlas)

We act with pure intentions and honesty. Our work is rooted in faith and integrity.

Accountability (Amanah)

We are responsible stewards of trust and resources. Transparency guides every decision.

Compassion (Rahmah)

We serve with empathy and dignity and people are always at the heart of our work.


Our Vision & Mission

Our vision is to support vulnerable communities through emergency and long-term relief. Provide immediate relief in times of crisis and support long-term sustainable development projects that tackle the root causes of poverty.

Our mission is to alleviate human suffering and eradicate the root causes of poverty so vulnerable communities are equipped with the tools they need to achieve long-term success.

Our History

Muslim Hands ZA

Established in 1996, Muslim Hands SA NPC is an aid agency and NGO aiming to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. It is a branch of Muslim Hands UK established in 1993 in Nottingham.