Dompet Dhuafa

Dompet Dhuafa, formerly Dompet Dhuafa Republika, is an Indonesia-based international charity that focuses on the collection and distribution of zakat (alms) and management of waqf (endowments). Established in 1993 by journalists with the newspaper Republika, Dompet Dhuafa grew into one of the largest charities in Indonesia. Unlike many zakat-based charities, aid is provided not through handouts but through the promotion of economic empowerment; other programmes include healthcare, community development, and education. For its charitable activities, Dompet Dhuafa received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2016; it has also received multiple awards from the government of Indonesia.