Jahanara Vakani Foundation

Keeping Jahan Ara Vakani’s legacy of service alive.

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ

The Jahanara Vakani Foundation is a family-led initiative dedicated to supporting families in need through sincere service and meaningful assistance. Our work is rooted in faith, generosity, and the responsibility to uplift others.

Service with care, for the sake of Allah.

Our Story

The heart behind the foundation, and why the work continues.

The Jahan Ara Vakani Foundation was established in March 2018 following the passing of Jahan Ara Vakani رَحِمَهَا ٱللَّٰهُ after a long battle with cancer. Throughout her life, she was a source of strength and guidance within her family and quietly extended help to those facing hardship.

After her passing, families reached out to share how she had supported them over the years — often without recognition and without expectation. Those conversations made one thing clear: her legacy of service was not meant to end.

This foundation was created by her family as a ṣadaqah jāriyah in her name — a continuous charity intended to benefit both her and the community. We strive to continue this work sincerely, for the sake of Allah, and to uphold a legacy rooted in faith, responsibility, and service.

Our Projects

Current initiatives and areas of impact.

Ramadan Food Bags

Since 2018, our Ramadan Food Bag project has been one of the heartbeats of this foundation. Over the past eight years, more than 5,000 families have been supported through carefully prepared food packages containing essentias to last the entire month of Ramadan.
For many of these households, income becomes limited during this time, and the burden of providing daily meals grows heavier. These food bags are meant to ease that weight - so families can focus on their faith, their homes, and the spirit of the month without worry.

Food Bank

Our Food Bank operates year-round to support families facing economic hardship. As living costs continue to rise and food insecurity becomes a growing reality, many households struggle quietly to put food on the table.

Through consistent community support and local coordination, we work to ensure families have access to essential groceries when they need them most.

These are only some of the ways we strive to serve, with more initiatives continuing as needs arise within our communities.

Impact Reports

Full impact reports are currently in development as we finalize documentation.
For immediate details, please contact us.

Impact Report - 2025 A detailed overview of this year’s initiatives, families served, and measurable impact.
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Past Impact Reports Annual reports highlighting impact, service, and continued commitment.
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Financial Overview High-level breakdown of spending and program allocation.
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Meet the Team

Directors - Supported by additional volunteers and representatives across regions.

Sohail Vakani

Managing Director


Helping lead the foundation to honour Jahan Ara’s legacy of service.

+966 50 569 4093 | savakani@hotmail.com

Mohammad Vakani

Director


Focused on continuing community support and growth across regions.

+1 (905) 225 3250 | info@javf.ca

Muhammad Abdullah

Director


Supports operations and coordination across initiatives.

+1 (647) 909 1335 | mabdullah@gmail.com

Zohair Aftab

Director


Supports governance and foundation planning.

+1 (647) 703 7839 | zohair37@gmail.com

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