An intro to the Zebra Solidarity Fund by Sheeza Shah, Zebras Unite Director of Operations and Partnerships
Inspired by the principles of Zakat (read our Founding Member, Sheeza Shah’s article in The Guardian), a morally obligated Islamic practice that dissuades hoarding to redistribute wealth and eradicate poverty, Zebras Unite Co-op has set aside 2.5% of all gross revenues for a Zebra Solidarity Fund for its co-op members. This fund will be used to offer financial assistance, advance projects centred on economic justice, underwrite scholarships and experiments serving the solidarity economy.
This fund is specifically for Zebras Unite Co-op members that are aligned to the values outlined in our manifesto here.
The fund will be used to distribute a no strings attached grant to Zebras Unite Co-op members provided they are addressing activities and projects that fall within the following streams. This fund will not be used to generate any income for Zebras Unite.org or Dazzle LCA (Zebras Unite Co-op).