Vakufska direkcija
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Vakufska direkcija is a faith-based organisation based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina working on religion & faith, community development.
Vakufska direkcija is an institution of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina that manages waqf (charitable endowment) property and funds in the country. It administers the waqf endowment procedure, issues waqf deeds (vakufname), keeps the Book of Waqif, and supports local Islamic Community councils (medžlisi) with the development of waqf projects, including renovation and construction of mosques and other religious and social facilities. It also runs funds for social, educational and building purposes, and advocates for the restitution of nationalised waqf property. Its work is directed at the Bosniak community and at waqf property across Bosnia and Herzegovina, with headquarters in Sarajevo.
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Vakufski fond za socijalno ugrožene kategorije društva
Community development
Fund supporting socially vulnerable groups in society through waqf resources.
Vakufski fond za pomoć u obrazovanju
Education
Fund supporting education through waqf resources.
Vakufski fond za izgradnju novih, rekonstrukciju i adaptaciju vakufskih i vjerskih objekata
Religion & Faith
Fund for building, reconstructing and adapting waqf and religious facilities.
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