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Donate to Support Women, Youth & Refugees Through ALZAHRA Sport

When you donate to support women, youth, refugees and newcomers through ALZAHRA Sport International Society, you help expand access to sport, wellness, education, leadership and community connection. Choose a suggested or custom amount through the online form to support programmes designed around confidence, practical skills, inclusion and belonging.

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AT A GLANCE

Your QuestionThe Answer
Who does ALZAHRA support?Women, girls, youth, refugees, newcomers and underserved communities.
What does a donation support?Sport, wellness, education, leadership and community-development programmes.
Where has ALZAHRA worked?Afghanistan and Canada.
Can I choose the amount?Yes. Suggested and custom amounts are available.
Can I donate anonymously?Yes. The form provides this option.

2009

Roots in Afghanistan

40+

Major programmes delivered

3,000+

Women & girls reached in Afghanistan

1,900+

Refugees & newcomers supported in Canada

WHO YOUR DONATION HELPS

Who Your Donation Helps

ALZAHRA’s programmes serve different communities while sharing one aim: helping people participate, learn, connect and lead.

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Women and Girls Seeking Opportunity

The women’s empowerment programmes connect sport with leadership, wellness, practical skills and community participation. Donations help create environments where women and girls can develop confidence and ability.

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Young People Building Skills and Confidence

Through its youth development programmes, ALZAHRA connects physical activity with education, teamwork and leadership. Youth sports donations in Canada can help young people form positive relationships and recognise their potential.

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Refugees and Newcomers Building Connections

People arriving in a new country may be separated from familiar networks. ALZAHRA’s refugee and newcomer inclusion programmes use sport, wellness and community activities to encourage connection. This provides a community-focused way to donate to support refugees in Canada.

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Why Sport Can Create Lasting Social Impact

Sport creates opportunities to communicate, cooperate and feel part of a team. For someone entering an unfamiliar community, that shared experience can make connection feel more natural. Participation also allows people to practise leadership. Organising an activity, encouraging a teammate or learning a skill can build confidence that carries into community life. ALZAHRA connects sport with wellness and healthy living initiatives to support physical wellbeing, social connection and personal development.

How Donations Support ALZAHRA’s Programmes

Sport for development donations contribute to the practical work required to deliver community programmes. Depending on current priorities, support may help with:

  • Sport, recreation and physical-activity sessions
  • Workshops focused on education, leadership and practical skills
  • Wellness and healthy-living activities
  • Community events that bring participants together
  • Programme coordination, equipment and resources
  • Outreach to women, youth, refugees and newcomer communities

Each programme responds to a particular community while remaining connected to ALZAHRA’s wider social-impact mission.

Why Support ALZAHRA Sport International Society?

ALZAHRA describes itself as a Canadian registered nonprofit and refugee-led sport-for-development organisation. Its roots date to Afghanistan in 2009, followed by work in Canada under ACSA Cultural & Sport Association from 2019. Its published history and impact summary reports more than 40 major programmes delivered across British Columbia between 2019 and 2026. It also reports over 3,000 women and girls reached in Afghanistan, more than 1,900 refugees and newcomers supported in Canada, and engagement with over 20 partners. Before donating, you can see ALZAHRA’s reported impact and review its annual reporting for further context.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who benefits from donations to ALZAHRA?

ALZAHRA states that it supports women, girls, youth, refugees, newcomers and underserved communities.

What types of programmes can my donation support?

Donations support sport, wellness, education, leadership and community-development work according to current programme needs.

Can I choose how much to donate?

Yes. The form offers $25, $50, $100 and $250 options plus a custom amount.

Can I make an anonymous donation?

Yes. The form lets you mark your contribution as anonymous.

Where can I learn more before donating?

Donate Today and Help Create the Next Opportunity

Help ALZAHRA connect sport with confidence, wellbeing, learning and belonging. Select a suggested amount, enter a custom contribution or choose to give anonymously. Donate to ALZAHRA Sport today and help create more opportunities for women, youth, refugees and newcomers.