Make a Difference This July: Help a Child Thrive
Every July, the United States marks National Make a Difference to a Child Month. A reminder that even one act of compassion can shape a child's future.
At Muslim Hands USA, we believe that your kindness here can uplift children far beyond, especially orphans living in some of the world's most vulnerable communities.
This month, your charity can become a turning point for a child who's waiting for safety, love, and the chance to grow with dignity. And it all begins with one decision: to sponsor an orphan.
What Is National Make a Difference to a Child Month and Why Does It Matter?
Observed throughout July, National Make a Difference to a Child Month encourages adults to take intentional steps to support children in need, through mentoring, volunteering, or charitable giving.
These values are deeply Islamic: protect the vulnerable, uplift the young, and ensure that no child is left without care.
In a world where millions of children grow up without one or both parents, the need for long-term support is urgent. Sponsorship gives a child more than survival, it offers direction, protection, and the comfort of being remembered.
Why U.S. Donors Sponsor Orphans in Countries Like Yemen, Pakistan, and Mali
Many donors wonder, Why sponsor children overseas when there's need here at home? It's a fair question.
The truth is children in countries like Yemen or Niger are often facing extreme poverty, strife, famine, and a total collapse of local infrastructure. With little to no safety nets in place, an orphan in these regions may lack not only food and schooling but even the basic security of knowing where they'll sleep tonight.
Your sponsorship, even from thousands of miles away, can make a difference. It can send a child to school, keep them clothed and fed, and ensure they have someone to care for them every single day. When you sponsor Muslim Hands USA, your support is targeted to the countries where the need is most urgent, guided by ethical local partnerships.
What Does Orphan Sponsorship Through Muslim Hands USA Actually Provide?
This isn't a donation; it's a relationship. What does the $45 a month orphan sponsorship with Muslim Hands USA cover key:
- Daily meals and nutrition
- Tuition, uniforms, and learning materials
- Medical check-ups and emotional well-being
- Safe housing or community-based guardianship
Our program goes beyond meeting basic needs. We aim to empower each child to succeed in their own environment, guided by faith and surrounded by care.
Your donation supports systems that uphold not just the physical well-being of a child but their dignity and potential.
Can I Sponsor an Orphan Using Zakat or Sadaqah?
Yes, According to Islamic principles, Zakat can be used to support orphans, especially those who are poor, displaced, or without family income. Muslim Hands ensures your Zakat is distributed in full compliance with Shariah guidelines.
If you're giving Sadaqah, your contribution brings ongoing reward and serves as a lifeline for children who have no one else to turn to.
Sponsorship is one of the most direct ways to fulfill the Quranic call to care for orphans:
"They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend. Say, 'Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans...'"
[Surah Al-Baqarah 2:215]
Whether your intention is Zakat, Sadaqah, or a general act of kindness, this form of giving is deeply meaningful and spiritually rewarding.
Why Sponsor an Orphan With Muslim Hands USA?
Trust matters, especially when your donation is meant to support a vulnerable child. At Muslim Hands USA, we've been partnering with local teams to ensure that your support is ethical, effective, and direct.
What makes our program unique?
- 100% of sponsorship funds go toward the child's care.
- We prioritize dignity, not dependency. Children remain rooted in their communities and are cared for by extended families or community guardians.
- We build long-term relationships. You'll receive updates and, in some programs, letters or photos that help you feel connected to the life you're supporting.
How to Sponsor an Orphan and Make a Lasting Difference
Taking the first step is simple. With Muslim Hands USA, you can sponsor an orphan for as little as $45 a month. You'll choose a country, or let us direct your donation where the need is greatest. Either way, your sponsorship becomes a source of healing and hope.
One Act of Giving, A Lifetime of Change
This July, during National, Make a Difference to a Child Month, you have the power to reach across the world and touch a life.
A child who's never known stability might, because of you, wake up to the warmth of food, the excitement of school, and the quiet peace of knowing someone cares.
Let this be the month you say yes to mercy, to action, and to make a difference that truly lasts.
