UNHCR’s Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report 2023 Launch

UNHCR’s Islamic Philanthropy Report showcases the impact of Zakat, Sadaqah, and other Islamic funding received by UNHCR, and thus conveys the importance of using Islamic Philanthropy (IP) to support displaced persons. The report includes data and statistics, impact stories, acknowledgment of key partners, as well as information about endorsements of UNHCR’s work by Islamic scholars and institutions, among others.

The publication of the report is an opportunity to share the impact of Islamic funding on UNHCR’s work and on the lives of refugees, thank and give visibility to UNHCR’s Islamic partners and show that funding was used in full compliance with the requirements of Islamic funding. The report publication is accompanied by a range of communications activities, including press releases and events, as relevant.

As the home of two major hubs for Islamic Philanthropy (Indonesia and Malaysia), the Asia region holds some of the strongest potential to leverage Islamic funding to make a positive impact in the lives of the most vulnerable. Efforts to capture this potential have been increasing since the end of 2020. For the publication of the 2023 Islamic Philanthropy report, it is suggested to organize a launch event in Indonesia.

Event Overview

The event is to be co-hosted with a prominent and trusted Islamic institution or entity with a huge and strategic influence in the Islamic ecosystem in Asia. Having a prestigious organization such as Bank Syariah Indonesia as a co-host would be key to the success of this event.

The event will take place physically in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is hoped that approximately 100 attendees will attend. The event will also be live-streamed online.

Event Agendas (full day event)

TIME	AGENDA TITLE
8:45 – 9:15 AM	Registration and Guest Arrivals
9:15 – 9:25 AM	Opening Ceremony Du’a Recitation
9:25 – 9:35 AM	Keynote Speech-1: Ann Maymann (UNHCR Repr)
9:35 – 9:45 AM	Keynote Speech-2: Anton Sukarna (BSI Director)
9:45 – 9.55 AM	Keynote Speech-3: *Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (Minister of Religious Affairs) tbc**
9:55 – 10:05 AM	Keynote Speech-4 : Refugee testimony
10:05 – 10:15 AM	Signing Donation Ceremony (BAZIS, INDOSAT) *tbc
10:15 – 10:25 AM	Islamic Philanthropy Report 2022 Presentation: Billy Stelljes (UNHCR)
10:25 – 10:40 AM	Coffee Break
10:40 – 11:55	Session 1: The importance and impact of Islamic philanthropy for displaced persons in Indonesia Ann Maymann, UNHCR Representative to Indonesia Tomy Hendrajati, President of Human Initiative Foundation Juni Hadi, Executive Director of BP ZIS INDOSAT Saat Suharto Amjad, Deputy Director for Distribution and Empowerment Program, BAZNAS (BAZIS) DKI Jakarta Chairman BSI Maslahat Q&A: 15 mins
11:55 – 13:10	Lunch & Prayer
13:10 – 13:20	Performance: Nasyid performance
13.20 – 13.25	Video
13.20 – 14.20	Session 2: The importance and impact of Islamic philanthropy for displaced persons in Global Perspective Khaled Khalifa, Representative to the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries UNHCR Dr. Yusri Mohamad, Board Member of MAIWP, Chairman Professional College of Baitulmal Kuala Lumpur MAIWP (KPBKL) (Malaysia) Rafe Haneef, CEO of CIMB Foundation (Malaysia) Muhammad Faizal Othman, CEO of Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) in Singapore Q&A: 15 mins
14.20 – 14.30	Closing Remarks: UNHCR

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