About Us
Association of Zakat and Waqf Operators in Nigeria
AZAWON is the apex body for Zakat and Waqf operators in Nigeria, headquartered in Sokoto. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening institutional capacity for Zakat collection, Waqf management, and Islamic Social Finance across West Africa.
Working in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and SOZECOM, AZAWON brings together practitioners from Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo to share knowledge and build stronger institutions capable of contributing meaningfully to poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
Our Mission
Strengthening Zakat & Waqf Institutions for Sustainable Development
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Capacity Building
Through the IsDB/SOZECOM programme, we train Zakat and Waqf practitioners from across West Africa in best practices for Islamic Social Finance, knowledge sharing, and institutional development.
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Regional Cooperation
We promote regional cooperation among Zakat and Waqf institutions across 14 West African countries, fostering partnerships that strengthen institutional capacity and promote social welfare.
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Sustainable Development
Our programmes contribute meaningfully to poverty alleviation, social welfare, and sustainable development through effective Zakat distribution and Waqf management across the region.
Our Reach
14 West African Countries
Nigeria · Benin · Burkina Faso · The Gambia · Ghana · Guinea · Guinea-Bissau · Liberia · Mali · Niger · Senegal · Sierra Leone · Togo
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Partner With AZAWON
Whether you’re a Zakat institution, Waqf operator, government agency, or development partner, we welcome collaboration to strengthen Islamic Social Finance across West Africa.