Some $600 billion is given away each year as part of the Islamic tradition of Zakat. Now, philanthropic organizations are seizing this phenomenon during the peak giving season of Ramadan.
Also in today’s edition: Fighting in Sudan knocks out critical humanitarian services, and the top 10 largest foundations funding the development sector.
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Anna Gawel
Anna Gawel is the Managing Editor of Devex. She previously worked as the managing editor of The Washington Diplomat, the flagship publication of D.C.’s diplomatic community. She’s had hundreds of articles published on world affairs, U.S. foreign policy, politics, security, trade, travel and the arts on topics ranging from the impact of State Department budget cuts to Caribbean efforts to fight climate change. She was also a broadcast producer and digital editor at WTOP News and host of the Global 360 podcast. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Maryland in College Park.
