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Year-End Giving 2026
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Winter has arrived. Families need warmth now.

Be the WarmthThey Need This Winter.

As temperatures fall, vulnerable families face the harsh reality of winter without adequate warmth, food or shelter. At The Zahra Trust, your generosity provides essential winter supplies, warm meals and safe shelter, helping families endure the cold with comfort, hope and dignity.

Keep a Family Warm
27,800Beneficiaries Supported
123,000Meals Distributed
7,905Individuals Received Winter Essentials
A smiling boy beside Zahra Trust winter aid sacks Winter Appeal · 4+ countries
Most Popular A smiling boy carrying a bundle of winter bedding through the snow Winter WarmthWarm clothing, blankets and heating fuel to help families get through freezing nights.From $50Donate A smiling boy carrying a Zahra Trust food parcel Winter Food SupportFlour, food parcels and hot meals so families can eat well through the coldest months.From $50Donate A Zahra Trust team member delivering winter bedding to a family home Winter Protection & ShelterSafe shelter, home repairs and new homes to keep families protected through the harshest weather.From $1,000Donate

Stories of compassion

Dua’a and her brother sitting with the winter blankets they received in Sana’a
Sana’a, Yemen

A warmer night for Dua’a

Dua’a is six. Three years ago she and her brother lost both parents, and their aunt took them in with very little to live on. As winter approached, the children had no proper winter essentials.

No six-year-old should have to face a night wondering if she will be warm enough to sleep.

Keep a Child Warm

Where we work this winter

Your gift reaches families where winter hits hardest. Select a location to see who it reaches.

    A Zahra Trust team member unloading winter bedding from a truck during a 2025 distribution

    Last winter, your support reached the coldest places.

    Winter can be life-threatening for families already struggling to survive. In 2025, your support delivered blankets, heating fuel, fuel stoves, warm clothing and food to families in some of the hardest-to-reach communities.

    • Parachinar, Kurram District
    • High-altitude communities

    This winter, families are facing the cold again. Your gift can reach them in time.

    Keep a Family Warm

    Frequently asked questions

    Everything you need to know before you give this winter.

    Where will my donation go?

    Your gift supports families in Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan and Yemen, as well as other vulnerable communities facing harsh winters. We prioritise hard-to-reach areas, including high-altitude communities where freezing temperatures arrive early and stay severe.

    What does each appeal provide?

    Winter Warmth provides warm clothing, blankets and heating fuel. Winter Food Support provides flour, food parcels and hot meals. Winter Protection & Shelter provides safe shelter for displaced families, essential repairs to protect homes from rain, wind and cold, and new homes for families with nowhere safe to live.

    When will my donation reach families?

    As winter creeps in, our teams are already on the ground beginning distributions, and they continue throughout the winter months to reach families where the need is greatest.

    Can I give on behalf of a loved one?

    Yes. You can dedicate your donation in honour or in memory of someone special when you give.

    Will I find out how my donation was used?

    Yes. You will receive a receipt as soon as you give. To see our winter work as it happens, with stories and photos from the families you are helping, sign up to our newsletter and follow us on social media.

    How much of my donation goes to charitable work?

    [XX]¢ of every $1 funds our charitable programmes, based on our [Canada Annual Report YEAR]. You can see the full breakdown in the Where Your Money Goes section above.

    No family should face winter alone.

    Blankets, fuel, food and shelter, delivered to the families who need them most.

    Keep a Family Warm