ARDA Foundation
EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND
Because every second counts for the time when delays can turn emergencies into tragedies. Rapid, coordinated action is not a luxury—it is a moral imperative. Lives hang in the balance, and the ability to respond within hours, not days, defines the line between survival and irreversible loss.
The Emergency Response Fund is ARDA Foundation’s shield against the unpredictable. It exists to ensure we are never caught unprepared. Whether it’s a sudden conflict escalation, a devastating natural disaster, or a fast-moving epidemic, this fund gives us the capacity to mobilize instantly—delivering food, clean water, emergency medical aid, shelter, and critical supplies when and where they are needed most. Preparedness is not just about planning—it is about having the resources ready when timing can mean everything. Having funds secured in advance is what transforms response into rescue.
Your support powers our common readiness. It ensures that when the unthinkable happens, WE ARE NOT WAITING—WE ARE ALREADY MOVING.
We also invite organizations to contact us and join the Alliance for Humanitarian Action—a verified network of committed partners ready to be called upon when urgency strikes. This alliance is more than a name; it's a badge of integrity, a testament to philanthropic leadership, and a reference point for values that do not waver in times of crisis.
Lead with action. Give with purpose.
When you donate to ARDA, you can choose a specific campaign that resonates with you. If you don’t have a preference, our team will carefully allocate your donation to the area where it’s needed most at that time. The funds will be spent according to the detailed plan described on the campaign page, ensuring every contribution makes a real impact.
Your donation is counted as Zakat when it adheres to traditional Islamic guidelines it must come from wealth that exceeds the nisab threshold and must have been held for a full lunar year (hawl). At ARDA we ensure that your Zakat is 100% directed to eligible recipients as defined in Islamic teachings, namely to Muslims in Gaza who are in tremendous need after the devastating war. Please make sure you check the dedicated Zakat box before donating to ensure your contribution is processed accordingly
At ARDA, ensuring your donation makes a real difference is our heartfelt commitment. We work closely with trusted local partners and follow detailed project plans to guarantee that every bit of support reaches those who need it most. For our projects in Gaza, where crossing borders requires special permission, we’ve secured the necessary approvals to import donations. This means your generous contributions reliably bring hope and relief, exactly where they’re intended.
ARDA Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-partisan, and religiously and ethnically neutral charity organization. After Donating to ARDA you will get a receipt and a document acknowidging your generosity. However, the specifics of tax-deduction of this amount depend on your local tax laws and regulations. We recommend keeping your donation receipt and consulting with your tax advisor to ensure you receive the full benefit.
