The Mustadafin Foundation was established in 1986 during the Apartheid era. It emerged as a result of political unrest and violence in the Crossroads township. Crossroads, at that time was isolated and violence that erupted was due to faction fighting. It had a devastating effect on the local community, particularly women and children.

In order to support the community, a group of professionals offered their expertise, skills and resources. They provided medical care, trauma counselling, accommodation, food and clothing. This group encompassed such a wide range of people working constructively towards a common goal that it was decided to formalise the situation in the hope that this initiative could be maintained – this saw the birth of the Mustadafin Foundation.

The Foundation has established:

• 22 pre schools
• Dawah/Madressa
• Built 2 Jamah Khanna’s
• Our Feeding Scheme provides for 15 000 men, women & children, which includes the aged and support various shelters on a daily basis.
• Distributes 3000 food parcels on Eid & Christmas
• HIV/AIDS relief
• Disaster Relief
• Educational Support
• Sponsors orphans on Ramadaan Eid Day>

Core Functions:

Mustadafin sees itself as a servant of the communities in which it operates and bases its core functions on the needs of the oppressed i.e.

1. Education – established 22 educare centres; facilitate bursary processes; offer adult literacy programmes and pre-school teachers training; manage madaris, etc.
2. Poverty eradication – skills development, feeding schemes, winter warmth project, provide shelter, HIV/Aids programme, etc.
3. Disaster relief – offer relief during shack fires, floods, Xenophobia attacks, etc.
4. Health – established a centre that assists infected and affected HIV/Aids people, offer community home based care, trauma counselling, home based care, etc.
5. Community development – youth camps, feeding schemes, self-help programmes, etc.

Did you know? Mustadafin …

… is recognised as one of the top five welfare and relief organisations in South Africa.

… feeds 15 000 people daily.

… has successfully sent 150 street children back to school.

… was awarded Community Builder of the Year in 2005.

… provided relief to 28 500 people during the Xenophobia attacks in the Western Cape.

To help bring about change and assist Mustadafin Foundation to continue serving the needs of the destitute, deprived and oppressed communities in South Africa, make a difference and donate!

Banking Details:

Bank:                    Standard Bank
Branch:                 Athlone
Branch Code:         025909
Account Number:   072778377

Call us on telephone: +27 21 633 0010/60 fax: +27 21 633 0057 or visit us at 18 Belgravia Road, Athlone.

Zakaah account: 073 159 867 (This account could be used for Fitra, Fidiya,
Zakaah, Ramadaan and Qurbaan)