The South LA Inner City is home to the worst public school system in the state. They suffer from low academic standards, over-policing, a violent culture, and an overall lack of care for the students. Many Muslim children have had their lives destroyed by being forced down the school-to-prison pipeline. For this reason, we have created Islah Academy.
 

Islah Academy is a full-time K-8 school which gives children a safe and Islamic learning environment. Students receive a strong and culturally relevant academic education while also learning Arabic and Islamic Studies from certified scholars such as Dr. Jihad Saafir. They are given a foundation that will help them break the generational cycle of poverty in the Inner City, and become future Muslim leaders of our community. 
This campaign is ZAKAT ELIGIBLE. By donating to this campaign you will be fulfilling your Zakat obligations InshAllah. 

These students need your help to pay enough tuition so that we can sustain the school. With our current student body of 60 students, it costs Islah Academy $850/month per student in order to cover teachers' wages, curriculum, teaching supplies, and building repairs. However, our students can only afford to pay an average of $250 in tuition per month. They desperately need your help to pay enough tuition to allow Islah Academy to keep running, and keep them out of the Inner City public school system which has destroyed many children's lives.

This campaign is also ZAKAT ELIGIBLE. By donating to this campaign you will be fulfilling your Zakat obligations InshAllah.

Last year, we were on the verge of shutting down Islah Academy due to insufficient funds. Alhamdulillah, with your help, we raised almost $60,000 during Ramadan which allowed us to pay our teachers and keep the school running. However, with the severe need for a decent school in the community, our student body has increased from 43 students to 60 students this year. We do not want to turn away any child and force them into the broken public school system, regardless of their financial situation. We are asking for your help so that we can afford to educate every child that comes to Islah Academy looking for a safe learning environment and good education.

Islah Academy is a registered 501c3. Your donations are both tax deductible and Zakat eligible, as you will be covering educational costs for Muslim children who cannot afford them. Insha'Allah, your donation will change the lives of these young students, and all their future good deeds will become a source of Sadaqa Jariyah for you and your family. Jazakallah Khair for your support!