Muslim Hands

What Muslim Hands does

Muslim Hands Canada is a registered charitable organization (CRA Charity Registration No. 81126 4985 RR0001) headquartered at 2255 Dundas Street West, Unit 405, Mississauga, that operates as the Canadian affiliate of the global Muslim Hands humanitarian network, which originated in 1993 in Nottingham, UK, as a grassroots response to the Bosnian genocide. The organization raises donations from Muslim donors in Canada to fund humanitarian programs across more than 12 countries including Mali, Niger, Senegal, Gambia, Pakistan, Yemen, Gaza, Sudan, Lebanon, Somalia, and Syria.

The portfolio of programs is organized across seven categories: emergency relief (Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, Lebanon appeals), water projects (Dig-a-Well, Community Well, Tube Well, Water Purifier, Water Container), orphan sponsorship (monthly $60/month program spanning multiple countries), livelihoods (Hope Shop, sewing machines, livestock), education (130 schools in 18 countries supporting 25,000 children and 1,300 teachers), winter survival, and religious charitable giving (Zakat, Sadaqah, Zakat al-Fitr, Qurbani/Udhiyah). Products are priced on a unit basis ranging from $10 (Zakat al-Fitr) to $5,000 (Community Well), with orphan sponsorship representing the core recurring subscription stream.

The business model is direct-to-consumer donor fundraising through the website (muslimhands.ca), phone support (+1 289 722 7272), and email, with distribution executed via partnerships with UN agencies (WFP, IOM, UNRWA, UNICEF) and a global network of partner field offices staffed by local workers. The Canadian entity has 1-10 employees but coordinates with a global operational footprint including 5 bread factories in Yemen producing 10,000 loaves daily, water infrastructure serving over 1.2 million people in Yemen, and large-scale Gaza food distribution (417,380 hot cooked meals, 158 metric tons of bread delivered). Marketing channels include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, email newsletters, blog content, and seasonal Ramadan and Eid campaigns.

Name

Muslim Hands

Legal name

Muslim Hands

Website

https://muslimhands.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Muslim Hands is a charity that provides money, clothes, and medicine for struggling people.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Emergency Shelter, NFIs & Winterization for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Emergency relief programs
• Orphan sponsorship
• Islamic charitable giving
• Clean water projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Zakat Donations: Islamic obligatory charity collected from Muslim donors to support eligible recipients as defined in Quran 9:60. Distributed to those facing emergencies, poverty, and hardship worldwide.
2. Sadaqah Donations: Voluntary charitable donations representing ongoing rewards (Sadaqah Jariyah) for donors. Used for water wells, orphan sponsorship, and other sustainable charitable projects.
3. Orphan Sponsorship: Monthly recurring sponsorship program at $60/month ($2/day) providing orphans with food, healthcare, education, and essentials. Sponsorship continues until orphan reaches age 18.
4. Emergency Appeals: One-time donations for specific humanitarian crises including Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon emergencies. Funds hot meals, food parcels, tents, medical care, and water.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Muslim Hands Canada is a registered charity that collects Zakat, Sadaqah, and other donations from individual Muslim donors and channels them into humanitarian programs worldwide. Its portfolio includes emergency relief appeals (Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, Lebanon), orphan sponsorship, water projects (wells and purifiers), winter relief, livelihood programs (Hope Shop), education support, and religious giving (Qurbani, Zakat al-Fitr). Operations span 18+ countries through a network of field offices and partnerships with UN agencies such as WFP, UNRWA, UNICEF, and IOM.

Product overview

Muslim Hands is an international humanitarian charity organization offering a diverse portfolio of humanitarian programs and charitable giving options. The organization operates primarily through donation-based programs organized into several key areas: Emergency Relief (Gaza, Yemen, Sudan appeals), Water Projects (Dig-a-Well, Community Well, Tube Well, Water Purifier, Water Container), Orphan Sponsorship, Livelihoods (Hope Shop), Education, Winter Survival, and Religious Charitable Giving (Zakat, Zakat al-Fitr, Qurbani/Udhiyah). Additional programs include the Great Charity Gifts catalog for gift-based giving and the Best Ten Nights automated Ramadan donation service. The organization functions as a platform connecting donors with humanitarian causes, primarily operating in developing countries including Mali, Niger, Senegal, Gambia, Pakistan, Yemen, Gaza, Lebanon, and Somalia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gaza Emergency Appeal Humanitarian aid program providing hot cooked meals, emergency food parcels, bread, and family tents to displaced families in Gaza affected by conflict.
• Yemen Emergency Appeal Humanitarian aid program distributing food packs, rehabilitating water wells, and operating mobile health clinics across Yemen for families affected by war.
• Orphan Sponsorship Monthly recurring sponsorship program ($60/month) providing orphans with food, healthcare, education, books, uniforms, and transportation. Sponsorship continues until the orphan reaches age 18, with annual school reports.
• Dig-a-Well Water well construction project ($1,200) serving up to 200 people, providing clean water for drinking, washing, cooking, and livestock via mechanical hand pumps up to 40 metres depth.
• Community Well Large-scale water well ($5,000) serving more than 1,000 people in arid areas, providing water for families, livestock, and crops for 15+ years.
• Hope Shop Livelihood program ($1,200) providing a small iron shop with initial stock inventory placed in market locations, enabling men and women from poor backgrounds to earn an income.
• Zakat Fund Islamic charitable giving program distributing Zakat donations to eligible recipients per Quran 9:60, supporting those facing emergencies, poverty, and hardship worldwide.
• Surviving Winter Winter relief program providing heated homes, emergency food parcels, clothing, blankets, and family sponsorship to vulnerable families during harsh winter conditions.
• Great Charity Gifts Charitable gift catalog offering donation options including wells, fruit trees, farming tools, sewing machines, livestock, school kits, maternity kits, wheelchairs, and family tents for gifting on behalf of loved ones.
• Qurbani/Udhiyah Eid al-Adha sacrifice program offering Qurbani and Udhiyah services starting at $65 per share, with animal sacrifice performed per Islamic principles and meat distributed to vulnerable families.
• Education Fund Education support program funding purpose-built schools, teacher training, vocational training centers, and educational materials for children in developing countries.
• Where Most Needed Fund Flexible donation fund directing contributions to areas of greatest need across emergencies, water projects, food security, and orphan care.
• Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) Obligatory end-of-Ramadan charity of approximately $10 per person, payable before Eid prayers, providing food to the poor.
• Water Container Water storage container ($120) providing families with clean water storage capability, particularly benefiting children and elderly in emergency periods.
• Water Purifier Solar-powered water purifier ($1,700) using UV rays to remove impurities, providing safe water for up to two years in remote locations without power.
• The Best Ten Nights Automated donation platform for the last ten nights of Ramadan, allowing donors to set up recurring donations across multiple causes with doubled-donation options for odd nights.
• Tube Well Tube well ($390) providing clean water for up to four families for up to 10 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• 417,380 hot cooked meals delivered to Gaza
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World Food Programme (WFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuslim Hands Canada works through WFP to deliver life-saving aid to Gaza. WFP has staff on the ground assisting over one million people across Gaza every month. Muslim Hands also partners with WFP to provide hot meals during Ramadan.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks alongside WFP to deliver life-saving aid to Gaza. IOM assists over a million people across Gaza monthly through their on-ground operations.
• UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuslim Hands works through UNRWA to provide necessities to people of Gaza, including emergency food parcels, medical support, hygiene kits and blankets. UNRWA medical teams conduct malnutrition assessments and provide fortified nutritional supplements.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with UNICEF and WFP, UNRWA medical teams conducted a campaign assessing malnutrition prevalence among children aged six months to five years in Gaza.
• Field Offices (Global)coreOthersMuslim Hands has partner offices in countries around the world and a network of local expert workers who engage with their communities and constantly feedback to staff in Canada.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Islamic Relief Canada: Canadian affiliate of Islamic Relief Worldwide, one of the largest Islamic humanitarian charities operating globally. Directly comparable in mission, donor base (Canadian Muslims fulfilling Zakat), and program categories including emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and water projects.
• Penny Appeal Canada: Canadian arm of UK-based Penny Appeal International, an Islamic charity targeting similar donor demographics. Operates comparable programs including emergency appeals, orphan sponsorship, and water projects with a focus on grassroots digital fundraising.
• Human Concern International: Canadian Islamic humanitarian organization (HCI) providing emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and development programs. Direct peer with similar Canadian Muslim donor base, Zakat-focused fundraising, and international program delivery model.
• Islamic Aid Canada: Canadian-registered Islamic charity focused on emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and humanitarian aid delivery. Comparable in scale, target donor base, and program portfolio with Muslim Hands Canada.
• Human Appeal: UK-based Islamic humanitarian charity operating in similar program areas (emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, water/sanitation, livelihoods). Direct peer in the Islamic humanitarian charity space with comparable donor demographic and operational model.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: The largest Islamic humanitarian NGO globally, founded in 1984. Operates nearly identical program portfolio (emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, water, education, health) and serves as the primary direct competitor and benchmark in the Islamic charity sector.
• Helping Hand for Relief and Development: International Islamic humanitarian organization with programs in emergency relief, orphan care, water, healthcare, and education. Operates with similar faith-based donor base and comparable program categories to Muslim Hands.
• Mercy Without Limits: Faith-based humanitarian organization focused on orphan sponsorship, emergency relief, and sustainable development programs. Comparable in targeting Muslim donors for Zakat/Sadaqah and delivering similar program types across conflict-affected regions.
• Zakat Foundation of America: US-based Islamic charity specializing in Zakat collection and distribution for emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and humanitarian programs. Direct peer with strong focus on Zakat-compliance and faith-based donor base comparable to Muslim Hands.

Broad incumbents

• Qatar Charity: Large Gulf-based Islamic humanitarian charity operating globally with significantly larger budget and broader program scope. Comparable mission and faith-based donor model but operates at a much larger institutional scale than Muslim Hands Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/muslimhandsca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHq5VSoDnd-sL27cy_YFSvA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MuslimHandsCanada
• Instagraminstagram.com/muslimhandscanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/muslimhandscanada

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Muslim Hands