Dawah:
The act of conveying the message of Islam, is crucial in Islam as it aligns with the belief that spreading the knowledge of God's guidance is a fundamental responsibility for Muslims. Through Dawah, Muslims aim to share the principles of Islam, promote understanding, and invite others to embrace the faith, contributing to the broader Islamic mission of fostering spiritual growth and unity among humanity. SANZAF East London’s Revert Program facilitates the joining of Islam, sponsors the Islamic education of reverts and provides mentoring and moral support including coordinating Islamic classes in the respective areas. In addition, the office helps with the upskilling of muslimah’s to be productive within the communities such as Ghusl classes etc.
Skills Development:
Skills development is integral to empowering individuals by enhancing their employability and fostering economic independence. By providing training and education in various fields, SANZAF equips people with the tools needed to secure sustainable livelihoods, breaking the cycle of poverty and contributing to overall community development.
SANZAF East London contributes to this through providing Sewing Classes to those in need. The program is specifically designed to empower the illiterate within the community with the purpose to restore their dignity and self worth as this enables them to work towards self-sustainability.
Food Security:
SANZAF has consistently dedicated itself to combating food insecurity through a variety of interconnected programs designed to improve and empower communities across South Africa. Among these endeavours is the commitment to addressing the essential requirement for nutrition and alleviating hunger among the most disadvantaged.
SANZAF EL coordinates monthly activities such as :
Soup Kitchen - SANZAF provides sponsored Madaris and Soup Kitchens around East London with ingredients to produce meals for the children in the areas that they are in.
Monthly Food Hampers – Monthly distribution of food hampers to disadvantaged families
School Nutrition Program Support – Bulk Soup mix supplies are provided yearly to the schools feeding program while loaves of bread are delivered daily benefitting hundreds of scholars.
Mdantsane Agri CO-OP Support – Sponsors sourced to support agricultural Co- op’s within the Mdanstane area and supplies of equipment to maintain the gardens and ongoing mentoring .
Madressa:
Supporting local Madaris is important as they contribute to the preservation of cultural and spiritual heritage, fostering a sense of community and shared identity among believers. These initiatives often facilitate the upkeep of religious institutions and support the students who are often from disadvantaged areas. SANZAF East London achieves this by sponsoring meals and student fees to local students in Madaris.
