THE HALIMAH TRUST
Let's change the world... One act of kindness at a time
What’s different about The Halimah Trust? We work to help people in the poorest parts of the world by providing education and vital aid. We have no paid staff & all administration is done by volunteers. 100% of your donation goes to the work.
Halimah School 2026 - Ramadan Campaign
Since establishing the Halimah School of Excellence in Wazirabad, Pakistan— it has become a sanctuary of learning for over 1,100 orphaned and needy girls. But today, the school is overcrowded and struggling to provide the space these girls desperately need to thrive.We are launching Phase 3 of the Halimah School Project to build a new school building, complete with classrooms, a library, labs and a school hall. This will allow us to provide quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, enabling these girls to fulfil their potential and build a brighter future.Your generosity can make this vision a reality. Whether you choose to sponsor a classroom, donate as a group, or contribute whatever you can—every act of kindness will change lives. Please watch the video above to learn more and donate today.
THE HALIMAH COLLEGE, PAKISTAN
Watch the video below for a message from Halimah Trust Chair, Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed
Thanks to our amazing donors, The Halimah College is complete and operational. It was inaugurated on 3rd April 2019 in the presence of Halimah Trust Trustees, family members, various dignitaries and around 1500 local people. The chief guest representing the Pakistan government was Mohammed Sarwar, the Governor of Punjab, who expressed his gratitude to The Halimah Trust and our supporters and shared how he felt that this project was an exemplary way of remembering Halimah Ahmed, who dreamed of helping the poor and needy. The new college for 16-18 year olds will prepare the graduates of The Halimah School of Excellence for university.
The college is built next to the Halimah School and caters for 400 ambitious young women per year who will study subjects such as Humanities, Economics, Computer Sciences, Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering. The cost of educating each girl is £250 per year, that's just £20 per month or 69p a day!Â
Will you be a hero to one of these amazing girls?
Thank you for your support!
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
Keeping Dreams Alive
The Halimah Trust was established in 2008 in Derby, United Kingdom by the family & friends of Halimah Ahmed, who passed away on 26th November 2007, aged just 19.
Halimah had just started university to study International Relations, with the aim of working in Third World Development. The Halimah Trust has become one of the most trusted and effective charities, working hard to improve the lives of orphaned & needy children through education; and responding the needs of people in crisis.
Thank you to all our supporters and partners for working with us to improve the lives of so many. Through this work, we have seen the best of humanity and generosity.
Zareen Roohi Ahmed, Chair of The Halimah Trust.
HALIMAH SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Providing education to the most vulnerable
The Halimah School of Excellence in Wazirabad, Pakistan is our flagship project, and hopefully the first of many. Thanks to our generous supporters and our partners on the ground in Pakistan, Muslim Hands, we are providing a safe, loving and positive environment for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18 who are orphans or from poor families who could not afford to send them to school.
Our promise to these girls is to be there for them, for as long as they need us - through school, university, work and marriage. We firmly believe that these girls are going to be the future leaders of their country.
REFUGEE AND EMERGENCY AID
Supporting families who have lost their homes and urgent aid to those who are hardest to reach
At The Halimah Trust, we are committed to providing urgent aid to those displaced by war, poverty, and natural disasters.
Thanks to our donors, we’ve partnered with charities and organizations on the ground to deliver lifesaving assistance, including:
-
Palestinian & Syrian Refugee Camps: Supplying food, shelter, and medical aid.
-
Pakistan Flood Zones: Providing emergency relief and shelter to flood victims.
-
Sudan: Working with UNICEF and others to deliver clean water, sanitation, medical aid, and food to vulnerable families.
From leading a 3,000-food-package convoy to Calais in 2015 to collecting essentials for Syrian refugees, we continue to support those facing unimaginable hardship.
Join us in this mission. Donate today.
HALIMAH COLLEGE
Providing further education to the girls of The Halimah School of Excellence
Put simply, the education of the orphaned and needy girls of the Halimah School of Excellence would have ended after leaving school unless we built them this college. Some want to go into medicine, some into engineering and a whole array of exciting careers. They're ambitious... And we say, why shouldn't they have the best possible education and chances in life? The Halimah College was inaugurated on 3rd April 2019. Your ongoing support to fund their education is crucial.
SUPPORTING ORPHAN'S MARRIAGES
Supporting our orphan alumni who have chosen to get married.
Our commitment to the girls of the Halimah School of Excellence and Halimah College goes beyond education. From the moment they walk through our doors, we promise to support them until they become truly independent.
For many of these girls, their journey continues even beyond their university education. And as they prepare to step into a new chapter of their lives, we are dedicated to providing them with the dignity and support they deserve to start their married life with confidence and hope.
This fund is not just financial support—it is a continuation of our promise to care for and empower these girls until they achieve true independence. After all, who else would provide them with the dignified start they deserve?
We invite you to join us in this beautiful act of kindness. Your contribution to the Halimah Trust Marriage Support Fund will transform lives and help us fulfil the dreams of these remarkable young women.
Donate today and help us keep our promise.
MAKE A DONATION
Support Us
If you feel moved by the causes The Halimah Trust promotes, we would very much appreciate your support. Set up your donation to The Halimah Trust today. It’s easy and most importantly, it will make a major difference in the lives of so many who are in need of help. Contact us today to learn more or click below to donate now.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Change a Life
There is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling than selflessly volunteering your time for a cause that you feel passionate about. Volunteering by organising a fundraising event, such as a sponsored walk, climb or cycle ride can change your life. Click below and tell us your ideas.
Our flagship school for girls
Front of Halimah School
Our flagship school for girls
CONTACT US
Get in touch with The Halimah Trust to discover more about our work and how to donate or volunteer. We would especially love to hear about any fundraising ideas you have to support our work. We thank you for your support.