Kurnool Zakat & Charitable Trust (KZCT) is a Community Social Enterprise, based on the concept of Collective Zakat and the belief that such an initiative can bring about a dramatic change in the lives of several of the underprivileged sections of our community, through investment in their education. KZCT believes that empowerment of the underprivileged sections through education is a sure formula
to eliminate poverty, establish social justice and thereby help in the nation building effort of our country.Charity is about being proactive, and KZCT aims to be a catalyst for change by focusing on the greatest need – educating the future of our nation. In Islam seeking education is obligatory for all Muslims, male or female, and knowledge is considered to be the path towards greater closeness to Allah. Furthermore, the principles of charity in Islam, Zakat and Sadaqah offer a way through which Muslims can support education programmes that will empower the disadvantaged sections of society. Islam has a holistic view of human development, which views education and knowledge as central. It encourages the acquisition of knowledge and its use for the benefit of humanity. Moreover, the principles of justice, equality and equity are important in Islam; by extension, this entails acquiring knowledge, wisdom and skills to carry out one’s duties. While knowledge is needed to fulfill religious and spiritual responsibilities, it is also highly important for achieving social and economic development, for the wellbeing of the community, and for ensuring harmony, freedom and human rights. As a Muslim Faith Based Organization, KZCT believes that focusing on education, something that has a long term impact, is one of the best ways to achieve both social and economic progress.
