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Dar Al AyetamCharity Foundation
+234 907 738 8588daralayetamcharityfoundation@gmail.com

Shop 1 & 2, Gurana Street, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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CAC Incorporated Trustee · IT 154294

Mothers and children gathered at a Dar Al Ayetam community event in Nigeria
Faith-led humanitarian work · Nigeria

دار الأيتام

A house of hope for every orphan and widow.

We serve Islamic communities in Nigeria by supporting orphans, widows and struggling families with dignity, compassion and accountability — so that every gift reaches those who need it most.

CAC IT 154294Zakat · Sadaqah · WaqfBorno & Abuja
Founded & CAC registered
2020
Core programmes
6
States served — Borno & FCT
2
Incorporated Trustee
IT 154294
A Dar Al Ayetam volunteer sharing a food parcel with a child
Children raising their hands in a classroom in Nigeria

Serving since

2020

Who we are

Faith in action. Dignity in every detail.

Dar Al Ayetam Charity Foundation is a faith-based, non-profit organisation established in 2020 to improve the lives of orphans, widows, vulnerable families and underserved communities across Nigeria.

Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as an Incorporated Trustee, we work primarily in Borno State and the Federal Capital Territory, guided by the Islamic principles of mercy, justice and generosity.

  • CAC-registered Incorporated Trustee — IT 154294
  • Rooted in Borno and Abuja communities
  • Zakat, Sadaqah, Waqf and general charity accepted
A legacy in the making

An Islamic centre for the less privileged.

A purpose-built campus in Maiduguri, Borno State, designed to serve orphans, widows and underprivileged children for generations to come.

MosqueMulti-storey classroomsAccommodationAdministrative blockSanitation facilities

Designed June 2021

Architectural plans developed under the guidance of Arc. M. K. Abubakar. Zakat, Sadaqah and Waqf gifts will help turn these plans into a thriving centre of education, worship and community care.

Accommodation block, 3D view — proposed Islamic Centre in Maiduguri
Proposed

Architectural rendering · Arc. M. K. Abubakar

How we work

Close to the ground. Accountable at every step.

Good intentions are not enough. Our approach is practical, personal and rooted in the communities we serve.

01

Listen first

We meet families where they are, hear their needs and treat every person with dignity.

02

Assess with care

We verify needs with local knowledge so support reaches the households that need it most.

03

Deliver practically

From food and school fees to business capital, we provide support that changes daily life.

04

Report honestly

We keep records, welcome questions and remain accountable to donors and beneficiaries alike.

Voices

Stories of dignity restored.

The measure of our work is not a number. It is the relief in a mother’s eyes and the confidence of a child who knows someone cares.

“Through this foundation, my children receive school fees, meals, and Islamic guidance. Their support has lightened our burden and strengthened our faith.”
ZUZainab UmarBeneficiary
“As a donor, I see reports on how every naira helps orphans and widows. Their transparency gives me confidence to keep giving.”
AKAbdul KareemDonor
“When my husband died, they visited our home, assessed our needs, and supported us with food, rent, and small business capital.”
MAMaryam AliWidow
From the field

Moments that remind us why we serve.

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Mothers and children gathered at a community relief event
Community
Volunteers handing a food parcel to a mother
Relief
Children reaching out at a Dar Al Ayetam community event
Community
Food bags being prepared for distribution
Relief
An elderly woman receiving a food parcel from a volunteer
Relief
Women and children gathered for a support event
Community
Food staples being loaded into a vehicle for distribution
Relief
Aid being distributed beside shelters
Community

صدقة جارية

Your charity can become someone’s turning point.

Every gift — Zakat, Sadaqah, Waqf or general charity — is handled with care and directed to orphans, widows and families who need it most.

“Whoever relieves a believer’s distress in this world, Allah will relieve his distress on the Day of Resurrection.”Sahih Muslim

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  • Zakat, Sadaqah, Waqf & general charity
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Registered with the CAC

Incorporated Trustee · IT 154294