The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs confirmed that the Zakat Fund has been supporting poor families through a house renovation and maintenance project, aimed at providing safe housing and a dignified life.
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The Director-General of the Zakat Fund stated that cases in need are studied, and a budget is allocated for the repair of homes, including building, electricity, or water works.
In a press statement, Samirat added that the project depends on the donations of zakat payers and philanthropists, reflecting the spirit of community solidarity and contributing to achieving social justice.
He clarified that the Zakat Fund has a permanent program for the maintenance and renovation of homes for needy families, implemented in all Jordanian governorates. The program aims to improve living conditions through social field studies to identify homes in need of renovation or maintenance.
Regarding the criteria for selecting beneficiary families, Samirat pointed out that the Zakat Fund relies on precise criteria to ensure that support reaches those who need it most.
These criteria include that the beneficiary must be a Jordanian citizen with a national ID, the family income should not exceed 400 dinars, the land and building must be in the beneficiary’s name with a separate title deed, and the building should be a ground floor or independent unit.
As for the application process, Samirat explained that families wishing to benefit from renovation or maintenance services can visit the Zakat Fund in the relevant Awqaf Directorate and submit a formal request. A desk study is then conducted to ensure that the conditions are met, followed by a field visit by the technical committee to assess the necessary maintenance works. Recommendations are then submitted to the Zakat Fund’s Board of Directors for approval and further procedures.
Regarding funding sources, he clarified that renovation projects are fully funded from the donations in the Zakat Fund, and no endowment funds are used for these projects.
The Director-General of the Zakat Fund noted that since the beginning of the year, 15 homes have been renovated, and emphasized that the fund has a clear vision for expanding these projects to cover all regions of the Kingdom.
Samirat pointed out that one of the main challenges facing the implementation of these projects is the lack of funding. This challenge is being addressed through cooperation with companies and institutions in the private sector, in addition to zakat payers, philanthropists, and donors, to enhance the ability to expand the renovation and maintenance projects.
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