Our Impact

You've helped us make a meaningful difference

Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to make a real and lasting impact on the Imams in the Imam Development Program and the communities they serve.

Join us as we look back on some of our proudest moments from 2023.

458 Imams in 10 countries

This year, R24 million (approximately $1.3 million) was invested in supporting, activating, and empowering 458 Imams across 10 countries. Through this contribution, these Imams were equipped with the resources, training, and community-building tools needed to uplift their communities, strengthen local leadership, and drive meaningful social, spiritual, and developmental impact at grassroots level.

Your donations contributed to

4513 Qurbani in 9 countries

We partnered with 11 organisations to implement Qurbani. Qurbani is performed by our Imams at their masaajid and distributed within his community. It aids in elevating his position in the community.

100% borehole requests fulfilled

16 boreholes were requested this year by Imams for their communities. All 16 were fulfilled. Their communities can now benefit from access to clean drinking water, Alhamdulillah!

3 Hajj and 2 Umrah

5 Imams had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the Blessed Lands to perform Hajj and Umrah.

Mosque Open Day

510+ New Muslims - Over 510 individuals embraced Islam this year through the dedicated efforts of our Imams and Muallimahs, who continue to guide, teach, and support new Muslims on their journey with compassion, knowledge, and unwavering commitment.

7 Countries - Our initiatives span 7 countries across Southern Africa: South Africa, Lesotho, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), and Zimbabwe, reaching diverse communities and fostering collaboration, empowerment, and sustainable development across the region.

More on our initiatives

From education and community development to spiritual guidance and social support, our initiatives are designed to uplift lives and create lasting impact across the regions we serve.

Imam Brotherhood Retreats

Two retreats were organised for our Imams in Tanzania and Zimbabwe this year. The retreats offer them an opportunity to build bonds, network, and collaborate on common issues.

247 Imam Wishes Granted

From washing machines to boreholes for their communities, we asked Imams to submit their wishes. Generous donors like you helped fulfil 247 wishes for Imams and their communities throughout Ramadaan!

Hamza Tzortzis & Mohammed Hijab Visit

Brothers Tzortzis and Hijab were in South Africa to speak about Modern Issues Facing the Ummah. We seized the opportunity to host them at our offices for the benefit of our staff and some of our Imams.

12 Imams visit Türkiye

Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (Religious Affairs), hosted 12 of our Imams. They traveled from Ankara to Istanbul, learning about the inner workings of Diyanet and drawing inspiration to become better leaders in their communities. Watch their learnings from the trip here.

More Fun Fridays

A little bit of candy and some games go a long way. “Fun Friday” began as a way to encourage madrasah attendance so that Imams can teach classes filled to the brim with enthusiastic students, a win-win for all!

Leadership Award for our CEO

Sh. Bilal Ismail was awarded “Excellence in Executive Leadership” at the Mercy Mission Summit in Türkiye in November.
Sh. Bilal in the words of Azim, CEO of Mercy Mission: "He's infectious. You sit with him, and you feel excited. You sit with him, and you feel moved. You sit with him, and you think I wish I had that energy!"

Making More Imams Mobile

30 Imams across 4 countries received brand-new motorcycles and helmets. Their mobility allows them to reach more people for Dawah and to serve their communities better.

37 000 Meals Strong

Your generous donations during Ramadaan were able to provide 37 000 meals to recipients in our Imam’s communities.

A New Base for Impact

We’ve moved into our first dedicated office space since IDP’s inception in 2014. Previously, Team IDP worked remotely and in recent years, out of an office that fitted only 3 people. The new space comes with ample workspace as well as storage space to house Imam requisites.