As a Muslim-led non-profit, we have noticed that there are plenty of people who can list zakat as one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith, but struggle when it comes to understanding its application in their lives. We've been working with professionals to create a pioneering learning tool that puts a new twist on the concept of the piggy bank. Our first prototype of the Pennyjar is a revolutionary savings box that aims to teach children how to think about money holistically. From how much to save to how much to give in charity and how much in zakat, the Pennyjar is a fun way for any child to learn islamic financial skills.

Experts in the Field.

As a charity organization we have years of experience in dealing with the many, many questions people have around zakat payments. We swiftly noticed that there are plenty of people who can list zakat as one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith, but struggle when it comes to implementation or distinguishing it from sadaqah.

Over the last 7 months, we've been working with professionals to create a pioneering learning tool that puts a new twist on the concept of the piggy bank. Our first prototype of the Pennyjar is a revolutionary savings box that aims to teach children how to think about money holistically. From how much to save to how much to give in charity, the Pennyjar is a fun way for any child to learn the financial skills necessary to think philanthropically about their allowances and savings.

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Empowering Children.

Oftentimes, children are told vs taught about zakat. This is at the root of the problem. To put an end to the confusion, we decided to tackle the problem at its origin. If we lack understanding, we may not have been taught right. To aid children in understanding the importance of thinking consciously about money, we've also created complementary products and programs to accompany the Pennyjar. These products are designed to empower the children in our community and help foster a sense of compassion towards those less fortunate. We believe that if children are taught to think more selflessly about money from a young age, we can raise a generation equipped with the emotional and financial intelligence to invest greater in poverty eradication initiatives wherever they may be.

A Revolutionary Tool for Children.

 As a data driven organization, we prefer not to rely on superstitious finger crossing, but rather on research. This is why we've been working with professionals to create a pioneering learning tool that puts a new twist on the concept of the piggy bank. Our first prototype of the Pennyjar is a revolutionary savings box that aims to teach children how to think about money holistically. From how much to save to how much to give in charity and how much in zakat, the Pennyjar is a fun way for any child to learn islamic financial skills.

The Pennyjar.

The Pennyjar can be assembled in just a few minutes and comes with three separate compartments for children to store their savings and funds earmarked for charity and zakat. With the help of the accompanying Zakat tracker, kids can track their savings throughout a whole semester and calculate the amount that they would have to pay in zakat. A colorful guidebook explains how to use the Pennyjar and helps to set money goals.

At Home. At School. Anywhere.

Learning doesn't stop at a doorway. This is why the Pennyjar was designed with both, parents and educators, in mind. It can be comfortably used at home or in a classroom.

Just the Beginning.

Our vision is grand and the prototype of the Pennyjar is just the beginning. We are in the middle of developing complimentary materials such as lesson plans and educational games. And again, since we are data driven, we are also building an online platform. The web extension serves the purpose to complete the Pennyjar experience. Children get the opportunity to make their own* online donation on a child-friendly platform and adults can access the additional learning materials. 
*with adult supervision

The Ask.

As any teacher knows, curriculum development is extremely time consuming. To take the burden off their shoulders, we are asking for the communities support. Help us build a wholistic learning platform for children to learn about charitable giving in Islam.

Contribute to our Pennyjar program and help us reach thousands of children across the United States.