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The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) and Awqaf SA are proud to present the International Zakah and Waqf Conference, a pioneering platform designed to advance dialogue, innovation and collaboration in the field of Islamic social finance.

Taking place at the Islamia College Auditorium, this landmark event will bring together a diverse gathering of national and international scholars, thought leaders, policymakers and practitioners. Together, they will explore how Zakah and Waqf can evolve from being seen as obligatory acts of worship into transformative tools for societal change.

The conference will examine critical areas such as:Zakah for Development & Restoring Dignity – Harnessing Zakah to uplift communities and restore human dignity.Zakah Empowerment Models & Legal Frameworks – Building scalable, Shariah-compliant structures for sustainable impact.Digital Tools, Fintech & Transparent Giving – Leveraging technology to ensure accessibility, efficiency and accountability.SROI & Impact Measurement – Embedding robust monitoring to track and communicate outcomes.Sustainable Waqf Projects & Infrastructure – Innovating for long-term community development.Cross-Sector Solutions & Public-Private Partnerships – Strengthening collaboration between Islamic NGOs, government and private sector.Inclusive Social Finance & Global Models – Learning from diverse approaches across the Muslim world.

This groundbreaking initiative is more than a conference, it is a call to action. By unlocking the potential of Zakah and Waqf, we seek to redefine Islamic social finance as a driver of equity, empowerment and sustainable transformation in society.