REAP IMMESURABLE REWARDS - SPONSOR A HIFZ ORPHAN TODAY!
The Qur’an is a source of limitless blessings, and what greater way to strengthen your bond with Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) than by sponsoring a Hifz orphan?
Right now, an estimated 153 million orphans around the world are struggling to survive—trapped in a cycle of hunger, exploitation, and disease. While we sleep in comfort, millions of children face each day alone, with no stability and no future - Subhan’Allah!
Your Hifz Orphan sponsorship does more than provide shelter, food, and care, it gives a vulnerable child the chance to memorise and live by the words of Allah (SWT). With your support, they will embark on a life-changing journey of faith, securing rewards for themselves and for you, for generations to come - Insha’Allah!
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.” [Bukhari]
For just £21 a month, this blessed form Sadaqah Jariyah can transform a child’s life and earn you endless rewards by combining two of Islam’s greatest rewards. Empower an orphan to become a Hafiz of the holy Qur’an today.
Shaheen's Story
At just 13 years old, Shaheen carries the weight of responsibility far beyond his years. As the eldest of seven siblings, he has faced unimaginable hardship in his short life so far. His father, a Doctor, was tragically killed in Afghanistan’s ongoing conflict, leaving Shaheen’s family struggling to survive.
With no other choice, Shaheen worked as a grocery store cleaner, scrubbing the floors after school and therefore sacrificing his childhood to help support his family. Education was a dream slipping away until your support changed everything.
Thanks to Penny Appeal's Hifz Orphan Sponsorship, Shaheen has been freed from the grip of poverty and now spends his days memorising the Holy Qur’an - Alhamdulillah! With renewed hope, he dreams of becoming a doctor like his father, using both his faith and knowledge to serve those in need.
"I will not be going to work anymore because of this support. Before this, I was always tired and couldn’t study properly. Now, I can focus on my lessons." – Shaheen
This is the power of your generosity. You didn’t just give Shaheen an education—you gave him the opportunity to strengthen his faith and in turn invested in yours.
Sponsor a Hifz orphan today and transform a life just like Shaheen's.
How does it work?
You will be allocated an orphan who will embark on their Qur’anic journey - Alhamdulillah! Your sponsorship will also ensure this vulnerable child is blessed with nutritious food, a loving home and all the other resources they need.
Your sponsored Hifz orphan will learn the stages of becoming a Hafiz of the Qur’an. Begining with Iqra (اقرأ) - reading, then mastering Tahfidh (تحفيظ) - memorisation, and finally Tajweed (تجويد) - the proper pronunciation and recitation.
You can make sure that a child who formally had nothing has all the equipment they need for their education and activities! Your sponsored Hifz Orphan will graduate from the programme having also learnt the mainstream curriculum, allowing them to thrive.
Finally, as your Hifz continues to practice Muraja'ah (مراجعة) - the act of revising the Qur’an, you will receive a feedback report so you can see first hand the incredible impact you have had on an orphan’s life.
Sponsoring a Hifz Orphan is more than just empowering a vulnerable child with the chance of a better life, it's one of the best forms of Sadaqah Jariyah, with limitless rewards on offer in this life and the next - Insha'Allah.
Every verse of the Qur'an that they memorise, every prayer they recite, and every inch of knowledge they acquire about the holy book offers continuous blessings and rewards for you and loved ones long after you're gone. After all, the Prophet said:
"When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah, knowledge from which benefit is gained, or a righteous child who prays for him." [Muslim]
Reap the rewards that the Qur'an holds and deepen your connection with Allah (SWT) all while providing for a vulnerable child by sponsoring a Hifz Orphan for just £21 a month.
Your Impact in Action!
9.2
TRILLION
Glasses of water
50
MILLION
Beneficiaries
49
MILLION
Meals
121
Thousand
Orphans Sponsored
This is the impact of your generosity. Together, we have provided food, water and vital support to those who need it most. Every donation, whether Sadaqah or Zakat, helps alleviate suffering and restore hope to communities facing unimaginable hardship.
We always aim to use your donation as intended. If that’s not possible, it will go to similar life-changing projects in the same country or a similar region. When you give to ‘where most needed’, your donation supports the world’s most vulnerable communities, based on expert guidance and our local partner insights. However you give, you can rest assured your donation is in the best hands!
How does my sponsored child benefit?
Your sponsored child benefits in many ways and for many years. Our project-based sponsorship scheme ensures that all of the needs of our orphans are met by bringing together the support of several sponsors. This means the donor community can share the collective reward of giving orphans quality care. Your sponsorship helps provide not only the Hifz classes, but a safe, loving home with a caring guardian, uniform, nutritious meals and healthcare. Learning how to read, memorise and recite with beautiful tajweed (rules of pronunciation) has many benefits in other areas of life as well, particularly in education. Children develop advanced memorisation skills which can help them become high achievers in other academic studies.
The commitment and patience required to become Hafiz are also positive qualities the children can take with them throughout life, and they are sure to gain a lot of respect for being Hafiz. At the end of the programme, they get additional support to continue in education or begin an apprenticeship. All of this adds up to a happy, healthy childhood, a route out of poverty and a much brighter future.
Can I choose which child to sponsor?
You can sponsor a Hifz Orphan in Asia or Africa – simply select from the drop-down box online or tell us when you call us or write to us. You may also choose whether to sponsor a boy or a girl. If you do not specify, we will select an orphan on your behalf depending on where there is the most desperate need currently. We try our best to meet your requests, but occasionally it's not possible however.
For how long do I have to commit to the sponsorship?
Our Hifz Orphan scheme is set up as a three-to-six year programme to enable us to give orphans a comprehensive Islamic education and a strong chance of building a brighter future. New students will begin the scheme periodically, which means their education may have already begun when you enter their lives. Your sponsorship will support them for most of their journey, typically three-to-six years.
We urge our Hifz sponsors to keep to this timeframe as this brings the biggest benefit to them and their orphan. Upon the graduation of one child, having seen the improvements to their life and their achievements, we are sure you’ll want to repeat this wonderful deed with another orphan.
What happens if the sponsored child leaves the programme?
Sometimes, a child may leave our sponsorship programme. This could be because they’ve moved to live with family in another area or have started attending a school outside of Penny Appeal’s support network. If that happens, your donations will still be used to help other vulnerable children in need. We’ll match you with another child in the programme, and you’ll receive updates about them, so that your kindness continues to make a difference. Of course, we’ll let you know about any changes, and it’s entirely your choice if you wish to continue your sponsorship or bring it to a close.
Can I write to my sponsored orphan?
It is possible to write a letter to your sponsored orphan, although it’s not always the best thing to do. Your orphan will be part of a class/orphan home, and if one child is showered with letters, it can be quite unsettling for the other children. Writing an open letter to the class/orphan home, which can be read out to everyone, is preferable as it ensures that all of the children feel included. Letters can be forwarded via our UK headquarters. If you would like to send an Eid gift to your orphan or send something to all of the children in the school or orphanage at any time of the year, please call us on 03000 11 11 11.
Your Feedback Reports: When you donate towards this project, you’ll benefit from regular insights into the incredible impact of your contributions. You'll receive comprehensive general programme feedback, offering a broad overview of how the support of you and other donors is making a difference as well as specific feedback about your individual project. This feedback allows you to see first-hand the tangible outcomes of your generosity, while allowing us to continually improve and refine our programmes to better serve those in need.
