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UMMA

The relief work

Emergency response — food, water, medical aid and shelter for families in crisis. This is where it lives.

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One mission, looping back on itself

Every project funds, supplies or staffs another. See the whole loop — then go straight to the one you came for.

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UMMA ReliefEmergency aid where it is needed.UMMA FarmAgriculture that funds the mission.Hope BusHot meals across the five boroughs.YalaA restaurant that funds the mission.NEXGENThe third space where youth belong.UMMA StudioThe proof, documented.UMMA AppEvery program in one place.

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One-time or monthly — your gift builds systems that feed, heal and educate for generations.

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More than a donation

Give your time, rally your community, or bring your organisation alongside the mission.

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Our story

Brooklyn-born. Built on accountability. A 501(c)(3) whose Form 990 is public every year.

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Our storyHow UMMA started and grew.Meet the founderThe vision behind UMMA.Our modelWhy we build systems, not appeals.The teamWho does the work.TransparencyFinancials, governance, filings.ImpactWhat the work produced.PressCoverage and press kit.BlogStories from the field.

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ReliefRelief programsWhat we run, and how.Where we workEvery active operation.Relief impactWhat the work produced.CampaignsGive to an active appeal.All countriesSee everywhere we operate.

EcosystemUMMA ReliefEmergency aid where it is needed.UMMA FarmAgriculture that funds the mission.Hope BusHot meals across the five boroughs.YalaA restaurant that funds the mission.NEXGENThe third space where youth belong.UMMA StudioThe proof, documented.UMMA AppEvery program in one place.

GiveDonateGive once or monthly.Give monthlySustain families every month.ZakatA duty ordained by Allah.Zakat calculatorCalculate and pay your Zakat.SadaqahGive beyond obligation.KaffarahExpiation through feeding the needy.FidyaFeed the needy in place of fasting.AqiqahGive thanks by feeding others.Legacy givingA gift that outlives you.

Get involvedVolunteerGive your time.FundraiseRally your community.PartnerAlign your organisation with the work.CareersBuild this with us.Get the appEvery program in one place.

AboutOur storyHow UMMA started and grew.Meet the founderThe vision behind UMMA.Our modelWhy we build systems, not appeals.The teamWho does the work.TransparencyFinancials, governance, filings.ImpactWhat the work produced.PressCoverage and press kit.BlogStories from the field.

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Our Team

The people behind the mission.

Brooklyn-headquartered. Field teams across 23+ countries. The names below are the ones answering the phone, signing the receipts, and standing in front of the families.

Leadership

Meet the team.

Mohamed Sayed

Mohamed Sayed

Founder & Executive Director

Founded UMMA Foundation in 2021 with a vision to transform good intentions into lasting impact through scalable, transparent systems. Mohamed oversees all seven programs and the strategic direction of the organization.

Building stronger communities through aid, agriculture, food, technology, youth, and media — across 23+ countries.

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Field updates

Two emails a month. What your money did, and where we fell short.

Written by the teams on the ground in 23+ countries. No appeals in between.

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