Our Key Programmes – Where You Can Make a Difference

1. Economic Empowerment & Zakat Revival

💡 The Companion Zakat & Sadaqah Fund – Your Zakat doesn’t just feed—it transforms. We provide:
✅ Business grants & equipment (sewing machines, deep freezers, etc.)
✅ Educational scholarships
✅ Medical & debt relief support

📌 “I received a grinding machine and now run a thriving business. Alhamdulillah!” – Aisha, Lagos Beneficiary

2. Youth Development & Leadership

💡 Dawah Holiday Programme (DHP) – A 10-day boot camp for Muslim youth, teaching:
✅ Entrepreneurship & vocational skills
✅ Qur’anic memorization & Islamic ethics
✅ Leadership & problem-solving

📌 “DHP changed my life. I now run a small tech startup!” – Ibrahim, DHP Graduate

3. Advocacy & National Discourse

💡 Annual Conferences & Policy Engagement – We don’t just talk—we influence change. Recent themes:
✅ “Japa Syndrome: Challenges at Home, Uncertainties Abroad” (2024)
✅ “Thriving Amidst Adversity” (2025 – Kwara Conference)

📌 “The Companion’s National Discourse shapes Nigeria’s future.” – Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah

4. Women & Community Upliftment

💡 The Criterion (Women’s Wing) – Empowering Muslim women through:
✅ Business mentorship
✅ Islamic finance workshops
✅ Advocacy for gender equity in Islam

📌 “The Criterion helped me launch my fashion brand.” – Fatima, Entrepreneur

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How You Can Get Involved

1. Become a Member

✅ Who Can Join? – Muslim men in business, medicine, law, engineering, education, and other professions.
✅ Benefits:
✔ Networking with like-minded professionals
✔ Leadership opportunities in national projects
✔ Spiritual growth through Usrah & mentorship

📌 Registration: Join Now

2. Partner as an Organisation

Are you part of a Muslim NGO, business, or professional group? Let’s collaborate on:
✅ Zakat distribution
✅ Youth empowerment programs
✅ National advocacy initiatives

📌 Email: partnerships@thecompanion.org

3. Donate & Support

Your Zakat, Sadaqah, or CSR funds can:
✔ Sponsor a student
✔ Fund a small business
✔ Support prison outreach & Eid celebrations

📌 Donate Now:
🔹 Bank: Zenith Bank
🔹 Account Name: The Companion Zakat Fund
🔹 Account No: 1012864185

4. Volunteer Your Skills

We need professionals in:
✅ Media & Publicity
✅ Event Planning
✅ Mentoring & Teaching
✅ Fundraising & Grant Writing

📌 Volunteer Form: Sign Up Here

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Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar!

📅 August 8-10, 2025 – “Thriving Amidst Adversity” National Conference (Kwara)
📅 Monthly Usrah Circles – Weekly Islamic discussions in 25+ locations
📅 Ramadan 2025 – “A Moment with The Companion” Daily TV Program

📌 Full Event Calendar: View Here