In many parts of Azad Kashmir, a child born with a physical or intellectual disability has almost nowhere to turn. Specialist schools are rare. Therapy is hard to reach. Too often, a child is kept at home - unseen, unschooled, and without the support to grow.
Zobia School for Special Children was the first school of its kind in the region. It opened its doors to children the system had overlooked, and it has not stopped since.
Every place at the school is paid for by donors. Your Sadaqah Jariyah helps keep those places open for the child who needs one next.
Sadaqah Jariyah is a charity with lasting rewards. Your donation supports disabled children for years to come
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Said:
"When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them. - Sahih Muslim"
Behind every place at Zobia School is a child with potential, not just a need. Children who arrived unable to walk have taken their first steps after months of daily physiotherapy. Pupils have completed their Matric exams. Others have gone further still - one former student is now studying for a Master’s degree.
Zobia School pupils have also competed for their region in disability sport, winning medals at the Special Olympics in Germany in 2023 and at Regional Games in 2025. One pupil was even invited to serve as a District Council Chairman for a day. These are real, verified milestones made possible through the lasting impact of continuous charitable giving.
Zobia Trust operates three branches of Zobia School for Special Children in Azad Kashmir, currently supporting 115 children with specialist education and care. Every child receives tailored support, including special-needs education, daily physiotherapy, speech and behavioural therapy, as well as free meals, uniforms, books, transport, and medical care when needed.
The Trust also supports families through guidance and ongoing assistance, helping children build confidence, independence, and a brighter future through long-term, compassionate care.
A child's development does not follow a calendar. The opportunity to learn, communicate and develop new skills is important throughout childhood.
Starting a sponsorship today can help provide continuity during these important years. Your regular support gives the programme a more dependable source of funding, helping children continue their learning and development without unnecessary interruptions.
You can sponsor a child at any time of the year. Whether you choose a monthly sponsorship or a one-off donation, your decision to give can become part of a child's journey.
You deserve complete confidence before making a donation. Zobia Nazley Memorial Trust is a UK-registered charity (No. 1137154), established in 2009 and based in Birmingham. No trustee receives remuneration or personal benefits, ensuring your support goes towards providing education, therapy, and care for disabled children.
In Islam, charity is never lost. The Qur’an compares giving in the way of Allah to a single seed that grows into many:
There is no false deadline here. The reason to give is simple: the schools run every single day, and every day a child needs teaching, therapy and a way to get to class.
A one-off gift helps now. A monthly Sadaqah Jariyah helps a child keep learning month after month, which is often where the deepest change happens.
Getting started is simple. Choose whether you would like to make a monthly sponsorship or a one-off donation, enter your chosen amount and complete the secure donation process.Your decision to give can help a child continue receiving the support they need throughout the year.
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