The Australian Hidayah Foundation Incorporated

The Australian Hidayah Foundation Incorporated (AHF) is a nonprofit organization based in Victoria, Australia, dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and benevolent relief to vulnerable individuals and families locally and internationally. The foundation focuses on assisting people in great need, particularly in rural and remote communities across several countries, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Palestine, Egypt, Cambodia, Bangladesh (especially Rohingya camps), and others.

Mission and Activities

The AHF strives to support the sick and disabled by improving medical treatment access and promoting public awareness of health issues. A key aspect of their mission is caring for orphaned children—those who have lost one or both parents due to war, illness, or natural disasters. Recognizing the trauma and hardship faced by these children, the foundation aims to provide them with comprehensive care, education, and support to enable a hopeful and productive future.

The foundation draws inspiration from Islamic teachings, notably a Hadith from Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which highlights the virtue of supporting orphans:
“I and the one who looks after an orphan will be together like this in the next world,” (Hadith Tirmidhi).

Programs and Community Impact

• Orphan Assistance: AHF provides care and educational support to orphans to help them thrive despite the loss of parental support.
• Medical Aid: Efforts include supporting medical treatments and raising awareness about health challenges in underserved communities.
• Benevolent Relief: The foundation delivers essential aid to impoverished and vulnerable populations, particularly in rural and remote regions globally.
• Zakat and Charity Work: AHF encourages charitable giving as a means to uplift disadvantaged communities and alleviate poverty.

Geographic Reach

The organization’s relief activities extend beyond Australia to communities in Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt, Bangladesh (Rohingya refugee camps), Palestine, and Cambodia, among others. Their focus remains on delivering aid where it is most critically needed.

The Australian Hidayah Foundation Incorporated operates with a commitment to compassion and service, endeavoring to improve the lives of the marginalized through targeted humanitarian programs and community support initiatives.

[1] https://theahf.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c091a707-3aaf-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60 [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c091a707-3aaf-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60/documents/a90d1710-dcd6-ee11-904c-002248935564 [4] https://theahf.org.au/what-we-do/ [5] https://www.hidaya.org