Hafezzi Charitable Society sets transparency benchmark in Gaza–Sudan operations

The Hafezzi Charitable Society has submitted comprehensive audit reports and supporting documents detailing its humanitarian operations in Gaza, Sudan and Bangladesh, in what observers describe as an unprecedented level of transparency in the country’s aid sector.

The organisation provided this correspondent with full audit reports for the fiscal years 2023–24 and 2024–25, alongside financial statements, field-level distribution receipts and detailed documentation of its activities. The audits were conducted by a recognised chartered accountancy firm led by Abdullah Tarek. In addition, the charity voluntarily disclosed a complete breakdown of income and expenditure for all donations received during Ramadan 2026.

Registered with the Government of Bangladesh under number S13879/22, the organisation operates under the guidance of prominent Islamic scholars and runs humanitarian programmes simultaneously in three regions—Gaza, Sudan and Bangladesh. Observers say managing operations across multiple crisis zones while maintaining verifiable documentation reflects a high level of institutional capacity.

According to the organisation, its activities are strictly non-political and driven by humanitarian principles. It emphasised its commitment to supporting crisis-affected populations despite increasing operational challenges globally.

The charity launched its Gaza operations in October 2023 following the outbreak of conflict and has continued its work uninterrupted. A notable feature of its efforts is the use of field-level video documentation, with published footage showing volunteers clearly stating dates, locations, beneficiary numbers and types of assistance delivered.

Citing data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the statement noted that nearly 90 per cent of Gaza’s population has been displaced, while more than 30 million people in Sudan require urgent humanitarian assistance.

The organisation said all activities were conducted within legal frameworks, including Bangladesh’s foreign exchange regulations. Legal guidance was provided by Supreme Court senior lawyer Mohsin Nashir Rashid. Relevant financial records, travel documents, and distribution receipts are preserved at its office, with some shared for verification.

Further inquiries indicate that all documentation is systematically archived and incorporated into annual audit reports, with plans to include current activities in the 2025–26 audit cycle.

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During Ramadan 2026, the organisation delivered humanitarian assistance worth Tk 4.63 million in Gaza and over Tk 3 million in Bangladesh. Aid included food and iftar support for displaced families in Gaza, Sudan and border areas such as Rafah and Aswan.

Its activities have also received recognition in Egypt, with appreciation reportedly expressed by Hany Ibrahim, Secretary General of Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights, and political figure Jamila Ismail.

The organisation’s work has been covered by international media outlets including Al Jazeera, BBC and Palestine Television, as well as leading Egyptian newspapers and Bangladeshi media.

To strengthen coordination, the charity has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Egyptian Youth Council.

Domestically, its programmes include education initiatives for visually impaired children, free medical camps, medicine distribution, skills development projects, and support for people with disabilities. It is also establishing a safe home for abused women, vulnerable elderly individuals and orphaned children.

Observers note that at a time of declining humanitarian funding and rising risks to aid workers globally, the organisation’s continued operations—combined with its emphasis on verifiable documentation—set a new benchmark for transparency and accountability in Bangladesh’s humanitarian sector.