Youth Leadership Initiatives

Zakat Chicago proudly supports CIOGC programs that cultivate leadership skills among youth in the Greater Chicago area. Your generous contributions help fund scholarships for youth camps, participation in Illinois Muslim Action Day, and programs designed to equip the next generation with the tools to become impactful leaders.

In addition, we have partnered with the Muslim Chaplaincy Services at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to provide counseling and guidance for Muslim students navigating college life. UIC is home to approximately 33,500 students, and Muslim students represent the third-largest self-identified religious group on campus, following Protestants and Catholics. This partnership ensures that these students receive the support they need to thrive academically and personally.