NZF Canada - Pathways to Rizq

What is Pathways to Rizq?

Pathways to Rizq removes the barriers standing between families and sustainable halal income.
Through hands-on training, mentorship rooted in faith, and support like childcare and transportation, participants gain what they need to enter the workforce with confidence and build livelihoods that last.

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Why Pathways to Rizq?

Too many families are held back by barriers they can’t control: the cost of training, language challenges, lack of childcare, and no one to show them how to get started. They’re ready to earn, they just need a door that opens.

2x higher joblessness for newcomers in their first 5 years compared with Canadian-born workers.
ontario.ca

1 in 4 immigrants with a bachelor’s degree or higher are overqualified for the jobs they are currently in.
Statistics Canada

70% of newcomers struggle to find work due to experience, credentials, or network barriers.
Statistics Canada

Our Programs

Food Handling & Culinary Arts Program

Hands-on culinary training with Ontario-recognized food-handling certification, helping individuals gain employment in halal kitchens or launch a home-based food business.

English Language
Program

Beginner English classes for Muslim single mothers who are newcomers or refugees, building practical language skills to navigate daily life, access services, and engage confidently in schools and the community.

Employment Connection Support

Employment support for evacuees and families in need, including connections to local job opportunities, resume support, and interview skill building to help them enter the workforce with confidence.

How You Can Help

By investing in Pathways to Rizq, you empower families to provide for themselves with dignity. You’re not just supporting someone in need; you’re helping them reach a point where they no longer need support at all.

Opportunity Starter

$100

Removes small barriers of transit and basic supplies for a participant.

Skills Builder

$300

Supports core training hours for a participant to complete a course.

Student Uplifter

$750

Helps two participants over a full term with program support, childcare, and transportation.

Livelihood Champion

$2,000

Backs a full journey from training to employment.

Who You’ll Be Helping

Every person has a story. With your help, they gain the tools and support they need to stand on their own and care for their families.

Low-income Individuals

Those with disabilities

The elderly

Refugees and newcomers in resttlement

Evacuees from Gaza & Sudan

Single parents

Your Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Your donations will be directed to Pathways to Rizq. In the case of necessity, funds will be directed towards supporting eligible beneficiaries as most urgently needed.