UK registered charities provide a level of assurance that your donations will reach the recipients in Pakistan. They may also offer additional services like tax receipts. There are several organizations working in Pakistan. One of them is KORT which is based in the UK and offers a 100% donation policy which allows all donations to go to the field work of helping the poor in Pakistan.
In Pakistan the situation in early 2026 is dire. Millions of families cannot afford to eat properly. Over 7.5 million people in Pakistan are in need of food. Among these, 1.25 million are in emergency conditions. Therefore, the immediate priorities should be food security and long term sustainable development.
There are various ways to donate in Pakistan. The following are some of the high impact options:
Ramadan is coming soon. It would be helpful to provide food for families during this time when the need is the greatest. Families in extreme poverty could use a food basket to help feed their families during the holy month of Ramadan. A single food basket is estimated to be around $55 and will cover the food needs of a family of five for the duration of the holy month of Ramadan.
A large number of people in Pakistan do not have access to clean drinking water. A number of water filtration plants can be funded in order to provide a safe source of water to a number of families. Once completed, the water filtration plant will continue to provide clean drinking water to families for years to come. This type of project is called Sadaqah Jariyah because the reward for the act of giving continues for years after the initial act of giving.
Orphan sponsorship programs are among the most impactful types of donations. In many parts of Pakistan, there are children who have lost their parents and are at a high risk of being exploited and forced into child labor. By sponsoring a child, you will be providing them with a safe place to live, education, clothing, shoes, medical care, and a wide range of other benefits. Sponsorship of a child is usually provided through a monthly or annual sponsorship program.
When considering making a donation, the ethical considerations are important. When choosing a charity to donate to, consider how well the charity communicates about how your money is spent. If a charity is transparent about how it spends its money, then it is likely that your donation will be used to help the people of Pakistan in a meaningful way.
Some of the most important characteristics of an ethical charity are:
Transparency – The charity should clearly communicate how your money is being used.
Accountability – The charity should be accountable to both the donors and the recipients.
Reliability – The charity should be reliable in terms of how it conducts itself in terms of managing its finances and communicating with its supporters.
Efficiency – The charity should be efficient in terms of how it uses its resources to achieve its mission.
In addition to addressing the immediate needs of the people of Pakistan, there are a number of longer term development and empowerment programs that are underway in Pakistan.
These programs include:
Supporting widow housing programs, which provide safe housing for widowed women.
Supporting medical care programs, which provide free medical care to families in remote areas of Pakistan.
Providing livelihood support programs, which provide tools and training to families so that they can become self sufficient.
These are just a few examples of the longer term development and empowerment programs that are underway in Pakistan. There are many other programs available, and a variety of ways to get involved with an Islamic charity organization.
A: Both are valuable depending on the area. During the lean season in remote areas, food is preferable as the markets fluctuate wildly and supplies are low. In urban areas, cash is preferred as it allows families to purchase what they need and helps keep the local economy strong.
A: Through KORT, you can provide for an orphan’s housing, education, and health care for a reasonable monthly or yearly fee. See our website for the latest fees.
A: Reputable charities provide updates regularly. KORT provides an annual report for each sponsored orphan, as well as completion reports (with location and photo) for each water filtration project and home build.
A: As of Feb 2026, the most urgent need is food for the 1.25 million people in Pakistan in the “Emergency” phase of hunger. Providing Ramadan food packs and financial support to families that are struggling is the top priority for March.
