# Indonesia charitable aid & Palestine support > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesias-baznas-expands-povertyrelief-initiatives-and-gains-national-recognition > Updated: 2026-08-05T03:42:31.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 16. In May 2026 Baznas deepened cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs, channeling zakat, infak and sadaqah into housing, scholarships, small‑business development and humanitarian aid, and launched a vocational‑training scheme for 40 women in Tangerang. Mid‑May saw the distribution of 4,000 ready‑to‑eat meals in East Jakarta and an award from the Ministry of Religious Affairs for Baznas’ outreach in remote 3T regions. The agency transferred 5 billion rupiah in humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian Embassy, raising its total mobilised aid for Gaza to 150 billion rupiah, and later delivered Eid‑qurbani meat to about 6,700 Palestinian refugees in Idlib, Syria. After the June 1 fire in Jakarta’s Kemayoran district, Baznas deployed emergency meals, a temporary clinic and lighting for displaced families. It opened scholarship enrollment in Padang, provided free health checks to earthquake‑affected residents in Central Sulawesi, and pushed productive‑zakat reforms. Partnerships expanded with Persis and the DPR, establishing a UPZ within parliamentary facilities and new scholarship and micro‑enterprise programmes. July brought a strategic tie‑up with the Ministry of Cooperatives to integrate Z‑Chicken and micro‑finance schemes, and a humanitarian pact with 4TDK to support Gaza reconstruction and Palestinian scholarships. A zakat‑literacy drive mobilised 25,000 civil servants and set a Rp1.4 trillion collection target for 2026. BAZNAS announced leadership selections in Makassar and Kaur Regency and presented a Zakat Compliance Award to 56 sharia‑compliant firms. The “Wujudkan Anak Ceria” programme began assisting 2,000 vulnerable children in Indonesia and Palestine, while Baznas’ Rumah Sehat unit provided free skin‑care services to santri. A new disability‑employment initiative with the Ministry of Labour was launched, and the integrated Satu Data ZIS‑DSKL platform was unveiled to improve zakat data management and help reach a Rp50 trillion national collection goal. ## Claims - Baznas RI received the Top Brand Award for the zakat and charity category for the fifth consecutive year in 2026. (single source) - Baznas achieved a 43 % score on the Top Brand Index in 2026. (single source) - Baznas distributed 48 000 liters of clean water to 250 families in Pandeglang, Banten, in July 2026. (single source) - Baznas launched the ZChicken program in Langkat, North Sumatra, allocating Rp300 million total, or Rp10 million per beneficiary. (single source) - Baznas partnered with Media Digital of the Majelis Ulama Indonesia to enhance zakat literacy using digital platforms and AI. (single source) - Baznas outlined a strategic transformation focusing on professional governance, digitalisation, cross‑ministerial collaboration and eight leadership priorities. (single source) - Baznas officials from Tegal studied the village‑level UPZ model in Ciamis for possible replication. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Indonesia's Baznas launches integrated ZIS-DSKL system to boost zakat collection Baznas launches an integrated zakat data system aiming for a Rp 50 trillion collection target, while its Z‑Auto program helps a Bogor workshop earn Rp 7‑10 million monthly. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-launches-integrated-zis-dskl-system-to-boost-zakat-collection ### 2026-07-31: Indonesia's Baznas and Ministry of Labor Expand Job Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Baznas and Indonesia's Ministry of Labour launch a nationwide programme, providing training and job placement for disabled persons, with Rp250 million funding 25 beneficiaries in Boyolali. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-and-ministry-of-labor-expand-job-opportunities-for-persons-with-disabilities ### 2026-07-28: Baznas expands zakat programs, digital outreach and disaster aid across Indonesia Baznas won its fifth Top Brand Award, delivered 48 000 L of water in Pandeglang, launched a Rp300 M ZChicken program in Langkat, partnered with MUI for digital zakat outreach, and unveiled a strategic digital‑c 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-expands-village-zakat-model-and-launches-zchicken-program ### 2026-07-25: Indonesia FM Sugiono Reaffirms Support for Palestine and Gaza Reconstruction Indonesia’s foreign minister Sugiono met Palestinian minister Samah Hamad in Manila, reaffirming political, diplomatic and humanitarian aid, Gaza reconstruction, and coordination with the Palestinian Authority, 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-mui-allocate-rp22-billion-for-palestinian-student-scholarships ### 2026-07-20: Indonesia's Zakat Initiatives Support 2,000 Vulnerable Children and Provide Free Skin Care to Santri Indonesia's zakat groups SAZ and Baznas launched programs aiding 2,000 vulnerable children with education and support, and providing free skin‑care education and treatment to santri in Pesawaran. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-zakat-initiatives-support-2000-vulnerable-children-and-provide-free-skin-care-to-santri ### 2026-07-09: Jakarta Baznas Bazis expands aid with house renovations, orphan grants Jakarta's Baznas Bazis renovated 15 of 25 low‑income homes and plans 35 by 2026, while also giving Rp3.44 bn to 3,440 orphan children across the city. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakarta-baznas-bazis-expands-aid-with-house-renovations-orphan-grants ### 2026-07-06: Indonesia's BAZNAS expands Zakat oversight, awards compliance to firms and boosts local leadership Indonesia's BAZNAS confirmed transparent city‑level leadership selection, awarded 56 sharia firms for zakat compliance, and partnered with Kaur Regency to boost regional zakat regulation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-asks-parliament-to-strengthen-zakat-regulations-and-collection ### 2026-06-29: Indonesia's BAZNAS rolls out zakat literacy program and Rp1.4 trillion collection target Indonesia's BAZNAS is mobilizing 25,000 religious extension officers to promote zakat literacy and aims to boost its managed funds 62‑fold to hit a Rp1.4 trillion target by 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-rolls-out-zakat-literacy-program-and-rp14-trillion-collection-target ### 2026-06-26: Indonesia's Baznas expands partnerships to boost micro enterprises and aid Palestine Baznas partners with Indonesia's Ministry of Cooperatives to upgrade micro‑enterprises and with 4TDK to extend sustainable aid and scholarships for Palestinians in Gaza. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-expands-partnerships-to-boost-micro-enterprises-and-aid-palestine ### 2026-06-23: Indonesia's Baznas distributes Eid meat to 6,700 Palestinian refugees in Syria Indonesia's Baznas gave sacrificial meat from 200 sheep to about 6,700 Palestinian refugees in Idlib, Syria during Eid al‑Adha, thanking the Indonesian embassy for help. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-distributes-eid-meat-to-6700-palestinian-refugees-in-syria ### 2026-06-19: Indonesia's Baznas advances zakat partnerships with Persis and DPR Indonesia's Baznas is strengthening zakat cooperation with Persis and the DPR, launching scholarship, UMKM, housing programs and a Unit Pengumpul Zakat at parliament. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-advances-zakat-partnerships-with-persis-and-dpr ### 2026-06-17: Baznas expands scholarships, free health aid and productive zakat push in Indonesia Indonesia's Baznas launches scholarships in Padang, free post‑earthquake health services in Parigi Moutong, and a drive for productive zakat to bolster the economy amid global challenges. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-urges-adaptive-zakat-strategies-to-boost-economic-resilience ### 2026-06-03: Indonesia's Baznas delivers relief after Kemayoran fire Baznas responded to the 1 June Kemayoran fire in Jakarta, offering evacuation help, medical services, food, and later installing lighting to aid displaced residents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-delivers-relief-after-kemayoran-fire ### 2026-05-22: Indonesia's BAZNAS hands over $5 billion aid to Palestinians amid Gaza blockade Indonesia's BAZNAS delivered 5 billion rupiah in humanitarian aid to the Palestinian embassy, part of a total 150 billion rupiah effort to support Gaza amid the blockade, praised by the Palestinian ambassador. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-hands-over-5-billion-aid-to-palestinians-amid-gaza-blockade ### 2026-05-19: Baznas distributes food aid in Jakarta and earns religious award for remote outreach Baznas gave 4,000 food packages in Jakarta and was honored for its dakwah work in remote Indonesian regions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baznas-distributes-food-aid-in-jakarta-and-earns-religious-award-for-remote-outreach ### 2026-05-08: Indonesia's Baznas teams with Social Ministry on extreme poverty programs Baznas and Indonesia’s Social Ministry expand joint poverty‑relief efforts, including a spa‑therapy vocational program for 40 women in Tangerang. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-baznas-teams-with-social-ministry-on-extreme-poverty-programs --- Cite as: Indonesia charitable aid & Palestine support. 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