Sadaqa House Orphan Fund
The Sadaqa House Orphan Fund (SHOF) was launched with the aspiration to safeguard the welfare, education, and future of orphans, from newborns to adolescents, regardless of race or religion. The launch marks another significant milestone in optimizing Islamic social finance instruments to ensure the sustainable livelihood of the community.
From Cradle to Graduation
Themed “From Cradle to Graduation,” it ensures that the orphans do not lag behind in education and allows them to complete their studies up to the tertiary level thus would be able to change their life.
Through SHOF, we also aim to expand the social finance potential of Sadaqa House by enabling a multiplier effect whereby every donation to the fund derives a two-fold outcome – orphans as principal beneficiaries and the empowerment of the vulnerable community through social finance solutions.
Why The Orphans?
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The cause is close to many hearts. Growing up in an institution, never knowing the tender touch of a mother, the protection of a father, or the warmth of a home, orphans are susceptible to low self-esteem and an inferiority complex—a massive disadvantage even before they enter the real world at 18.
From an Islamic perspective, orphans are mentioned 23 times in 22 verses in the Quran, reminding the believers of their responsibility not to forsake them.
Inspiration is taken from the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) about the benefits of caring for orphans. As narrated by Abu Hurairah RA, the Prophet (PBUH) said:
مَنْ مَسَحَ رَأْسَ يَتِيمٍ لَمْ يَمْسَحْهُ إِلا لِلَّهِ , كَانَتْ لَهُ بِكُلِّ شَعَرَةٍ مَرَّتْ عَلَيْهَا يَدُهُ حَسَنَاتٍ، وَمَنْ أَحْسَنَ إِلَى يَتِيمٍ أَوْ يَتِيمَةٍ كُنْتُ أَنَا وَهُوَ كَهَاتَيْنِوَقَرَنَ بَيْنَ إِصْبَعَيْهِ
“Whomsoever passes his hand over the head of an orphan to please Allah the Almighty gets a virtue in return for every hair that his hand passes over. Moreover, whosoever does good to an orphan boy or girl, I and he will be like this in Paradise, He (PBUH) said this after having joined his two fingers).”
[Musnad Imam Ahmad, Hadith 22215]
Scale to greater heights
Sadaqa House is now scaling to greater heights through its latest effort to bring values and make a difference in the lives of Malaysians—dedicating itself to building a better future for orphans. If the SHOF can help make their transition from orphans to young adults with self-belief and confidence, then these “Sadaqa House kids” can look forward to a brighter future.
SHOF Enables
Impact Multiplier
For every Ringgit donated to the Fund, it creates multiple different growth permutations through Social Finance solutions.
The cycle generates sustainable returns that benefit both the welfare and education of orphans, as well as the betterment of the community.
Operationalisation of the VBI Model
Education
The Sadaqa House Orphan Fund kickstarted with two changemakers of unique and specialized roles in the educational upbringing of orphans. These organizations are Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Malaysia (PEYATIM) and Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) Malaysia. Together, they are dedicated to providing educational opportunities and support to orphans, ensuring a brighter future for these children.
Aspiration for the Future
The Sadaqa House Orphan Fund aspires to expand its educational initiatives, ensuring that every orphan has access to quality education and the support needed to thrive. By collaborating with partners like PEYATIM and YEF, the fund aims to increase the number of orphans benefiting from scholarships, educational assistance, and intervention programs. The ultimate goal is to empower these children with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue higher education and build successful futures. The commitment to this cause remains steadfast, with a vision of creating lasting, positive impacts on the lives of orphans across Malaysia, enabling them to become contributing members of society.
2024
PEYATIM
YEF
As of September 2024, RM1.5 mill contributed for 113 students
2023
PEYATIM
Supported 11 orphans with educational scholarships, disbursing RM93,704. The total sponsorship amount until completion of their studies is RM289,778.
YEF
Assisted 60 orphans through various educational programmes, disbursing RM384,819. Assisted 60 orphans through various educational programmes, disbursing RM384,819.
2022
PEYATIM
Educational scholarships RM150,000 to 30 orphans
YEF
Education assistance and intervention programmes to 30 orphans, disbursing RM159,000
Infrastructure
The Sadaqa House Orphan Fund, in collaboration with Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Malaysia (PEYATIM), is dedicated to improving the living conditions of orphans through infrastructure development. By enhancing the facilities where orphans live, the initiative aims to provide a safe and comfortable environment that supports their well-being and development.
SHOF & PEYATIM has played a significant role in upgrading and maintaining the infrastructure of various orphanages across Malaysia. Our efforts focus on ensuring that orphans have access to safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living spaces. Through grants and funding from SHOF, PEYATIM has been able to refurbish, renovate, and enhance the facilities of several orphanages, directly benefiting the children who reside in these homes.
Aspiration for the Future
The Sadaqa House Orphan Fund aims to continue its efforts in infrastructure development, focusing on creating nurturing environments for orphans across Malaysia. Future plans include expanding the reach of these initiatives to more orphanages, ensuring that all children in care facilities have access to safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living spaces. By investing in infrastructure, the fund seeks to enhance the overall quality of life for orphans, providing them with a stable foundation to grow and thrive. The commitment to improving orphanages is a testament to the dedication to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of orphans, ensuring they have the best possible start in life.
2024
- Allocated funds to refurbish and renovate one orphanage, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak – Anak Yatim Terengganu (PERKAYA)
- Total amount disbursed: RM70,000
2023
- Allocated funds to refurbish and renovate four orphanages, ensuring the comfort and safety of 119 orphans.
- Total amount disbursed: RM328,543.
Details of Disbursement:
- Pertubuhan Anak Yatim Darul Aminan, Negeri Sembilan: RM102,190
- Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim Islam Daerah Jasin, Melaka: RM110,000
- Pusat Jagaan Pertubuhan Anak Yatim Al-Khair, Negeri Sembilan: RM15,000
- Lembaga Pengurusan Anak Yatim/Miskin (PAYASUM), Melaka: RM101,353
2022
- Provided an Infrastructure Improvement Grant for 11 orphanages in Perak and Selangor, benefiting 383 orphans.
- Total amount disbursed: RM275,000.
Other Initiatives
The Sadaqa House Orphan Fund also funding the initiative to give children who are in institutions and unplanned newborn babies whose lives are at risk the opportunity to grow up in a loving family. This initiative in collaboration with OrphanCare Foundation that manages 24/7 baby hatches, where the survivability is high as opposed to babies abandoned in other obscured places.
One key initiative is the de-institutionalization of orphans and re-integration with any family member e.g., grandparents, aunties, uncles. This is to allow them to grow up in a proper home with better hopes of making it in life.
The fund is allocated for operation cost of birth mother shelter and counselling, baby hatches, adoption, de-Institutionalization and re-Integration with family.
2024
As of September 2024, RM90,000 cost of operation disbursed
2023
The yearly cost of operation disbursed RM120,000
- 55 of babies saved
- 35 babies adopted
- 4 training sessions for prospective adoptive parents
- 39 counselling sessions conducted
- 20 babies being cared for by biological mothers
- 94 prospective parents trained
2023
RM70,000 contributed
- 46 babies were saved
- 36 babies were successfully adopted
Our Changemakers
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Malaysia (PEYATIM)
National welfare organization overseeing 65 affiliated associations. PEYATIM is committed to advocating for orphans by providing them with a comprehensive education to ensure their future well-being.
Sadaqa House Orphan Fund (SHOF) has provided educational scholarships for orphans studying at Universiti College Bestari (UCB) in Setiu, Terengganu, an institution owned by PEYATIM.
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Malaysia (PEYATIM)
Initially established to provide a temporary alternative transit home and support system for teenagers who had aged out of government welfare homes or orphanages, YEF has since expanded its mission. The organization now extends its programs to underprivileged teenagers from privately owned orphanages, community orphanage centers, and families facing poverty.
This expansion includes comprehensive support systems that go beyond providing temporary housing to include educational assistance, skills training, mentorship, and personal development programs. YEF aims to equip these teenagers with the tools and resources necessary to build a better future, breaking the cycle of poverty and vulnerability.
SHOF supports YEF MSIA by providing educational assistance and intervention programs for orphans continuing their studies at local colleges and universities.
OrphanCare Foundation (Orphancare)
Advocates and works to give children who are in institutions and unplanned newborn babies whose lives are at risk the opportunity to grow up in a loving family.
It works closely with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community
Development and the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) and has partnered with Lumas, an international non-profit organization that advises nations about transitioning from institutional care for children to a family and community based care system.