Umma Foundation is a Muslim-led humanitarian nonprofit that channels faith into action. We work across Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, and underserved U.S. neighborhoods, delivering life-saving aid, building long-term resilience, and amplifying underrepresented voices.
If you're wondering, “what does Umma Foundation do?” — the answer is simple:
We feed the hungry, heal the sick, uplift the displaced, and give voice to stories that deserve to be heard.
Umma Farm
A Tree That Feeds Generations
The Umma Farm is a 550-acre sustainable agriculture initiative in Sudan planting over 35,000 palm trees. These trees fund:
- Food programs in Gaza and Sudan
- Water access, including solar-powered irrigation
- Healthcare and education through reinvested harvest profits
Your donation doesn’t just plant a tree—it nurtures futures for generations.
Yala Restaurant
Nonprofit Dining That Nourishes the World
Yala is a 100% nonprofit restaurant in New York where every meal supports humanitarian aid. Through Yala, we:
- Fund bread programs and medical kits for Palestine
- Host community iftars and social justice events
- Model sustainable charity through food service
This is activism on a plate.
Trucks of Hope
Relief on Wheels for Our Neighbors
Trucks of Hope are our mobile relief units serving unhoused individuals and refugee communities. Each truck delivers:
- Fresh meals, water, and hygiene kits
- Clothing, blankets, and mobile care
- Human dignity through free grooming and support
Empathy doesn’t wait—it rolls up curbside.
🔗 Learn About Trucks of Hope →
Umma Relief
Emergency Aid Where It's Needed Most
Umma Relief is our emergency aid arm delivering real-time support to those in crisis. Our impact includes:
- Bread, trauma kits, and mobile surgeries
- Medical care in war zones
- Clean water projects and solar energy infrastructure
Our rapid-response model brings life-saving help when time matters most.
Umma Studio
Empowering Creators for Social Change
Umma Studio gives Muslim creators and advocates the tools to share stories that matter. Through the Studio, we:
- Provide free podcast and video production
- Mentor creatives in faith-driven storytelling
- Build campaigns focused on justice, dignity, and resilience
This is media with a mission.
📱 Umma App
Giving at Your Fingertips
The Umma App helps you donate and stay connected in real time. With just a few taps, you can:
- Give monthly or during emergencies
- Track campaign updates from Gaza and beyond
- Share causes with friends and family easily
Generosity, made effortless.
So, What Does Umma Foundation Do?
We build systems of care, powered by compassion. From farming to food trucks, studios to surgery, we turn faith into action that lasts.
