War and displacement have robbed millions of children of education, trapping them in poverty. They dream of becoming doctors, teachers—but without education, their futures fade.
RasoolAllahﷺ said: “Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.” [Ibn Majah]
For over a decade, One Ummah has built schools, trained teachers and restored hope. Last year, you helped build over 900 schools.
£100 provides 10 children with school essentials. Donate now and earn Sadaqah Jariyah.
Over 250 million children worldwide are out of school due to war, displacement, and disasters. These innocent children have been forced out of classrooms and forced into poverty, exploitation, and despair. Around 75% of children out of school are in Sub-Saharan Africa and Central/Southern Asia.
These precious children are the future of our Ummah, and without an education, how can they grow, learn and earn for their families? Islam places immense value on education, and every child deserves the chance to escape the cycle of poverty. The Prophet Muhammadﷺ said: “Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.” — [Ibn Majah], but for this obligation, they don’t even have a choice.
Denying a child education strips them of their dignity and opportunities. That’s why supporting the youth and sending children to school is a cornerstone of One Ummah’s humanitarian mission. We have been working for over a decade to bring education to crisis-hit nations such as Malawi, Uganda and India, where classrooms are empty and hope is lost.
By providing neglected children with school packs filled with essentials like backpacks, stationery, and notebooks, you’re empowering young Muslims to break the cycle of poverty and provide for their families. Your donation provides hope and opens the doors to a brighter future.
Over the past year, your generosity has transformed over 8,000 futures. You’ve helped us build 961 schools, giving thousands of children a safe space to learn. You’ve also sponsored 675 teachers and 339 Imams, ensuring Islamic values remain at the heart of every lesson. We ran training workshops to empower educators and uplift entire communities, as well as providing thousands of meals, so that no child learns on an empty stomach. And through your support, One Ummah sponsored an entire school, helping them build and improve for the future.
Education is more than books and classrooms—it’s a shield against ignorance, a path to self-reliance, and a means of worship when rooted in Islamic values. With every child who learns to read, write, and recite the Qur’an, you are planting seeds of change and earning Sadaqah Jariyah.
Support One Ummah’s Back to School Appeal today, and you’ll be rewarded by Allahﷻ for everything a child learns, and the beneficial knowledge they act upon.
May Allahﷻ accept your charity and multiply your rewards. Give the gift of education today.
Millions of people around the world are suffering daily from drought, famine, diseases, starvation and malnutrition. One Ummah are working in 19 calamity-stricken countries delivering food, water, medicine, shelter, education and more, whilst also building masajid, schools, orphanages and water sanitation projects. Your donations save lives. Choose an appeal and save a life today.
