COSARAF @COSARAF
The Cosaraf Charitable Foundation has been set up by The Sheikh Family. COSARAF stands for “Children of Sheikh Abdul Rashid and Fahmida”. Potters Bar Joined December 2011-
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Final-year med student Zainab credits the Sheikh Family Scholarship for easing financial pressures and enabling her to thrive academically, pursue research, co-lead the OxPal Summer School, volunteer with Zero Gravity, and develop leadership and interpersonal skills. #COSARAF
Through scholarships, conferences, and university visits, we try to empower Muslim students from under-represented backgrounds to excel academically while staying true to their faith, boosting confidence, aspiration, and access to top universities. #COSARAF
The @downingcollege scholarship has been transformational, easing financial pressures for students like Aamina and enabling focus on studies. It supports underrepresented communities and advances the Access & Participation Plan, boosting Muslim student participation.
The Warwick Islamic Education Programme, supported by COSARAF Foundation, empowers disadvantaged British Muslim scholars like Mus’ab, Mohammed, and Shaleena to excel academically, lead their communities, and inspire lasting positive change. #IslamicEducation #Leadership
✨ We’re launching our Ramadan Fund 2026! In 2025, partners like @RamadanTent, @CarersWorldwide & Fahmida Begum Foundation delivered food, iftars & vital support to thousands. 🌍💚 Read about the impact & how to apply soon 👉 cosaraf.org/news/ramadan-f… #RamadanFund
Impact reporting is vital to driving real social change. 🌍 With Bean Research we measure the difference our programmes make. Our partners’ mid-year reports are due this Oct, ensuring every £ delivers max impact. It's the ripple effect that matters to us 💚 #COSARAF
Moosa is pursuing an MSc in Social Anthropology at Oxford, focusing on the impacts of colonial race-making on the Afro-Pakistani community. He previously earned a BA in History and Politics from NYU and will begin his DPhil in History as a Clarendon Scholar this autumn.
📚 Wishing Our Scholars Every Success This Academic Year As the new term begins, we send our best wishes to all our scholars starting or continuing their studies.
Muhammad Tasmir Aziz, MSc Modern South Asian Studies at Oxford, has received the OPP Studentship Grant to support living costs and clear debts. He hopes his journey inspires Pakistani students to pursue their dreams despite challenges.
📚 On #InternationalLiteracyDay, we celebrate the power of education to transform lives. Through programmes like Imarah by @seedventuresorg, @DeafPakistan, @TheNoorProject and FBF, we’re proud to support literacy for women & children in Pakistan. 💙✍️ #COSARAF #EducationForAll
Today on #InternationalDayOfCharity, we celebrate the power of giving. At COSARAF, we’re proud to support those most in need through education, welfare & enterprise – working with compassion, dignity & purpose. 💙🌍 #CharityInAction #MakingADifference #GivingWithPurpose
🧭 Today we held our quarterly board meeting which allowed us to: ✅ Review progress ✅ Ensure effective monitoring ✅ Assess budget performance ✅ Reflect on updates from @ChtyCommission These regular reviews ensure we're operating efficiently, responsibly and with impact.
🌟 Monday Motivation: Naila’s Story 🌟 Naila, facing serious health challenges in Pakistan, turned her dream into reality with help from GEAR x COSARAF. “I feel closer to God and grateful for this chance.” Read more: ow.ly/nupm50WmBwa
This year, COSARAF supported 50 cyclone-affected individuals in Bangladesh with essential aid focused on dignity and recovery. From food and menstrual kits to school supplies and toilet repairs, the support went beyond relief to restore health and stability.
🎓 New Sheikh Scholars – this one’s for you! Join us for our 4th Annual Leadership Day at @downingcollege 💼 🗓️ Friday 17 Oct 2025 📍 Cambridge 💡 Led by experts @PearnKandola ✉️ RSVP by 19 Sept: [email protected] #SheikhScholars #Leadership #COSARAF #ChangeMakers
Monday Motivation: Samina’s Story Samina, a mother of 4, used her stitching skills + support from GEAR x COSARAF to grow her home business. From neighbourhood clients to outsourced orders, her journey is one of resilience & hope. Read more: ow.ly/Q9G550WmBnC
In Kenya, COSARAF supported 34 young people with intellectual disabilities to build independent futures through farming.
Throwing back to our Scholars' Lunch and wishing we could do it again....which means we definitely will, so Scholars, please keep an eye out for dates in the new year! #SheikhFamilyScholars #COSARAF #ChangeMakers
Monday Motivation: Yasmeen’s Story Yasmeen, a mother of 5 in Karachi, turned hardship into hope. With GEAR x COSARAF’s support, she bought a sewing machine, built a business & now stitches for a Tariq Road boutique. Read more: ow.ly/aIk650WmBhm
This Eid, COSARAF funded a special initiative in partnership with the Women and Family Advancement (WAFA) schools to spread joy and dignity among vulnerable communities in Malawi.

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