The South African National Zakáh Fund (SANZAF) popularly known as the Zakáh Fund is the single largest institution of its kind with 32 offices and branches spread around the country. As an independent faith based welfare institution it is committed to the economic, educational, spiritual and social upliftment of the destitute. SANZAF’s core activity is the administration for the collection and distribution of Zakah, Fitrah, Fidiyah and all other forms of Sadaqaat. SANZAF’s Welfare Projects are designed to assist needy families and individuals with their short term poverty alleviation requirements as well as their long term educational and developmental needs in order to assist them in becoming financially self-sufficient.